{"id":4280,"date":"2015-05-19T11:29:03","date_gmt":"2015-05-19T11:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=4280"},"modified":"2024-02-29T10:55:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T10:55:46","slug":"why-investing-in-property-will-be-the-best-thing-you-ever-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/why-investing-in-property-will-be-the-best-thing-you-ever-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Investing in Property Will Be The Best Thing You Ever Do!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>There comes a time when you start stashing money away and thinking of your financial future. Many people open savings accounts or look for cash ISAs, but with the Bank of England\u2019s interest rate sitting at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thisismoney.co.uk\/money\/news\/article-1607881\/When-UK-rates-rise.html\">an all-time low of 0.5 per cent<\/a>, investing in <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/property\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/property;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.05wrt;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Property\" >property<\/a> becomes more of an attractive option.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, there\u2019s a <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Land lot\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/land-lot\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/land_lot;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0gs32y;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Land_lot\" >lot<\/a> of negative press at the moment about high <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"houses\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/house\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/house;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03jm5;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/House\" >house<\/a> prices and unattractive mortgage <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Rates (tax)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/rates-tax\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/rates_tax;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03hnzm;http:\/\/yago-knowledge.org\/resource\/Rates_(tax);http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Rates_(tax)\" >rates<\/a>, but buying you own <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"homes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/housing-estate\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/housing_estate;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01rtvp;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Housing_estate\" >home<\/a> is likely to be the best thing you\u2019ll ever do, so why not find out more\u00a0about buying abroad or read on to discover the general benefits of property investment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A home is a long-term appreciating asset <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Ownership\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/ownership\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/ownership;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01fb8r;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Ownership\" >Owning<\/a> your own home \u2013 either in the UK or abroad \u2013 might seem like a burden sometimes (after all, it doesn\u2019t deliver the income you can get from dividends and requires regular maintenance and attention) but it is a long-term appreciating asset that someone will (hopefully) lend you a lot of money to buy. The more you think of your home as a long-term investment the happier you\u2019ll be with your decision \u2013 after all, the annual average appreciation on most homes is between 3 \u2013 5 per cent, which doesn\u2019t seem too shabby compared to the 0.5 interest rates of most savings accounts these days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The opportunity to increase your returns <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re a property owner, you can set about increasing the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Value (economics)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/value-economics\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/value_economics;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0bhr4z;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Value_(economics)\" >value<\/a> of your home. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/finance\/property\/9329034\/Ten-of-the-best-ways-to-add-value-to-your-home.html\">There are many ways to do this<\/a>, from installing a new kitchen to popping in a modern bathroom or adding a conservatory, all of which could add pound signs to your abode if you ever want to sell. Loft conversions can also prove attractive to potential buyers, and a well-landscaped property is sure to improve the curb appeal of your home. When putting your abode on the market, however, don\u2019t forget to have it professionally valued to avoid missing out on much-need returns and choose when to sell carefully, as when the property market booms, you could earn a small fortune.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The chance of a regular income stream<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the best ways to earn a bit of extra cash is to invest in property you can <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Renting\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/renting\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/renting;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01y857;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Renting\" >rent<\/a> out to students and professionals alike. Decide what<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blakerickels.com\/blog\/investing-in-real-estate-residential-vs-commercial.html\"> type of rental <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Market (economics)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/market-economics\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/market_economics;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Market_(economics)\" >market<\/a><\/a> you want to target before buying suitable properties and charging a competitive yet profitable rate. If you live in a student town, for instance, offering reasonably-priced, furnished <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Lodging\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/lodging\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/lodging;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01hjj_;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Lodging\" >accommodation<\/a> is sure to prove incredibly popular with academics willing to sign flexible contracts. Similarly, many professionals don\u2019t mind sharing with other people on a short-term basis or you might decide to rent your properties to families only on a long-term basis \u2013 the choice is yours.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, buying multiple properties and renting them out will not only give you a regular income stream but will also provide you with a financial safety net should you ever be in need of cash. Properties are tangible assets that will always be worth something, so as long as you keep them in a good state of repair you should be able to watch the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Real estate economics\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/real-estate-economics\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/real_estate_economics;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.04t2q1;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Real_estate_economics\" >housing market<\/a> and sell them on as and when the time\u2019s right.<\/p>\n<p>Buying a property is an excellent move for many reasons, so it\u2019s well worth sussing out what\u2019s available and making that life changing investment.<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Ref: 3695.32633<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There comes a time when you start stashing money away and thinking of your financial future. Many people open savings accounts or look for cash ISAs, but with the Bank of England\u2019s interest rate sitting at an all-time low of<span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/why-investing-in-property-will-be-the-best-thing-you-ever-do\/\">Read more &#8250;<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- end of .read-more --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":4282,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wl_entities_gutenberg":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","spay_email":""},"categories":[7,11,13,16],"tags":[67,125,30],"wl_entity_type":[602],"modified_by":"Editor","_wl_alt_label":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Property-invest.jpg","wl:entity_url":"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/post\/why_investing_in_property_will_be_the_best_thing_you_ever_do","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4280"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4280"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4280\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30462,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4280\/revisions\/30462"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4282"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4280"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4280"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4280"},{"taxonomy":"wl_entity_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wl_entity_type?post=4280"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}