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UK Property Poll

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This poll is designed to compare fears with fact in the UK Property market, and to find out what motivates people to invest in UK property. For further info on the property market, visit Econ Property
Are you already invested in property (including your own home) in the UK?
No
Yes - but just my own home
Yes - my own home plus 1-2 properties
Yes - my own home plus 3-5 properties
Yes - my own home plus 6-10 properties
Yes - my own home plus 10+ properties
Not yet, but I am in the process of buying my first property
If you have not already invested in property, why haven't you already?
I don't believe property is a safe investment
I don't have enough money for a deposit to get on the ladder
I think we are at the top of the market
I don't know enough about property yet to begin investing
Do you know anyone who has lost a substantial amount of money or had their property repossessed?
No
Yes - I know someone who has lost a substantial amount of money on property
Yes - I know someone who has had a property repossessed
Do you believe we are due for a major property crash in London
No - Property prices are only going up
No - but I accept property prices in London fluctuate on a regular basis
Yes - a severe crash is due
Yes - a mild crash is due
No - in fact I think that I need to buy property right now before it's too late!
If you haven't invested in property yet because you feel you don't have enough knowledge, would you find a one-on-one handholding service will benefit you?
No - i will be doing my own research
Yes - a mentoring service would make all the difference
If you feel that there is about to be a property crash, how long have you harboured this fear?
I have only formed this fear in the very recent past
6 months
12 months
1-2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years
4-5 years
5+ years
10+ years
If you have harboured a fear of a property crash, during the time period of having this fear, have you seen any evidence first hand (i.e. from your own conversations with friends/estate agents selling/buying property) of a property crash?
Yes, prices have dropped significantly in my area
erm No, actually, now that you mention it
No, but the papers said that prices are coming down
Do you think that property investment is a risky business?
Yes - It is very risky and should be avoided
No - Not at all
Yes it is as risky as any other investment, but if you buy property at below market value, you will mitigate your risk
If you have already invested in property, how has the experience been for you?
Terrifying! I have lost lots of money and need to sell asap
Terrifying! But so far I have only made money!
It has been okay
Fantastic! I was scared before, but with the right support I have made good money
Fantastic! It's like a fairground ride...I want do it again and again
If you said "Yes" to being interested in a one-on-one personalised mentoring services from a professional property guru, considering you stand to build a large property empire and make £000' over the years, how much would you expect to pay for such a service?
At least £250 per property bought (i.e. exchanged on)
£500 per property bought
£750 per property bought
£1000 per property bought
£1500 per property bought
More than £1500 per property bought
More than
A negotiated percentage of the property purchase price, payable on completion.
A negotiated percentage of the property purchase price, payable 12 months down the line, secured by a second charge.
This poll was created on 2006-09-11 22:12:10 by jeconomides