http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Nationwide Real Estate Nationwide Sun, 02 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=64216&ca=Real+Estate There are many places for private investors to put their money, but to date, land purchase has been out of the reach of most. Land is expensive, and the closer to transport links, amenities, schools and shops it is, the more you have to pay. In addition, land often only comes up for sale in large pa... Finances Nationwide Sun, 02 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=64217&ca=Finances As a private investor, you’ll know that it’s almost impossible to guarantee a return, no matter how alluring the investment looks. It’s always important to assess the risk you may be taking with your money before you commit to investing it. Land investment is no different from any other savings vehi... Finances Nationwide Sun, 02 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=64218&ca=Finances Land banking is a relatively new investment concept that allows smaller investors to own a piece of valuable land. How does land banking work? When large parcels of land are put up for sale, they are usually far too expensive for a single small investor. Land that’s in a good place for residential o... Finances Nationwide Sun, 02 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=64219&ca=Finances More are more people are looking for alternatives to traditional investment, as pension funds face shortfalls and interest rates remain low. For many, it is the lure of property, both domestic and foreign that attracts the attention and the investment. Properties as second homes, rental vehicles or... Real Estate Nationwide Sun, 02 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=64220&ca=Real+Estate If you’re thinking of building your own home, your first priority after setting a budget is to find a suitable piece of land. There is always land available for purchase, but much of it is in remote areas, or is unlikely to be approved by the planning office, so there are many things to consider bef...