PROP014 The property v shares debate (405 words)

An excellent explanation covering both sides of this age-old debate that gives the pros and cons of both. It covers risk, yield, supply/demand and buying value.

In times of boom and bust, it’s hard to have a rational discussion about different assets. Opinions tend to move to the extremes. We hear statements such as “shares are too risky but you can’t lose with property” or “the property bubble will burst soon”. After all, everyone is entitled to his or her opinion.

There are undoubtedly shares that are “risky” and property that will be sold at a loss, but before putting any of your hard-earned money into any type of investment, always take the time to stop and revisit the fundamentals of each asset class.