Posts by Cate Bakos
Ep. 341: The Property Buyer Playbook – Dealing with Agents, Determining Genuine Buyer Competition & Navigating Competitive Markets
In this episode Dave, Cate and Mike break down how to identify competition, read markets and apply smarter strategies to gain the upper hand.
Read MoreEp. 340: Market Update November 2025 – Perth Surges at 2.4%, Investor Lending at Record Highs as National Prices Rise 1%+ for Third Month Running
Our November 2025 monthly update is out! Perth continues to surge, gaining pace this month with a 2.4% lift, and investor lending hits record highs, prompting APRA to potentially apply changes. National prices rise more than one per cent for the third month running, and the Trio talk about the uplift in rental growth that has struck in recent months.
Read MoreEp. 339: Mortgage Myths Exposed – The Biggest Mortgage Mistakes Borrowers Don’t Know They’re Making
This episode busts the biggest mortgage myths costing borrowers money. Mike, Cate and Dave unpack these myths and shed light on some of the things that many buyers don’t realise.
Read MoreEp. 338: Using AI & ChatGPT for Property Advice – The Real Strengths & Weaknesses Investors Need to Know and What’s on the Horizon
This episode unpacks the adoption of AI for use in property analysis, due diligence, and decision-making.
Read MoreEp. 337: Buying Property in a Trust – Genius Strategy or Costly Illusion? Benefits, Borrowing Myths & Realities
This episode unpacks the myth of “unlimited borrowing” through multiple trust structures.
Read MoreEp. 336: Market Update October 2025 – Price Growth Accelerates Nationwide, Investor Lending at 10-Year High & Deposit Guarantee Scheme Fuels Demand
Our October 2025 monthly update is out! National growth exhibits the fastest monthly gain since June 2023, Perth jumps up to take the lead, and the Westpac Consumer Sentiment survey has a few surprises for us.
Read MoreEp. 335: Underquoting Exposed – How to Protect Yourself in a Market of Misleading Prices
The Trio canvas underquoting in Australia. They cover what it is, how to spot it, buyer defence strategies, and the reforms needed.
Read MoreEp. 334: First Home Frenzy – How the 5% Deposit Scheme Will Rock the Market & Supercharge Prices for First Home Buyers, Upgraders & Investors
FHBs can now buy with 5% deposit, no income cap and higher price caps. This is boosting demand, competition and likely prices.
Read MoreEp. 333: Why Media Predictions About Crashes, Cliffs & Corrections Keep Getting It Wrong
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The Trio debunk sensational property doom headlines, revealing how Australia’s market repeatedly defied forecasts of crashes, mortgage cliffs, and repossessions….proving data always outlives drama.
Read MoreEp. 332: Market Update September 2025 – Confidence in Price Growth Hits 15-Year High, Values Lift Nationwide & First Home Buyer Scheme Fuels the Fire
Our September 2025 monthly update is out! National growth returns, Darwin leads, regions stay strong, rents rise sharply, and construction woes deepen Australia’s housing squeeze.
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