Posts by Cate Bakos
Ep. 308: Darwin Under the Microscope – Will 2025 Mark the Return of Property Growth for Australia’s Most Affordable & Smallest Capital City?
This week, our awaited Darwin episode is out! It was inspired by a thoughtful message from a listener who challenged us to dig deeper into Darwin’s property market… and here it is!
Read MoreEp. 308: Darwin Under the Microscope – Resources
This week, our awaited Darwin episode is out! It was inspired by a thoughtful message from a listener who challenged us to dig deeper into Darwin’s property market… and here it is!
Read MoreEp. 307: Analysing Ballarat’s Property Potential – The Pros, Pitfalls and Lifestyle Insights for Home Buyers and Regional Market Investors
This week, the Trio unpack a great listener question. They explore why Ballarat remains one of Victoria’s most attractive regional cities. They cover the historic gold rush roots to the modern-day thriving industries — including health, education, manufacturing, and government services.
Read MoreEp. 306: How to Increase Borrowing Power – How Kids, Rate Cuts and Variable Income Impact Property Buying Potential, Equity Access & Refinance
This week, the Trio present the second episode in our borrowing capacity series. From life circumstances to kids, Dave maps out some of the various considerations, along with real numbers and example studies for our listeners. We hope you enjoy!
Read MoreEp. 305: Market Update March 25 – Darwin Leads Growth, Melbourne Posts Another Increase & Interest Rate Uncertainty Amid Global Tariff Concerns
Our March 2025 monthly update is out! This month, Darwin leads the pack with 1% growth in one month, and Melbourne doesn’t disappoint for it’s second month. But what does global trade uncertainty spell for the Australian housing market?
Read MoreEp. 304: How to Increase Borrowing Capacity – Strategies to Maximise Your Property Budget, Refinance, Access Equity & Grow Wealth
This week, Dave and Cate tackle the first episode in a trilogy series: How to increase borrowing capacity. From budgeting to living expenses, and understanding the intricate lending policy differences, it’s a must-listen!
Read MoreEp. 303: Avoiding Property Investment Traps – Off-the-Plan Risks, Market Timing & Spotting Property Spruikers
This week, the Trio canvas a great listener question from Sarah. She asks us about marketers who spruik poor quality properties and asks us about off-the-plan opportunities. Sarah
seeks to understand how buyers can better understand when they could be swimming with sharks.
Ep. 302: Can You Predict Property Market Recoveries? Property Cycles & Mean Reversion – Is Melbourne A Hidden Opportunity or a Risky Bet?
This week, the Trio discuss the theory of mean reversion, its implications for property prices, and analyse specific suburbs in Melbourne that exhibit significant growth gaps.
Read MoreEp. 301: Market Update Feb 25 – Melbourne Takes the Lead in Value Growth, Upper Quartile Leads Recovery and Buyer Sentiment Rises
Our February 2025 monthly update is out! Melbourne seems to have turned a corner, but is this sustainable? And what’s driving this possible turnaround? Dave and Cate enjoy unpacking this exciting ep.
Read MoreEp. 300: A Deep Dive into Market Movements Over 6 Years & 300 Episodes – How This Compares to the Last Decade & What Lies Ahead
This week, the Trio celebrate their 300th episode, (and Mike’s 100th). They take a walk down memory lane before they unpack some of the data and unprecedented outcomes spanning the last six years.
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