Avoid seven common property investment mistakes Australian investors make, from underestimating holding costs to skipping essential due diligence.

Cotality’s national home value index increased by 0.3% in April, marking the slowest monthly rise since January 2025, immediately prior to last year’s rate‑cutting cycle. The national result was weighed down by Sydney and Melbourne, where values declined by 0.6% over the month. Sydney home values are now 1.0% below their November peak, while Melbourne values sit 1.9% under their November 2025 cyclical high and 2.3% below the March 2022 peak.

Cotality’s national Home Value Index climbed 0.7% in August—the largest monthly increase since May last year—lifting the annual growth rate to 4.1% for a second consecutive monthly gain.

Australian housing values increased by 0.6% in June, representing the fifth consecutive month of growth after the -0.3% decline recorded between November and January.

Property investors are looking for ways to boost the yield on their properties to offset higher mortgage costs. A unique approach that increasing numbers of investors are considering is co-living properties that house a collection of individuals rather than a family.