geared pensions

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rightsize man

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Has anyone any knowledge of this property buying scheme and has it any down sides that a beginner should know about. Also any reference material that makes the rules easy to understand?
 
I think there are a number of unit funds available offering geared property investment for pension funds.

The key issue with gearing is that it increases the upside potential, while at the same time increasing the risk attaching to the investment.

I'm not aware of any rules applying at present (ie. limiting the extent of the gearing permitted in one of these funds), but it seems likely that the Revenue may have a view on this and may impose a limit if they feel that the level of gearing is becoming unacceptably high.

For an individual investor, you would need to consider your personal circumstances, including any other investments you have, your attitude to risk and how far away you are from your planned retirement age.

If in doubt, seek professional advice.

Regards
Homer
 
Geared Pension Property

There are some rules, but they are more honoured in the breach than in the observance!

Can I give you a good piece of advice ...stay clear from all geared pension property offerings! There are some very dodgy offerings out there, just waiting for suckers to come along.

Those promoting such schemes have often major conflicts of interest ..I came across one scheme where the promotor of the scheme, the lending institution providing the funding, and the tenant of the building were all part of the same group!

Geared pension property investments are jsut an accident waiting to happen.

Caveat Emptor!
 
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