Posts by Cate Bakos
Ep. 230 – Equity Unleashed: Property Planning & Borrowing for Renovations & Wealth Creation
Our fabulous listener question grips episode 230. Do we access equity to renovate or to invest? The Trio enjoy unpacking this one.
Read MoreEp. 229 – All Things Apartment & Units Part 2 – Secrets to Selection Success, Finding Capital Growth, Land to Asset Ratios & Other Expert Tips
In part two of our All Things Apartments double-feature, the Trio deep dive into the pro’s and cons of boutique blocks, and some of the risks associated with high rise.
Read MoreEp. 228 – All Things Apartments & Units Part 1 – From Boutique to High-Rise, Uncovering Opportunity, Oversupply & Lender Restrictions
In part one of our All Things Apartments double-feature, the Trio delve into the various subsets of apartments, risks and historical change.
Read MoreEp. 227 – Market Update September 23 – Eighth consecutive month of national growth, and consumer sentiment has ticked up
Our September monthly update is up! We monitor our eighth consecutive month of national capital growth, and consumer sentiment has ticked up. But what’s happening with inflation, and why are our total listings being quickly soaked up?
Read MoreEp. 226 – Property Planning to Unlock Financial Security: Hold or Sell Decisions Through Rising Holding Costs & Modelling for Retirement Success
The Trio enjoy pivoting back to a familiar listener question. This time, they address our Mentone Beach buyer’s concerns about whether to sell or hold, particularly with Victoria’s land tax changes. It’s a great ep!
Read MoreEp. 225 – Navigating the Fixed Rate Mortgage Cliff – Is It Real or Hype? Data Behind Headlines, Property Market Repercussions & Managing Risk
Mike challenges the fixed rate cliff. What is it? And is it as dire as the media would have us believe? The Trio unpack some great data in this ep.
Read MoreEp. 224 – Breaking Into Buyer’s Agency (and Other Advisory Roles) – How to Start, Survive, and Thrive
Today’s listener question relates to life as a Buyers Agent. How to enter, what it entails, and the personal attributes required for the role.
Read MoreEp. 223 – Market Update August 23 – Listings Jump, Who Said Interest Rate Hikes Equal Property Declines, Capital-Regional Divide & Bad ‘Debt’ Rising
Our August monthly update is up! Listing volumes are up, but where is demand, and what’s driving it?
Read MoreEp. 222 – Futureproofing Your Home & Investment Portfolio – Mortgage Mastery & Property Planning Problem Solving
Today’s listener questions opens two great topics, each about two very differing scenarios; controlling cashflows and when to upgrade to the family home. We hope you enjoy!
Read MoreEp. 221 – Analysing Market Mindset – Gun-Shy Buyers, Developer Exits, Houses vs Units & Investor Concerns
This third episode in the trilogy aims to decode the data behind RBA decisions – Property market impacts and the puzzle of rising property values
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