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Many international investors are now buying into
UK land - here are five reasons why:
1. The UK needs 4,400,000 new homes over the next
20 years.
2. Houses in 90% of towns in the UK are
unaffordable for first time buyers, and low cost housing can rectify
this.
3. The UK is the second most densely populated
country in Europe and has a fast rising migrant population creating
strong demand.
4. Over the last 30 years, the demand for new
homes has increased by 30%, whereas over the same period house
building rates have dropped by over 50%.
5. Action is now urgently required to address the
acute shortfall in affordable housing.
Low Risk Investments and Diversification
Most asset advisors recommend spreading your
investment portfolio into several different asset classes to
maximize income and capital growth potential, and land can provide
the perfect diversification.
Land is an easy to understand investment, unlike
stocks or equities, you own something that’s real, and it has
historically risen in value. Many investors believe that buying land
is expensive and in the past, this was true, but now there are many
companies catering for the smaller investor.
What’s the Catch?
All investors want to make big money and get rich
quick, but most sensible investors know there is no such thing as
money for nothing and they are correct.
The location of the land provides the risk in
land investing - to make capital growth from land investment and
maximise capital gains you need to buy land that is ripe for
development. This means the land to built on is located in a sought
after area. This requires research and homework, but there are many
reputable companies offering this service so you can rely on expert
advice in planning your land investment strategy.
Maximising Risk and Reward
Of course, a hedge fund investment could provide
you with greater growth potential, but land, taking into account the
risk / reward, makes it a very attractive addition to your
portfolio.
We quoted an average gain of 920% in UK Land
values over twenty years, and the important point here is that this
was the average. With careful selection of the location in which you
buy your land, gains could of course be much larger.
In conclusion, land gives you above average gains
combined with low downside risk, and you should consider making land
a part of your low risk investments strategy.
to learn more about
investing in UK land and other low
risk high return land investments please visit our web site:
http://www.lpgroupinternational.com/ |