­Global Reits – is now the right time?

Direct route headaches They say that home is where the heart is. To most of us as individual investors, our homes also make up a large part of our assets. Property has long been a recognised investment vehicle and its characteristics are familiar to us. However, as an investment opportunity, its attractions have in the past diminished somewhat because, until now, the only way to reach this market has been directly i.e. through buying bricks and mortar. Direct property investment can be a difficult option for investors as it is fairly illiquid, requires significant upfront capital and can provide ongoing management headaches.