Property benefits from falls in equities

Despite the volatility in global markets and a UK economic slowdown, UK house prices are continuing to rise, creating an attractive opportunity for investors. Property investment can fall into three broad categories: buying property direct, that is, buy-to-let, investing directly in property company shares, and investment in property funds such as unit or investment trusts. And clients can enter the market at many differing levels. The area of property investment that gains the upper hand in many investors' minds is the buy-to-let market, and the growing competition in the market means...