Posts by Cate Bakos
Ep. 354: The Property Trio’s debut live episode – a market pulse and an interactive Q&A with our live audience
In this debut live recording, Dave, Cate and Mike share their market pulse highlights before diving into some live interaction with the audience.
Read MoreEp. 353: Market Update Feb 2026 – Perth Won’t Quit, Investors Keep Buying, Rents Escalate, More Rate Rises & Have we Correctly Called the Bottom for Hobart?
Our February 2026 monthly update is out! Dave and Mike unpack February’s market data, with Perth still leading, Hobart rebounding and regions outperforming. Rising global risks and rate expectations add uncertainty, but housing demand remains strong long term.
Read MoreEp. 352: The Housing Supply Challenge – Why Australia Can’t Build Homes Fast Enoug
Australia’s housing affordability crisis isn’t just demand-driven. The Trio examines supply constraints, productivity, taxes and labour shortages.
Read MoreEp. 351: Property Ownership and Mortgage Structuring for Investments to Maximise Wealth Creation
This week’s show delivers a strategic deep dive into ownership structures, equity release and lender policy, helping investors align tax outcomes, borrowing power and long-term portfolio planning.
Read MoreEp. 350: Selling Property Smarter – Maximise Your Sale Price Without Overcapitalising on Renovations or Improvements
The Trio answer a listener question that strikes a nerve for many sellers: how much effort is too much when the eventual buyer might knock the house down anyway?
Read MoreEp. 349: Market Update Jan 2026 – Record $1M Median for Combined Capitals, Supply Shortages Drive Price Growth & RBA Cash Rate Hike Impact
Our January 2026 monthly update is out! With a cash rate increase to decipher, join the Trio as they discuss the rationale behind the decision, and uncover more detail in the data that’s unfolding.
Read MoreEp. 348: Debt Recycling Explained – Can Debt Recycling Really Help You Build Wealth Faster
A clear, practical breakdown of debt recycling….what it is, how it works, and why structure, cash flow and discipline really matter.
Read MoreEp. 347: 2025 in Review – What We Predicted, What Actually Happened & What’s Next for Property
In this fun, but very serious episode, the Trio have enjoy going through their 2025 predictions and applying a scorecard for each other’s accuracy. How did they each fare?
Read MoreEp. 346: Rules for Borrowers – The Real Effects on Borrowing Power & Market Stability
If you’ve ever wondered why borrowing capacity varies, how lenders really think, or why mortgage strategy matters more than interest rate, this episode is essential listening.
Read MoreEp. 345: Market Update Dec 2025 – Strongest Annual Growth Since 2021, Lower Quartile Markets Outperform and Investor Activity Surges
Our December 2025 monthly update is out! We have experienced the highest national growth since 2021, and the Trio break down the star performers for the final month of the year. Price segmentation, listing volumes and sentiment all played a role this month… tune in to find out more.
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