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This year has seen huge volatility in the global stock markets and cryptocurrency ; and investors have become cautious . In June this year bitcoin was down 60 % and the global markets posted the worst first-half performance in decades . It is therefore not surprising that investing in tangible assets has become much more appealing as investors diversify their portfolios . If the stock markets crash you risk losing significant capital , whereas if the property market were to crash you still own that asset and are level with the rest of the property market .
For South Africans , UK investment property provides a hard currency income from rental returns , which allows investors to secure a more fixed income , especially when building longer term portfolios . It provides a degree of security for a South African wanting to put in place a plan B , either in the form of an investment for their children , should they wish to study overseas , or as a retirement option . Property offers stable , long-term returns despite market fluctuations , especially when based