The Property Fund Association of Australia (PFA) has claimed direct property investment returns have shown lower volatility than listed property in recent years.
According to the findings of the study, wholesale property and retail funds, trusts and syndicates have all delivered solid performance during periods of financial instability over the last 25 years, Australian Property Investor reports.
PFA president Robery Olde commented: "Since the [onset of the] global financial crisis, direct property has demonstrated the kind of resilience and positive total returns that other asset classes simply haven't."
He added that during the last 12 months, the direct property sector has performed extremely well compared to the listed property market.
Research carried out by RP Data showed last week that prices in south Australia have surged in recent months, particularly in coastal areas.
Yorke Peninsular, North Beach and Wallaroo were all highlighted as showing considerable growth, as demand for property continues to rise.
Posted by Craig Francis
