As the new decade marches on and we get set to enter the second official quarter of 2010, median property market values continue to defy the naysayers who were predicting a rather tumultuous start to the year.

In the wake of rising interest rates, constant talk of affordability issues and the end to the first home owner’s bonus in late 2009, many commentators felt that the beginning of this year would see us end up with an over-inflated housing bubble that was destined to burst in a big way.

As Residex’s latest figures show however (see table below), Australia’s property markets keep growing stronger.

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When I read the recent population growth statistics I came to 2 conclusions:

1.       Santa must have been busier than ever a few weeks ago, visiting more people than ever!

2.       Property investors are in for a good time, as the supply and demand equation will keep driving up property values.

The good news is that Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows that our population grew by 2.1% for the year ending March 2009, the highest recorded since the baby boom era. And this growth rate is expected to rise in the coming years, with Treasury predicting a population of 35 million by 2049.

Where are we going to put them all?

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This year has truly been an emotional rollercoaster for property investors hasn't it? Ups, downs and everything in between.

It has also been the year that proved some people right... and others wrong.

Remember all those terrifying headlines earlier this year?

So, did all the scary headlines come true? Did the world come to an end?

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Here are 12 tips to help make today a special day...

Donald Trump makes billions of dollars purchasing run down or vacant properties and in fact, whole blocks of residential properties and building fantastic complexes on them.

Top entrepreneurs make billions of dollars buying into troubled companies and turning them into financial powerhouses.

There is a theme here.  If you look closely at the strategies of successful investors you will find a strong principle hiding in all their actions.

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With predictions of a population explosion for South East Queensland that will see the number of residents in the area grow from the current 2.8 million to a staggering 4.4 million by 2031, the state government has launched a radical new development blueprint.

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I was recently sent this gem by a client and I wanted to share it with the readers of Property Update.  It’s that good!

What you are about to learn is absolutely timeless information.

What am I talking about?  It’s none other than Multi Millionaire, Warren Buffets principles on Wealth......

Read on for some excellent insights into the millionaire’s mindset…

I recently read the following inspirational story that I felt I had to share. You have probably all seen a version of this story at some point, but I think it fits really well with everything that is going on in the world today. It doesn’t matter if the story really happened or is a complete fabrication. Remember it is a story, we all have them and they are only real to you.  How you choose to react to your story is the key.

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While location is still the number one consideration for home buyers, George Kafantaris has recently noticed that the increasing appeal of larger, townhouse style accommodation is swaying the decisions of purchasers.

Even though the size of households in Australia is seemingly shrinking, it seems we still like our space on the inside, with a nice, low maintenance garden outside. So what does this mean for investors?

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Why is it that we make the same resolutions year after year, only to forget about them entirely after we wake up from the New Year’s eve bash feeling groggy and hung over?

A recent survey by FranklinCovey revealed that the No. 1 New Year's resolution people will make for 2008 is to get out of debt and save more. This is closely followed by losing weight and of course, exercising. Sound familiar? Additionally, the survey indicated that 77% will fail to adhere to their resolutions, and 35% will have broken them by the end of January.

So how can you make your resolution for this year count? And more importantly…how can you make sure you stick to your guns???

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