Houses vs Apartments - Which Is The Best Investment?

Simon discusses the age-old question of whether houses or apartments make for better investments. Drawing from his 28 years of experience in the property market, the host presents the pros and cons of both options.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Apartments are generally smaller and more affordable than houses, making them a good option for investors with limited funds. Apartments often have desirable locations and amenities, making them attractive to tenants. Apartments require less maintenance for both tenants and owners, as the building's freeholder is responsible for upkeep. However, apartments can face competition in rental markets, potentially leading to lower rental values. Houses, on the other hand, offer more potential for value appreciation and can be used for strategies like HMOs or service accommodation. They also tend to have better capital growth compared to apartments. BEST MOMENTS "Generally, in my opinion, houses are better."  "You need to make sure you're comparing the cost per square foot or cost per square meter."  "Never ever buy property on a commercial valuation if it's actually residential." "If you buy at enough of a discount and you add enough value to that property, you might increase the value such that six to nine months later, when you come to refinance, you can pull out all or some of your money."  "Remember to always invest in knowledge, invest with skill."  VALUABLE RESOURCES To attend your first pin meeting as Simon's guest visit http://www.pinmeeting.co.uk/, find your local meeting, and at the bottom of the page where you normally pay £20, click on where is says "pay with a voucher code" and use this code: PODCAST. This will by pass the payment page and you can attend your first pin meeting for free. Property Magic: How to Buy Property Using Other People's Time, Money and Experience by Simon Zutshi Find out about the Global PIN Meetings at www.globalpinmeeting.com To find your local pin meeting visit: www.PinMeeting.co.uk and use voucher code PODCAST to attend you first meeting as Simon's guest (instead of paying the normal £20). iphone:  http://bit.ly/pinAPP1 Android https://bit.ly/pinAPP2 Register at Mindset For Property at - www.mindsetforproperty.co.uk  Contact and follow Simon here: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OfficialSimonZutshi  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonzutshi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SimonZutshiOfficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonzutshi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonzutshi/ Simon Zutshi, experienced investor, successful entrepreneur and best-selling author, is widely recognised as one of the top wealth creation strategists in the UK. Having started to invest in property in 1995 and went on to become financially independent by the age of 32. Passionate about sharing his experience, Simon founded the property investor’s network (pin) in 2003 www.pinmeeting.co.uk.    pin has since grown to become the largest property networking organisation in the UK, with monthly meetings in 50 cities, designed specifically to provide a supportive, educational and inspirational environment for people like you to network with and learn from other successful investors. Since 2003, Simon has taught thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners how to successfully invest in a tax-efficient way.  How to create additional streams of income, give them more time to do the things they want to do and build their long-term wealth. Simon’s book “Property Magic” which is now in its sixth edition, became an instant hit when first released in 2008 and remains an Amazon No 1 best-selling property book. Simon launched his latest business, www.CrowdProperty.com, in 2014, which is an FCA Regulated peer to peer lending platform to facilitate loans between private individuals and property professionals.