Posts by Cate Bakos
Ep. 313: The History of Property Prices After Rate Cuts – 40 Years of Data, Houses vs Units, Capitals vs Regions & Predictions
Is Australia heading into another housing boom? The Property Trio dives into interest rates, supply, demand, and key city forecasts to explore what the data reveals about the road ahead.
Read MoreEp. 312: Why Social Housing Supply Can’t Keep Up – Exploring the Causes, Consequences & Potential Solutions to Australia’s Housing Shortfall
This episode dives into Australia’s social housing crisis—covering supply shortages, policy inefficiencies, and rising demand. The Trio explore what social housing is, how it’s funded, and what’s needed to close the growing housing gap.
Read MoreEp. 311: REVEALED – The Aussie Suburbs with the Lowest Number of New Dwellings – The Hidden Forces Blocking New Homes in High-Demand Locations
The Trio cover the alarming number of suburbs showing almost no growth in housing supply. Mike’s research reveals that hundreds of Australian suburbs recorded less than 1% growth in housing approvals over a recent two-year period.
Read MoreEp. 310: Market Update Apr 25 – Darwin Dominates, Melbourne Signals Growth Ahead, Quartile Price Movements & Expected Rate Cuts Fuel Confidence
Our April 2025 monthly update is out! Darwin leads again, with just over 1% growth in a second consecutive month. The Trio ponder the property market movements following our Federal election and they delve into what the quartile price movements may be signalling.
Read MoreEp. 309: How to Boost Borrowing Power – Debt Management Strategy for Smart Property Decisions & Unlock Investment, Home & Refinance Opportunities
This week, the Trio cover the third episode in our borrowing capacity series. Debt management is the theme of this ep and the Trio chat all things credit cards, personal loans, paying down debts, and debt consolidation.
Read MoreEp. 308: Darwin Under the Microscope – Will 2025 Mark the Return of Property Growth for Australia’s Most Affordable & Smallest Capital City?
This week, our awaited Darwin episode is out! It was inspired by a thoughtful message from a listener who challenged us to dig deeper into Darwin’s property market… and here it is!
Read MoreEp. 308: Darwin Under the Microscope – Resources
This week, our awaited Darwin episode is out! It was inspired by a thoughtful message from a listener who challenged us to dig deeper into Darwin’s property market… and here it is!
Read MoreEp. 307: Analysing Ballarat’s Property Potential – The Pros, Pitfalls and Lifestyle Insights for Home Buyers and Regional Market Investors
This week, the Trio unpack a great listener question. They explore why Ballarat remains one of Victoria’s most attractive regional cities. They cover the historic gold rush roots to the modern-day thriving industries — including health, education, manufacturing, and government services.
Read MoreEp. 306: How to Increase Borrowing Power – How Kids, Rate Cuts and Variable Income Impact Property Buying Potential, Equity Access & Refinance
This week, the Trio present the second episode in our borrowing capacity series. From life circumstances to kids, Dave maps out some of the various considerations, along with real numbers and example studies for our listeners. We hope you enjoy!
Read MoreEp. 305: Market Update March 25 – Darwin Leads Growth, Melbourne Posts Another Increase & Interest Rate Uncertainty Amid Global Tariff Concerns
Our March 2025 monthly update is out! This month, Darwin leads the pack with 1% growth in one month, and Melbourne doesn’t disappoint for it’s second month. But what does global trade uncertainty spell for the Australian housing market?
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