{"product_id":"property-vs-shares-isbn-9781118613139","title":"Property vs Shares","description":"\u003cb\u003eA comparison of property versus shares and how to find the right mix for a profitable portfolio\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAlmost every investor eventually considers the question: which is the better investment, property or shares? The answer isn't as simple as one or the other, since both asset classes offer different benefits and risks. And if the best answer is a mix of the two, how do you strike the right balance for sustained returns? This book takes an unbiased look at these two asset classes, explaining the risks and benefits of each, dispelling stubborn myths, and giving you the facts you need to find what’s best for you and your portfolio. Offering a point-by-point comparison of shares versus property, this easy-to-read guide argues that a combined strategy is smartest and safest for most investors. It then goes on to give you the information you need to tailor your portfolio to your own level of acceptable risk versus desired reward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a simple, in-depth side-by-side comparison of the two most vital asset classes in any portfolio\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeter Koulizos is a popular speaker and commentator on property investing and the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Property Professor's Top Australian Suburbs\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eZac Zacharia is founder and managing director of financial services company, The Centra Wealth Group, and is a lecturer in share investment, a regular speaker and media contributor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes helpful tips on what and when to buy, as well as how to avoid both property and share scams\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery portfolio should be different, depending on your own individual goals and needs. With this handy guide, you can find the right mix of assets to achieve healthy and consistent returns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisclaimer vi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the authors vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 1 The basics of investment 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 2 Why invest? 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 3 History of the property and share markets 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 4 Investment cycles 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 5 Where to do your research 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 6 Understanding the tables and statistics 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 7 The ri sks of investment 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 8 Return on investments 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 9 Costs of investing 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 10 Market participants and facilitators 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 11 Managed investments 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 12 Trading vs investing 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 13 Financing your investment 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 14 Investment structures 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 15 Self managed superannuation funds 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 16 Tax and investments 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 17 Legal issues 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 18 Overseas investments 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 19 Schemes and scams 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 20 Top questions to ask 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 21 Case studies 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 22 Advanced investment opportunities 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRound 23 Conclusion: and the winner is . . . 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 288\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Koulizos\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Property Professor's Top Australian Suburbs\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a lecturer in property, a highly sought-after speaker and a contributing writer to News Limited, www.realestate.com.au and \u003ci\u003eMoney\u003c\/i\u003e magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZac Zacharia\u003c\/b\u003e 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. 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