Insights
Property Dream May Prove an Illusion
First Released: August 2006
Just because you can touch bricks and mortar does not mean residential
property is the best investment option. Indeed, there are many alternative
investments that can - and do - deliver better returns such as Australian
shares and international shares. So while residential property should not
be ignored as part of a diversified investment portfolio, it should be
treated as no more than just a slice of the total investment pie.
Quick Overview
- A diversified share portfolio will deliver stronger returns over the longterm while offering greater liquidity and lower costs.
- Rising interest rates, low housing affordability and high valuations will temper the positives of low vacancy rates and higher rents.
- Australia ranks among the top countries in the world in terms of lack of affordability and overvaluation of residential property.
- State-by-state rundown on property outlook.
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