Despite the current volatility in housing markets around the world, property ownership continues to be seen as safer and more reliable than many other types of investment. However, property investment remains a complex business - for example, what type of investment is best for a portfolio? Has every single expense been accounted for in renovating that 'bargain' property? What exactly are the implications of the credit crunch and the sub-prime market for the average property investor? The "Complete Guide to Investing in Property" looks at all aspects of generating money from property - whether that be by renting out spare rooms to lodgers, property development, buying land, holiday rentals or becoming a landlord. Fully updated for this fourth edition, it takes a fresh look at investing in the social housing market and using property as part of a pension plan, as well as providing commentary on the latest legislative developments governing landlords and tenants.

尽管目前世界各地的房地产市场波动很大，但人们仍然认为，房地产所有权比许多其他类型的投资更安全、更可靠。然而，房地产投资仍然是一项复杂的业务——例如，哪种类型的投资最适合投资组合？装修“便宜货”的每一笔费用都算进去了吗？信贷紧缩和次贷市场对普通房地产投资者究竟意味着什么？《房地产投资完整指南》着眼于从房地产中赚钱的各个方面——无论是通过出租空房给房客、房地产开发、购买土地、度假租房还是成为房东。全面更新的第四版，它需要一个新的角度来投资于社会住房市场和使用财产作为养老金计划的一部分，以及提供最新的立法发展管理房东和租户评论。