Is property investment still as safe as houses? Why golden era could be over

The golden era of property is over and investors are better off in the stock market, new research suggests

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Younger homeowners and investors have missed out on the golden age of property and can no longer rely on house price growth to boost their wealth, new analysis claims.

House prices may be at record highs but economists are warning against relying on property as a store of wealth.

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Marc Shoffman
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Marc Shoffman is an award-winning freelance journalist specialising in business, personal finance and property. His work has appeared in print and online publications ranging from FT Business to The Times, Mail on Sunday and the i newspaper. He also co-presents the In For A Penny financial planning podcast.