For many years and for many people, property has been the gift that keeps on giving, providing excellent long term returns which hedge against inflation.  However, a piece of research by Rathbones examined whether it remains such a good investment class over more recent years.  I look at this in more detail in this week’s VLOG, plus has the VAT introduced to private school fees affected property sales, and if you are already on the market, is there an argument for resting it over the summer?