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title: Is Now a Good Time to Invest in Property?
description: With house prices falling and rents at record highs, many people are wondering whether this is a good time to invest in property. Here are some things to consider before making a decision about property investment.
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# [Is Now a Good Time to Invest in Property?](https://redmaynesmith.com/press-and-media/is-now-a-good-time-to-invest-in-property)

 Written by [Ideal Home](https://redmaynesmith.com/press-and-media/author/ideal-home) | May 12, 2023 7:00:00 AM

If you are looking to invest in property to help boost your income, you might be wondering whether now is the perfect time, with house prices starting to fall and rents rising. 

 

A [buy-to-let](https://www.idealhome.co.uk/property-advice/buy-to-let-mortgage-guide-293381) is a long-term investment that offers you the opportunity to grow the value of your capital and receive an income too. But the buy-to-let market has become much more complex and challenging in recent years. Plus, [mortgage rates are rising](https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/money-matters/why-are-mortgage-rates-going-up) as the Bank of England trying to curb high inflation,

So is 2023 a good time to invest in property or will you be better off waiting until the market changes? 

[Read more >](https://www.idealhome.co.uk/house-manual/money-matters/is-now-a-good-time-to-invest-in-property)

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