Posts by Cate Bakos
Ep. 364: The Budget Aftershock – What Comes Next for Property Prices and Yields & What Does a ‘Perfect’ Investment Look Like Now?
Dave, Cate and Mike unpack post-budget uncertainty through a great listener question, exploring shifting investor sentiment, emerging opportunities, and the importance of strategy and cash flow awareness.
Read MoreEp. 363: Market Update April 2026 – Capital City Divergence Widens, Investor Demand Wobbles, Rents Accelerate & Budget Fallout Begins
Our April 2026 monthly update is out! April showed a divided market: weaker Sydney and Melbourne, strong investor-led growth elsewhere, rising rents, falling sentiment, and increasing uncertainty ahead following the budget announcements.
Read MoreEp. 362: The Federal Budget Property Shake-Up – The Fall Out and Proposed Changes for Buyers, Investors, Renters, Negative Gearing and CGT
Special bonus ep: The Property Trio unpacks the 2026 Budget’s negative gearing overhaul, exploring impacts on investors, renters, property values, borrowing power and Australia’s long-term economic outlook.
Read MoreEp. 361: Are Government Property Incentives Helping Buyers or Heating the Market?
In this episode of The Property Trio, the team explores whether first home buyer incentives improve affordability or simply intensify competition and price growth.
Read MoreEp. 360: The Landlord Trap – When Chasing More Rent Backfires & How to Balance Cash Flow, Vacancy and Tenant Quality
Prompted by a great listener question, The Trio explain why maximum rent isn’t always optimal. They highlight tenant quality, vacancy risk, strategic pricing, and why stable tenancies deliver stronger long term investment outcomes.
Read MoreEp. 359: The Refinance Playbook – The Numbers, Strategy & Timing Explained
Prompted by a great listener question, Cate, Dave and Mike explain refinancing costs, savings, and strategy. They also unpack why delaying action could leave borrowers trapped with fewer lending options.
Read MoreEp. 358: Market Update March 2026 – National Growth Near 10% and Opportunity Knocks Amid Weakening Sentiment & Buyer Hesitation
Our March 2026 monthly update is out! Strong growth persists nationally, but falling sentiment, tight supply, and market segmentation are creating a window of opportunity for strategic buyers.
Read MoreEp. 357: Investor Tax Trap – The Costly Depreciation Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
The Trio unpack tax depreciation, revealing rules, risks and timing strategies that can significantly impact cash flow and long-term investment outcomes.
Read MoreEp. 356: The Sellers Dilemma – When to Cut Losses, Removing Troublesome Tenants & Should You Sell as-is or Renovate First?
Today’s great listener question prompts an episode on a common investor dilemma. Tenant troubles spark a strategic rethink as the Trio explore whether to hold, fix or sell, highlighting buyer appeal, opportunity cost and the risks of overcapitalising.
Read MoreEp. 355: Reverse Mortgages Explained – Using Equity to Create Cash Flow in Retirement
Today’s great listener question prompts an episode on reverse mortgages, highlighting them as a retirement cash flow tool, not a wealth strategy. The Trio emphasise that long-term planning is key to successful income in retirement.
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