The answer is yes on all counts. In the last 20 years the average return on property has been over 12% a year – more than any other asset. But investing well – getting good returns and minimising risk – is easier said than done. You’ve got to invest in the right place at the right time at the right price.

We’ve scoured the UK to find the best places to invest your money in property. But we haven’t just looked into a crystal ball. We’ve applied six hard and fast principles to identify the genuine hotspots.

Read about how we came to our conclusions and take in a few of our top tips on choosing an area >>

We list the best boroughs to buy property in London, plus three high-risk places, where, with a bit of luck, you could reap big rewards.