Property investment is the preferred method of investment for generating returns for 40% of Britons, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by spreadbetting provider InterTrader.
The survey, which polled over 2,000 British adults, also revealed that over half (55%) of Britons would consider playing an active role in managing their investments.
Despite fears of a property bubble and warnings from the IMF and Bank of England regarding the state of the UK property market, the survey revealed that 30% of Britons think investing in property will be even more popular in 2019.
Steve Ruffley, Chief Market Strategist at InterTrader believes that a diverse investment portfolio is the safest route for British investors.
“Britons need to take control of their investments. It has been bred into the UK population that property is the best investment. In fact, a wiser investment strategy might be to build out a diversified portfolio. Investors can’t wait around and cross their fingers that property prices will keep on rising. Active investments in shares, bonds, and even currencies and commodities offer one of many alternatives and can be simpler than you think. Using an investment strategy that spreads risk means that your life savings might not be decimated in one swoop,” he said.
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