With the uncertainty of pensions in the UK these days we plan to buy some buy to let properties as investments for ourselves initially to top up our pensions and for our sons in the future. We are currently researching areas for the best options of rental income against purchase price.
I totally agree, not only will the value of much sought after real estate continue to rise in the longer term but rental income yields are currently running well above inflation thereby maintaining the real value of your money going forward.