It was only a year ago when our property market had lost its mojo, where fear ruled our market, people felt uneasy and preferred not to make a move.

However, over the past 12 months, our property market has gone from strength to strength, where investors have returned to the market snapping up fantastic buys for their future wealth.

There are a number of important points to remember when you are purchasing a property for investment and with opportunities abounding, now is the time to remember a few important tips to build your wealth.

1. Invest in yourself first and learn what you need to do. The best investors are well educated and can ride the highs and lows of the property market.

2. Have a plan and stay focused. Don’t get caught up in the endless opportunities.

3. Successful investors surround themselves with a good team. This may consist of a property accountant, a proficient finance broker, a lawyer and a real estate agent / property manager. However, you must become your own most trusted investment adviser—no one can do it all for you.

4. Have financial buffers in place – Over the next few years we’ll have some good times and some bad. Savvy investors will protect themselves by having financial buffers in place to see them through the difficult times.

5. And last but not least, treat your property investments as a business.

6. If you haven’t invested already, with prices just starting to rise, now is the time to purchase. The Adelaide Hills is still on sale and offers perfect buying opportunities. Be prepared to take a good hard look and you just might be very surprised what you can find.

Contact Harcourts Adelaide Hills on 83913133 or 8568 5000.