Posts by Cate Bakos
Ep. 384: Smart Mortgage Strategies to Stay Afloat When Interest Rates Hit a 15-Year High
Cate, Dave and Mike share strategies to make your mortgage work harder at a 15-year rate high, from offsets and fixed splits to equity checks…. and more!
Read MoreEp. 383:Market Update September 2026 – Melbourne Prices Stabilise as Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth Nose-dive & Rental Growth Eases
The Property Trio unpacks September’s property market performance, noting the challenges we currently face and some of the leading indicators. They also dissect the Westpac Consumer Sentiment Index and drill into some of the states.
Read MoreEp. 382: The Bear Market Reality Check – Why Buying or Selling Right Now Is Tougher Than It Looks
Mike and Cate explain why a bear market is harder work for everyone, from buyer’s agents and vendors to upgraders, downsizers and first home buyers.
Read MoreEp. 381: Investor Sentiment Under the Microscope – What’s Really Driving Investor Decisions Since the Budget
Dave and Mike unpack the 2026 PIPA Investor Sentiment Survey: rising investor sales, falling buying intentions, cash flow stress, and Melbourne’s surprising investor appeal.
Read MoreEp. 380: What It Takes to Get a DIY Purchase Right when Buying in a New Location or Interstate – Listener Question
Dave and Cate help listener Nikhil buy interstate without a buyer’s agent, covering state/territory laws, suburb research, travel costs and a practical four step framework.
Read MoreEp. 379: Market Update August 2026 – A Buyer’s Market Emerges as Medians Slip Below $1M, Investor Lending Retreats as Rents Keep Climbing
The Property Trio unpacks August’s falling property values, rising rents, listing patterns and declining investor lending numbers. They also break down consumer sentiment and ponder an interest rate increase.
Read MoreEp. 378: Property Investors Pivot to Yield and Diversification, But Is It the Right Call?
Dave, Cate and Mike unpack investors’ immediate reaction to the negative gearing changes, exploring the shift toward higher yielding, lower cost options and commercial property, to name a couple.
Read MoreEp. 377: The 6 Principles for Property Success to Build Lasting Wealth & Create Your Ideal Lifestyle
Cate, Dave and Mike break down six core principles, goal setting, mortgage strategy, risk, money management, time in market, quality over quantity. These principles separate lasting property wealth from a costly, scattered portfolio.
Read MoreEp. 376: The Great Investor Exodus – The Budget White Elephant Sinking the Boat, Outlook for Rates & Are Boutique Apartments Luring Investors?
Mike, Cate and Dave unpack a recent presentation from Cotality’s Tim Lawless, which reveals a real but uneven downturn: capital cities soften while select regional markets keep growing strongly. The Trio enjoy dissecting the data on this exciting ep!
Read MoreEp. 375: Market Update July 206 – National Price Reversal Depends, Yields Hit Highest Level in Years, Rents keep Rising &. Total Listings Climb
The Property Trio unpacks July’s falling property values, rising rents, shifting listings, interest rate risks and what changing market conditions mean for buyers and investors.
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