Land Investment Articles
Planning Overhaul Urged 
A recent report has stated that England requires a new national planning body to have the final word on major infrastructure projects such as power stations...
Is the Green Belt an Outdated Concept?
We look into the concept of the greenbelt and ask if it's still relevant in today's day and age...
An end to the green belt?
A recent survey has revealed that an amazing 69% of people in the UK believe the countryside is being concreted over by Gordon Brown and his army of developers, but just how much truth exists to their claims?
Land - a Finite Resource
Unlike other forms of investment, land in the UK is a finite resource and is becoming ever more so with each passing day. There has been a lot of coverage in the press recently about John Prescott's house building targets for investment land. Best Plots look at the trends in the availability of and demand for investment land across the UK.
Factors Affecting Land
This document outlines more of the factors that will affect your choice of investment land for sale, and some of the terms used in the industry. It also some answers general questions you might have about investment land for sale.
Investment Land Myths
With the current poor performance in the stock market, pensions, gold and other investment markets - a trend that shows no signs of abating - investors are increasingly asking where they can put their money to gain a reliable return on their investment.
Many are turning to land as an alternative investment, however, there are still many myths surrounding investment land that are putting people off taking the risk.
Land or Precious Metals?
Traditionally, investors have looked upon precious metals and other valuables as long term hedges against political and economic instability.
During times when inflation has soared, when currencies have weakened, when stock markets - such as during the current period of instability - have plummeted, precious metals have been seen as more attractive.
Re-Classifying Land
Even with the present housing crisis it still remains politically unacceptable to build too many homes on green belt land. Councils overcome this problem by "re-classifying" investment land.
Understanding the Politics
As with buy-to-let property, investment land for sale should be seen as a long-term investment.
Investors should also not expect to be popular with the local NIMBYS who are more concerned with the property gains their houses are making rather than considering the housing needs of their local area. There is often also a political dimension for the larger land developers.
Why Invest in Land?
Tangible, finite, easy to understand, relatively low priced but always increasing in value. Take a look at some of the beneficial factors of investing in land and decide for yourself.
