It’s all about gearing, not property. Without gearing, shares are better.
It is often debated which is a better investment, property or shares. It is my thesis that property is an okay investment, but not as good as shares. However, when you factor in gearing (the ability to borrow to invest), property becomes a wonderful investment – better than shares. Property versus sharesThe main advantages of shares (compared to property) include: § You can outsource the management of a share portfolio to an advisor. However, as a property investor, you may need to spend time to work with your managing agent to deal with tenant issues and/or property maintenance/repairs. §…
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