Posts by Cate Bakos
Ep. 321: ATO Tax Stats Revealed – What They Mean for Investors, Income Earners and the Property Market
This week’s episode unpacks ATO tax data, revealing income gaps, gender divides, investor pain points, and how the tax system favours the wealthy.
Read MoreEp. 320: Balancing Family Dreams & Property Investment – Securing Your Financial Future While Managing Life’s Big Milestones
This week, the Trio tackle a great listener question which sparks a really rich conversation about life stages, investment timing, and how to juggle both effectively.
Read MoreEp. 319: Market Update June 2025 – Darwin Returns to 2014 Peak, Canberra’s Top End Climbs, & Listings Drop Nationwide
Our June 2025 monthly update is out! This time, the Trio note some interesting findings, from unit growth in some capitals, to Darwin’s impressive new peak and Canberra’s unusual capital growth price stratification.
Read MoreEp. 318: Is Negative Gearing Worth It? – The Advantages, Risks, Common Mistakes & Expert Advice for Successful Property Investing
This week, the Trio tackle one of the most hotly debated and widely misunderstood concepts in Australian property investing: negative gearing.
Read MoreEp. 317: Expert Tips for Navigating Regional Markets – Property Selection Strategies & Deep Dive into Geelong, Surf Coast & Bellarine Peninsula
In today’s episode, the Trio tackle two great listener questions about Victoria’s Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. From history to demography to market cycles, it’s an action-packed episode!
Read MoreEp. 316: How Long Does It Take to Double Your Property’s Value? Busting the Myth & How Rates, Supply & Market Fragmentation Changed the Game
In today’s episode, Mike explores a meaty question that’s been making waves across dinner tables and developer boardrooms alike: Is the Australian property cycle still a thing, or are we living in a new paradigm?
Read MoreEp. 315: The Family Home Puzzle – Balancing Budget, Space, School Zones & Selling Properties to Upgrade
This week, the Trio tackle another great (repeat) listener question. Josephine and her family are now tackling a decision: Having purchased their home a few years ago, do they now buy a unit in their desired school zone? Or do they consider other options?
Read MoreEp. 314: Market Update May 2025 – Darwin Powers On, Melbourne Recovery Continues, All Capitals Rising, Listings & Investor Trends Signal Shift
Our May 2025 monthly update is out! This time, the Trio consider some of the variations within different data provider’s figures and they deep dive into some of the trends that are defining 2025’s market so far.
Read MoreEp. 313: The History of Property Prices After Rate Cuts – 40 Years of Data, Houses vs Units, Capitals vs Regions & Predictions
Is Australia heading into another housing boom? The Property Trio dives into interest rates, supply, demand, and key city forecasts to explore what the data reveals about the road ahead.
Read MoreEp. 312: Why Social Housing Supply Can’t Keep Up – Exploring the Causes, Consequences & Potential Solutions to Australia’s Housing Shortfall
This episode dives into Australia’s social housing crisis—covering supply shortages, policy inefficiencies, and rising demand. The Trio explore what social housing is, how it’s funded, and what’s needed to close the growing housing gap.
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