As Melbourne’s property values continue to climb many homeowners are left wondering what their property is worth in today’s market.

According to the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, the Melbourne median property price, currently estimated to be $524,500, grew by 29.5 percent in the year to March, representing a rise of almost $120,000 in only 12 months.

But although there are many astute home owners and investors that understand the factors which influence a property’s value, there are many more that do not. Read on to find out more...

The statistics say it all –80% of Australians who invest in property never make it past their first investment. This is in spite of the fact that one property will never make you rich…it will never even make for a comfortable retirement when you consider that this stage of your life could represent around twenty to thirty years.

So why do so many investors never make it beyond that initial property?

Residential housing in Australia is under increasing pressure as our country’s population surges to more than 22.3 million. According to the ABS, Australia is one of the fastest growing countries in the developed world with a growth rate of 2.1 percent, which resulted in an increase of almost half a million people in the year to September 2009.

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When investing, the vast majority of investors focus on achieving the highest investment return – like they can somehow influence the return. It’s absolutely crazy! The return will be what it will be. My advice is to forget about returns. Instead, focus on investment risk, because that is what you can influence.

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The answer depends on whether you are asking from a financial point of view or from a lifestyle point of view.

Let's answer this question from both perspectives.

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Mr and Mrs Smith recently came to see us because they had an annual land tax bill of $46,000 per annum to pay. 

They were both medical specialists, so both were in high risk industries for litigation.

Naturally they were concerned to have anything in their name.

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With growing concern over housing affordability plaguing would be first home buyers, the issue of whether to rent or buy is more hotly debated now than it has ever been. 

As property prices continue to rise, along with interest rates and therefore mortgage repayments, many young Gen Y’s are concerned that they may have missed their opportunity to get onto the property ladder altogether. And some commentators insist that Australian housing markets are just too expensive so it makes more financial sense to rent.

So what is the best way to go? Do you rent or buy?

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You’ve heard about the Yuppies and the Dinks – now make room for the Mingles!

Over 500,000 single Baby Boomers are a force to be reckoned with in the proeprty markets.  They're single, they’re independent and know what they want and they probably have pets.

This means an increasing demand for smaller houses, units and pet-friendly apartments. Read on to find out how you can take advantage of this....

While many Australians get involved in property investment, most don’t achieve the financial independence they desire.

It’s not because they lack the drive or ambition to become rich and it’s not even necessarily a lack of knowledge. Nine times out of ten, the reason most investors fail is because of their mindset – the way they think about money and their relationship with it.

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Working with property investor’s day-in, day-out for the last 8 years has given me fantastic insights and taught me valuable lessons. I’ve been able to observe the way people make decisions, the quality of those decisions and the consequences – both good and bad.

Today, I thought I would share with you the top 3 most common mistakes that I see property investors make.  In my opinion, avoiding these mistakes increases your chances of being a successful investor by a factor of 10 – if not more. Therefore, if you own property or are looking to make a start, read on…