Why Invest In Property?
Writen by Alan Forsyth
Why property, some people ask when looking for an investment. Well, as far as I am concerned, property investment is, and always has been, the most powerful type of investment for building wealth. It has been said that over 90% of the world’s millionaires got there by owning property. The reason property is such a powerful way to build wealth is due to one key concept: leverage.
Once I realised this, I didn’t look back. Now if you are an experienced investor this may be obvious, but for the benefit of those who haven’t seen the light, let me explain … Leverage is your ability to magnify your returns by using other peoples’ money (in this case, it’s usually the bank’s money).
To give a clear example, say you have