Posts by Cate Bakos
Ep. 299: Maximising Wealth in Retirement – When to Divest Properties and Retire Debt to Achieve Lasting Financial Security
This week, the Trio unpack a great listener question from Kim about approaching retirement. Do we transfer property to our kids, sell some off or live on the rent and sell off when we are really old?
Read MoreEp. 298: Is Melbourne’s Property Market About to Turn? A Data-Driven Look at What’s Next
This week, the Trio unpack some facts about Melbourne’s property market, and more specifically, they ponder whether Melbourne is about to experience a boom, a recovery, or whether the city still has some challenges to overcome.
Read MoreEp. 297: Market Update Jan 25 – Markets Brace for RBA Rate Decision, Is Perth’s Boom Over, Rental Pressures Ease & City Folk Flock to Regions
Our January 2025 monthly update is out! While our markets brace for a cash rate decision, the Trio ponder whether there is change in the air in Melbourne. And how do they explain the reign of the regions?
Read MoreEp. 296: Nailing Your Investment Purchase – Cash Flow vs. Capital Growth & How to Pick the Right Location
This week, Matthew writes in with a great listener question. “I’m currently seeking to purchase an investment property in Melbourne, with a max budget of $1.2 million” From planning to searching, the Trio enjoy working through Matthew’s next steps.
Read MoreEp. 295 – The Trio’s Top Predictions for 2025 – What’s in Store for the Property Market?
This week, the Trio enjoy analysing their 2024 predictions. What did they get right? what were the curveballs? And what did they learn from 2024? This ep, the Trio make their 2025 predictions. It’s the conversations that they enjoyed and the thoughts they each generated that make this episode a special one.
Read MoreEp. 294: A Recap of the 2024 Year in Property – And Our 2024 Prediction Hits, Misses, Lessons and Surprises
This week, the Trio enjoy analysing their 2024 predictions. What did they get right? what were the curveballs? And what did they learn from 2024?
Read MoreEp. 293: Market Update Dec 24 – Listings Hit 5-Year Highs, Affordable Properties Surge, National Values Slip & Adelaide Faces Unique Challenges
Our December monthly update is out! Listing figures are up, and the Trio deep-dive into the price segments that are thriving. And what challenges is Adelaide facing?
Read MoreEp. 292: Property Trends to Watch in 2025 – What Every Investor and Homebuyer Needs to Know
The Trio have identified five key trends to watch in 2025, including the impact of a rate cut, and shifting demographics to name a couple.
Read MoreEp. 291: The Truth About Building Inspections – What They Reveal, What They Don’t and How to Ask the Right Questions
Cate has prepped a great episode for our listeners this week. The Trio chat all things building inspections… from legal clauses to timelines, negotiation tips and clever questions to ask the inspector.
Read MoreEp. 290: Five Ways Property Buyers Fail to ‘Property’ Plan and How to Create Your Winning Plan
Dave has prepped a great episode for our listeners this week. The Trio cover five ways that property buyers fail to plan, and they share tips on how to create a winning plan. With gritty examples and objective detail, this ep is definitely one to tune into.
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