Property, shares or both? If you're like most investors, you deliberate over which form of investment is better: property, shares or both. Property Vs Shares cuts to the chase and outlines the facts, benefits and risks of each so that you can make an informed decision about where to invest. Whether you're hoping to supplement your income or give up your day job, this book offers succinct, easy-to-use explanations on: * how property and shares have performed historically * how to research your investment options and find advice * how to avoid scams and schemes * what the implications are for…mehr
Property, shares or both? If you're like most investors, you deliberate over which form of investment is better: property, shares or both. Property Vs Shares cuts to the chase and outlines the facts, benefits and risks of each so that you can make an informed decision about where to invest. Whether you're hoping to supplement your income or give up your day job, this book offers succinct, easy-to-use explanations on: * how property and shares have performed historically * how to research your investment options and find advice * how to avoid scams and schemes * what the implications are for purchasing properties overseas * what to consider when investing through an SMSF * what to ask a broker or agent. Property Vs Shares shows you how to achieve success across both asset classes, so you can develop a diversified investment portfolio that helps you achieve the lifestyle you've always wanted.
Peter Koulizos is the author of The Property Professor's Top Australian Suburbs. He is a lecturer in property, a highly sought-after speaker and a contributing writer to News Limited, www.realestate.com.au and Money magazine. Zac Zacharia is founder and managing director of financial services company, The Centra Wealth Group. He is a lecturer in share investment at TAFE SA and a trainer for Kaplan. Zac is a regular speaker at investment seminars and contributes to numerous publications including inBusiness magazine, The Advertiser and the Sunday Mail.
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Disclaimer vi
About the authors vii
Acknowledgements viii
Introduction ix
Round 1 The basics of investment 1
Round 2 Why invest? 9
Round 3 History of the property and share markets 23
Round 4 Investment cycles 39
Round 5 Where to do your research 52
Round 6 Understanding the tables and statistics 64