Posts by Cate Bakos

In this week’s episode we talk about some of the ways that parents can help their children get a foot on the property ladder. But not all help is good help; how do we strike a balance between generosity and empowerment? And how can we help them in non-monetary ways?

Our May monthly update is up! The continued performance of Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane have the Trio chattering. They also canvas rental movement and some of the stark differences between cities.

This week we canvas a special listener question; Daniela wrote to us about a challenging experience she and her husband had with a purchase she described as a “lemon.”

This week our podcast turns FIVE! Since the early days in the Camberwell office, to remote recordings with Pete during COVID, we’ve come a long way. In this special episode, Dave, Cate and Mike take us for a walk down memory lane and there are a few surprises in store too. We hope you enjoy!

This week, Melissa has a listener question about navigating construction lending and the risks associated with building and renovating.

Our April monthly update is up! The Trio unpack the Federal budget and ponder some of the political decisions, including the impact of the Federal rental relief. They consider the disparity between capital city performance and question the change in unit performance.

What defines a townhouse? And do they perform as well as houses? What mistakes do developers make, and what attributes should developers consider when designing a block? The Trio enjoy jumping into this exciting ep.

This week, the Trio enjoy unpacking Mike’s topic: a great revelation of our latest ATO stats and a breakdown of investor activity.

This week, the Trio enjoy unpacking a great case study that Dave and his team worked on for a special couple. Rachel and Marcus asked their Property Planner if their dream of moving to the coast and living a simpler life was possible.