They say that if anything is likely to reap a return on your investment then ‘bricks and mortar really oughta!’ Many people have purchased property as a long term, or even short term investment - some even choosing property investment as a source of retirement funding. Although over the short term prices vary, and as the mood and government changes prices will dip or soar, over a period of years all property is destined to virtually guarantee a return on the initial investment. Of course, not only will the value of the property provide a return, but during the period of ownership it will help to pay for itself if you choose, for example, to let it out.