Investment in equities gives a larger return in shorter period than property

EARNINGS from Irish property will take 38 years through income to recoup the initial investment compared to just 14 years for Irish equities, according to a NCB Stockbrokers’ study.

In the study, NCB treats property just like any other type of equity investment, whose value is ultimately determined by the same drivers - entry price, earnings/income and exit price.

NCB believes there are a number of differentiating factors associated with residential property as an asset class. These include: