There's Always A Reason Not To Invest

We all know the financial markets hate uncertainty. First there was Brexit, then an election, then the Russian invasion of Ukraine, then the Israel/Hamas war. Just as we think that one unsettling event is coming to an end, another one starts and when we begin to get to grips with that, then there's Trump.

The real estate market is no different. On top of which, we have higher interest rates than we're used to and inflation is still higher than expected. With all this going on, it's understandable that investors or businesses hesitate when making their next move, but perhaps it's time to stop finding a reason not to.

According to Savills World Research, global real estate value, combining commercial, residential and agricultural land, is estimated to be worth $380 trillion; compared to gold $12.2 trillion, equities $98.9 trillion and debt securities $129.8 trillion. Real estate is still out in front as the most valuable asset. Is this surprising? Well, when you