If you’re wondering I’m not with the ATO, for a research project I’m doing I would like to see how extensive people are, especially with international property holdings. As you know with shares it’s becoming easier for people to buy international shares directly, so seeing how property is faring in the 21st century.

Thanks

Hi everyone,

Just checking in briefly at work so will keep it brief. Thanks for all that feedback some of you, MiniMogul etc have contributed heaps. Will read thoroughly when i have the chance.

Noted some who commented that the Property vs Shares is a recurring debate, and often the suggestion is to do a bit of both ie diversify. To freshen the debate further, I want to find out from experienced people how they have fared when they:

1) Diversified into shares (perhaps out of their circle of competence)

vs

2) Diversifying within property
ie house, land, retail/commercial, offices, across states/countries etc

whether they would have been better overall sticking to property or have benefited from balancing up with shares.

Thanks

Thanks very much for your replies thus far…I think my understanding is on track…and I shall check out Wealth Guardian.

…still waiting for my bank manager to reply []