The UK property market is a mature market. Tried and tested for decades, it produces maximum gain with minimum risk. Banks and building societies will always lend against equity in UK property. Here in the UK we offer off-plan with a minimal 5% deposit. Abroad, however, you are often required to produce a 30% deposit; on occasion up to 50% is needed to secure finance.

Each month building costs increase and the scarcity of prime building land declines, so this pushes property prices higher. Good investments can be found very close to home, right on your doorstep. UK property investment is still a very wise choice, remaining a stable part of most property investors.

Hisorically prices double every 7 years in the UK. Currently the last 10 years have derived around a 180% increase consistently beating the stock market and interest paid by banks and building societies.

Despite rapid price increases, the UK is still attractive for buy-to-let investments. Rental yields remain healthy, buying costs are low, laws are favourable to landlords and effective tax rates are quite low.

Investment in real estate has reached record levels, and Jones Lang LaSalle has reported that global real estate investment has reached the staggering level of $900 billion in 2006 alone.

Positives
1.  Strong & stable economy
2.  Pro-landlord rental market
3.  Moderate yields
4.  Generally low transaction costs

The National Housing Federation (NHF) report also shows that the average property price in London will increase to almost £500,000 by 2012.