Posts by Cate Bakos
Ep. 367: The Wealth-Building Balancing Act – Property, Shares, Debt, Cash Flow and the Question of How Much is Enough?
A listener with a $12 million portfolio asks what comes next. The Trio explore leverage, diversification, debt reduction and building wealth with greater simplicity.
Read MoreEp. 366: Market Update May 2026 – Flat National Growth Masks Big City Moves, Budget Nerves Build & Rents Keep Rising
Cate and Mike unpack the May 2026 market update, covering investor sentiment, rental trends, tax changes, housing supply and what buyers should watch next.
Read MoreEp. 365: Reviewing Your Home Loan – Negotiating Interest Rates Like a Pro, Offset Strategy & Refinancing Without Regret
Rising rates hurting cash flow? The Trio shares practical strategies to reduce home loan costs, optimise offsets, negotiate better rates and refinance smarter.
Read MoreEp. 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.
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