Posts by Cate Bakos
Episode 217: Resources
If you enjoyed this episode, you may also enjoy these: Ep. 10 – Why your approach and assessment of risk is paramount to your property success! Ep. 35 – Emotional decision-making: #5 of the top seven critical mistakes Ep. 46 – Market update: Recovery lessons from recent recessions, the great depression, GFC and the Spanish…
Read MoreEp. 217 – The Inflation Conundrum: Unravelling its Causes and Consequences
Inflation… What is it, why is it a problem and what causes it?
Mike hosts this this exciting special episode and the Trio work to demystify this economic phenomenon, along with some of the terms that we often hear in the news.
Ep. 216 – Valuing Uniqueness – Appraising Properties with Special Features or Drawbacks
How do we apportion a premium or a discount when a feature is a stand out or a significant detractor? And how do we know how much to apply to the premium or discount? The Trio tackle both the art and the science of property appraising.
Read MoreEp. 215 – Property Puzzle: Piecing Together Your Next Purchase Strategy
The Trio tackle a listener’s entire set of questions. Amelie is co-invested with her brother, but he has a different opinion on her strategy. It’s a clincher!
Read MoreEp. 214 – Market Update June 2023 – Interest Rate Increases Yet to Dampen the Market, Sydney Soars, Investor Exodus & Regional Surprises
Our June monthly update covers a broad array of news, from an observation of increased investors listing their properties for sale, to an uptick in major household item spending. The trio unpack the monthly changes and they also chat about the Sydney vs Melbourne price parity.
Read MoreEpisode 213: Resources
If you enjoyed this episode, you may also enjoy these: Ep. 55 – All things property tax Ep. 87 – Optimising tax deductions Ep. 108 – Understanding my land tax Ep. 119 – How supply and demand dictates market movement, part 1 Ep. 193 – Listener questions https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-30/queensland-land-tax-government-shelves-changes-after-opposition/101491332
Read MoreEp 213: Exploring How Government Policy Shapes Investor Behaviour – Decoding the Queensland Land Tax Ripple Effects
This exciting episode is all about some insightful data that Mike and the team at MCG uncovered about changing investor behaviours during the Queensland land tax proposed changes of 2022.
Read MoreEp 212: Unlocking the Secrets of Inspecting Property – Expert Strategies for Assessing Properties like a Pro
This episode is all about the things that buyers should look for when inspecting property; the red flags, practical tips, seeing beyond hire furniture and fresh paint, …. and the non-negotiables.
Read MoreEp. 211 – The Post-Development Predicament, How Many Properties Do You Really Need? Do I Buy 2 Cheaper Properties or 1 Higher Value?… & Retirement Planning
The trio field two more great listener questions. One asks for clarification on his options in relation to development opportunity vs established, passive options. Our second listener asks a common question: should I buy one property with my full budget, or two half-budget properties? The trio enjoy this chat…
Read MoreEpisode 210: Resources
Resources: If you’ve enjoyed this show, take a listen to these eps: 10 – Why your approach and assessment of risk is paramount to property success! 12 – Property Cycle Management – why now is always the best time to buy if it suits your personal economy and you have a long-term property plan 19 – TIME IN…
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