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...And "bandwagon" speculation in general. Good read though. Thanks for the link. I liked: "What the wise man does in the beginning, the fool does in the end."

My opionion: That depends largely on what happens to wages as a result of the inflation. Traditionally wage growth and inflation were closely linked. The inflation of the 70 was partly a result of the strong unionism of the time. Business would put up prices to cover wage costs and unions would...

Agreed. But to the exclusion of property altogether? And if so, do you really see it as less of a risk?

You know, it's interesting this whole risk thing. On Friday I watched my share portfolio lose $12,000 in one day on one stock alone (BHP, I didn't have the heart to calculate the loss on the rest). Can't just sell up because of the capital gains implications, so better off hanging in there and...

House prices need only stay level with inflation to make them a good option for cashed up investors. With a rental return of say 4-5 % that's the equivalent of getting 6 or 7 % in the bank. Less costs of upkeep of course, but still not bad. Any capital gain after that is a bonus. And if prices...