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Real Estate Funds

Hi there!

According to the fact, the properties prices increase almost every year, I am thinking about investing in properties, however I don't have enough capital to buy the house or even a flat.
I was thinking about real estate funds.
Is it worth to invest there?
How much capital do I need?
What are the fees and other catches?

Best Regards

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  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 117,957 Forumite
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    According to the fact, the properties prices increase almost every year

    It is not a fact. How do you explain the years when they go down in value?
    I was thinking about real estate funds.
    Is it worth to invest there?

    As part of a balanced portfolio, you tend to find most models put property at no more than 10% of the value depending on target risk level.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • bostonerimus
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    Real estate funds and trusts come in lots of different flavors and generally form a small percentage of a portfolio. They are an alternative investment that is held to compliment a core stock and bond portfolio.
    “So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”
  • Linton
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    Property funds mainly invest in commercial property such as office blocks and shopping malls. This market behaves very differently to the residential property market. As others have indicated it's a specialist area and not suitable as a single holding for the small investor.
  • eskbanker
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    krippo wrote: »
    I am thinking about investing in properties, however I don't have enough capital to buy the house or even a flat.
    Why not concentrate on saving a deposit for a flat, perhaps using Help to Buy or Lifetime ISAs with their 25% government bonuses?

    Investment is typically (though not exclusively) for those who have enough financial headroom to risk money that they're not relying on.

    If you buy your own property (with mortgage assistance) then you should benefit from long-term value gains (negating short-term volatility) as well as a range of other advantages, including CGT exemption and not having to pay rent.

    Property ownership isn't for everyone but I'd hazard a guess that most people buying into property funds, etc, would already have bought their own home as a precursor to investing.
  • krippo
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    Many thanks for your replies!

    I have already got property where I live in (mortgage), but I don't get any profit aside from not having to pay rent.
    I have asked my financial advisor what should I do to buy another one for rent, but he told me I need at least 25% of deposit. And I don't have such money right now.
  • eskbanker
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    krippo wrote: »
    I have already got property where I live in (mortgage), but I don't get any profit aside from not having to pay rent.
    But if your property is increasing in value then you are earning a profit, albeit not in liquid form - if it's not growing in value then why do you think property investment is a good idea?
    krippo wrote: »
    I have asked my financial advisor what should I do to buy another one for rent, but he told me I need at least 25% of deposit. And I don't have such money right now.
    Your financial advisor will presumably have a much better idea of your finances and your objectives, etc, than you've disclosed on here, so what does he recommend you do?
  • badger09
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    krippo

    Do you have cash savings? enough to cover say 6 months expenditure? If not, then I would make that my 1st priority over investing more in property.

    Are you saving into a pension? Do you have other investments? If not, why not?

    Have you heard the phrase 'don't put all your eggs in one basket':cool:
  • bostonerimus
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    Most real estate funds invest in the commercial sector so you wouldn't be replicating an investment in your residential property. 10% would not be a bad move......but check you don't already have real estate in any multi-asset funds you own.
    “So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”
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