Well ATM I think property's at a peak (in the UK at least) so you might be better off with other investments.

Having paid £1000s every year for rent /mortgage I just look forward to having a paid off property and my biggest outgoing down to 0 - bar the roof, nothing's that expenisve surely?

Also I like the whole security/ homely thing - probably 'cos I'm a Cancerian.

Of course what you really want is a few acres of land!