Posts by Cate Bakos
Ep. 240 – 2024: The Trio’s Property Predictions and Insights for the Year Ahead
In this week’s episode, Dave, Mike and Cate share their predictions for 2024. From interest rate movements to capital growth, potential market threats to government intervention. They don’t all agree but they do have some fun.
Read MoreEp. 239 – Optimising Offset Accounts – Why You Should Pay Off Your Home Loan First & Other Mortgage Strategies to Create Wealth & Maximise Retirement
This week’s episode is all about offset accounts and the dilemma that our lovely listener, Ben faces. Does he address his principal and interest PPOR debt first? Or does he consider the cashflow benefit of his investment offset account?
Read MoreEp. 238 – Case Study #8 – Do We Buy a Home Now & Convert Into an Investment? Can We Retire at 50 & How Many Properties Will We Need?
The Trio unpack the eighth property planning scenario. This time, Lisa and James are keen to know how they can retire by 50. What do they need to reconsider? And is it possible on their current incomes?
Read MoreEp. 237 – The Future of Property Investment – Unlocking the Power of AI, Opportunities and Challenges
The Trio grapple the concept of artificial intelligence. How does it impact the property industry? What are the risks?…. And can AI pick the perfect property?
Read MoreEp. 236 – Market Update November 23: A rate increase, higher listing volumes and regions are rallying
Our November monthly update is up! This month, the Trio circle in on some interesting changes and correlations to listing numbers and capital growth, and they ponder the changes to the sentiment index
Read MoreEp. 235 – Property Portfolio Puzzles: Unravelling the Mystery of How Investors Amass 10+ Properties
The Trio field a great listener question from a young professional couple who find themselves constrained from borrowing for their third property. They ask, “How do other people acquire 10+ properties?”
Read MoreEp. 234 – Unveiling the Secrets of Elite Strategic Mortgage Brokers – Navigating Advice, Skills, Results, Relationships & Regulations!
The Trio discuss the skills and attributes required for an elite strategic mortgage broker. Finding the right SMB goes so far beyond interest rates.
Read MoreEp. 233 – Becoming a Buyer’s Advocate – Uncovering Diverse Pathways to Buyer’s Agency, Extra Skills to Gain an Edge & On-the-Job Training
The Trio share their thoughts on the challenges of becoming a buyers agent, and diverse pathways that can lead a great cadidate to success. They also chat about the past roles that can impact a BA’s success, both positively and negative. Tune in to hear more.
Read MoreEp. 232 – Perth Property Gold Rush – Analysing Western Australia’s Property Investment Surge & Future Risks
Mike shares some industry-first data on the Perth market and the Trio delve into the stats to uncover some of the reasons why Perth is experiencing this renaissance.
Read MoreEp. 231 – Market Update October 23: Another rate increase, retail spending is up, and here comes Black Friday!
Our October monthly update is up! This month, the Trio circle in on some interesting changes and correlations, and they ponder the rapidly tightening vacancy rates. And of course, the impact of a rate rise on sentiment and discretionary spending.
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