Posts by Cate Bakos
Ep. 279: Market Update Sep 24 – National Price Growth Slows, Rents Drop to 4-Year Low, Is Perth Finally Slowing as Listings Boom Nationwide?
Our September monthly update is out! National prices are no longer surging like they were, and rental growth has slowed substantially. But how are strong listing numbers affecting the market conditions?
Read MoreEp. 278: Crafting a Personalised Plan for Retirement Success: Boosting Cash Flow, Scaling Back Work and Strategic Downsizing
This week, the Trio unpack a fabulous case study. Georgia has worked hard to build a financial future for herself, but she’s feeling under pressure with recent rate increases. She reached out to Dave’s team for some property planning advice, and she made some big decisions.
Read MoreEp. 277: Cate, Dave and Mike’s First Property Purchase – Lessons, Insights and Reflections
This week, the Trio take a walk down memory lane and reminisce about their very first property purchases each. Filled with honesty, humility and a few laughs
Read MoreEp. 276: Where to Find Budget-Friendly Properties in Australia’s Capitals
Mike shares some new data about affordable housing options around the nation and the Trio enjoy unpacking it together. The report focuses on the lower quartile of the Australian property market.
Read MoreEp. 275: Market Update Aug 24 – Perth & Adelaide Surpass Melbourne Median, Buyer Sentiment Up in NSW & Vic as National Market Cools
Our August monthly update is out! While the three top performers continue to outpace other cities, Brisbane’s growth may be tapering and the overall market is less heated. And what is happening with rents and yields?
Read MoreEp. 274: Fast-Tracking Financial Independence – Navigating Debt, Portfolio Growth, Expenses and Retirement Goals
This week’s topic is based on a great listener question. Gaurav and Amit now own six properties, and they’re at the stage where they are looking to achieve financial independence within the next 5 to 7 years.
Read MoreEp. 273: Mastering the Art of Intuitive Property Inspection – Using Your Sixth Sense to Spot Invisible Warning Signs
Some may call it a sixth sense, but Dave talks about the concept of sixth sense as ‘accumulated experience’.
Read MoreEp. 272: How Proximity to the CBD Across 10km Rings Impact Property Yields, Contrasting Houses vs. Units & the Regions
This week, the Trio unpack inflation busting investments and the concentric ring model.
Read MoreEp. 271: Market Update July 24 – Adelaide Closing in on Melbourne’s Median, Investors Return in Force & Renters See Relief as Growth Slows
Our July monthly update is out! While Adelaide is closing in on Melbourne’s median, rental growth is slowing and investors are returning with strength.
Read MoreEp. 270: How to Build a Diversified Investment Portfolio – Aligning Personal Goals with Timing, Age & Inheritance
This week’s listener question is from Emma; wondering where to invest, what to invest in, and questioning shares vs property. It’s an action-packed ep!
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