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with 300,000, which mostly can be left 10 years, is it more profitable to buy property,or invest in other ways?

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  • with 300,000, which mostly can be left 10 years, is it more profitable to buy property,or invest in other ways?

    Just spread it around, don't put all your eggs in the same basket :dance:
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  • Aegis
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    with 300,000, which mostly can be left 10 years, is it more profitable to buy property,or invest in other ways?
    You could always invest in a diverse portfolio that included property investment trusts as part of it :)


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  • dunstonh
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    with 300,000, which mostly can be left 10 years, is it more profitable to buy property,or invest in other ways?

    I'll tell you in 10 years time.

    Historically equities are best and have been in the last 5 years as well. However, as Felon says, diversification is king and you can have property exposure without actually owning properties. Probably a good thing seing as UK buy to let is in a pretty poor state right now.
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