@citricsquid
I didn't phrase my question properly when I asked "where to put my money."
I just meant that at the time of buying our extra properties , it was the best way to invest. We more than doubled our investment in 7 years...and we're getting a monthly income.
We made much more than an ISA could because you can only invest so much per year in one.
However, we have also invested in ISA, bonds and other investments as we don't believe in putting all our eggs into one basket.
I think you're advice is good though for anyone interested in investing.
I'd still buy property and I don't regret it....my gripe is with people who say that I shouldn't invest in property because it stops them getting on the housing ladder and I still don't see the connection.