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Here are a few facts on property statistics, which make compelling reading:
Property has always represented a good and stable investment showing gains of 100% within 7-10 years. With compounded average annual increases of 8.5% since 1956.
According to nation-wide figures, the worst fall in the property market was 11% back in 1990.
In the 32 years since the Department of Records have kept statistics, prices have risen in 28 years and fallen in only four.
According to the Office of National Statistics, rents have risen on average by 13% per annum since 1962.
Property has outperformed the FTSE Share Index by up to 40% during the 12 months to March 2003.
Inflation in the last 50 years has been 1,689% - the stock market has grown by 2,700%, but house prices have rocketed ahead by 22,000%. This figure encompasses all UK property.
Property has been a consistent year-on-year out performer of stocks and shares.
Whilst the number of households has increased by almost 50 per cent over the last 40 years, the number of people in the household is reducing. People are living longer and divorcing more frequently. There is also a greater trend towards single occupation - people preferring to live on their own, particularly in their youth and old age.
Property has become a recognised alternative / subsidy to under performing private pensions and savings plans. Property is vastly becoming the new pension.
For those with the desire and foresight to get involved, buy-to-let property will provide not only a solid "pension" but also a passive income and a serious wealth generation vehicle.
It is not hard to see that a sensible property investor will position him or her self to capitalise on these trends over the next decade and beyond. By utilising SURE HOLDINGS Property Investment's approach any property investor could stand to make significant profit, both from escalating house prices and the rental income from a steadily growing pool of renters.
Do not be put off by scare stories that the market is going to crash. The fact is, history shows that there is no better place to invest your time, effort and money. No matter how the economy or stock market perform in the future, the growing population and the trend towards single dweller units will ensure that the long term demand for property will continue to grow for many years to come. Moreover, the profits in property will also grow with it.
