Listen "Ep 14: 'Is residential property still a good investment?' with Norma Cohen"
Episode Synopsis
Join us in episode 14 of The Investing Show as we dive into a hot topic: residential property investment. In this episode, Robin Powell interviews Norma Cohen, an expert in pensions, investing, and property, to explore whether investing in bricks and mortar is still a wise financial move.
Norma uncovers the hidden costs of property, such as transaction fees and illiquidity, and why she believes equities may offer a better path to financial security. She also touches on the challenges of downsizing and unlocking capital from your family home.
🏘️ Discover why the conventional wisdom of "my house is my pension fund" might not hold true, and why buying a house isn't the same as building an income stream. Plus, Norma provides insights into the UK's buy-to-let market and the impact of tax changes and interest rates on property investments.
Watch the full episode here and discover the pros and cons of investing in residential property in today's market. 🏠
Norma uncovers the hidden costs of property, such as transaction fees and illiquidity, and why she believes equities may offer a better path to financial security. She also touches on the challenges of downsizing and unlocking capital from your family home.
🏘️ Discover why the conventional wisdom of "my house is my pension fund" might not hold true, and why buying a house isn't the same as building an income stream. Plus, Norma provides insights into the UK's buy-to-let market and the impact of tax changes and interest rates on property investments.
Watch the full episode here and discover the pros and cons of investing in residential property in today's market. 🏠
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