http://www.thepropertydiaries.com.auwww.thepropertydiaries.com.au]]>enInvestingCopyright ...https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/68704fddcc6a058da7da3b794ee5b259.jpghttp://www.thepropertydiaries.com.auWed, 17 Apr 2024 11:54:25 +0000......cate@catebakos.com.auWelcome to the property diaries, our portal for introducing a diverse and exciting collection of podcast mini-series podcasts from our amazing community. I’m Cate Bakos and I run a buyer’s agency business that has assisted well over 1000 clients...www.thepropertydiaries.com.au]]>falseepisodichttps://www.thepropertydiaries.com.au/
It's a thrill to be able to lasso Leanne and bring her into the studio for long enough to interview her.

Leanne has coached others with this particular venture also, but importantly, she's done it on her own and with scale. Focusing on short-stay accommodation options for those who require limited tenure rentals is something she's very passionate about. From overseas visitors catching up with their children and grandchildren, to recently separated folks, Leanne's fully furnished properties have provided much-needed solutions to many over the years.

What gives Leanne Taylor such an edge is her incredible zest for customer service, and her irreplaceable warmth and authenticity. No task is ever too much when it comes to her clients.

Leanne and Cate talk through how the idea started, what it takes to be a great housing provider of short-stay accommodation, how she's managed a full time job and a business, and best of all, how she's managed to accumulate some of her proeprties without actually owning them.

It's a fascinating insight into a magical woman's drive for success.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52885939Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:47:22 +0000...Leanne Taylor is one of the most effervescent, charming and energetic personalities I've had the pleasure of befriending in this amazing industry. Leanne has a wonderful professional history, from hospitality to real estate, project management to an...
It's a thrill to be able to lasso Leanne and bring her into the studio for long enough to interview her.

Leanne has coached others with this particular venture also, but importantly, she's done it on her own and with scale. Focusing on short-stay accommodation options for those who require limited tenure rentals is something she's very passionate about. From overseas visitors catching up with their children and grandchildren, to recently separated folks, Leanne's fully furnished properties have provided much-needed solutions to many over the years.

What gives Leanne Taylor such an edge is her incredible zest for customer service, and her irreplaceable warmth and authenticity. No task is ever too much when it comes to her clients.

Leanne and Cate talk through how the idea started, what it takes to be a great housing provider of short-stay accommodation, how she's managed a full time job and a business, and best of all, how she's managed to accumulate some of her proeprties without actually owning them.

It's a fascinating insight into a magical woman's drive for success.]]>2365catebakos,catebakosproperty,leannetaylor,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.thepropertydiaries.com.au/2023/01/13/episode-62-a-chat-with-redom-syed/
Redom and Cate chat about how Redom's childhood shaped his love of economics, what some of the observations and learnings were for Redom in his years as a graduate economist, and how macro-prudential tools have shaped our economic outlook in recent years.

The pair discuss buffer rates, credit availability, lending restrictions, and they each ponder the outlook for 2023.

A gripping episode for the new year....


We hope you enjoy!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52427340Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:03:14 +0000...Redom Syed is a Sydney-based mortgage professional who's tagline speaks volumes; educating homebuyers & property investors about growing wealth through property. Like many of us, Redom's career background is an enthralling one which is peppered...
Redom and Cate chat about how Redom's childhood shaped his love of economics, what some of the observations and learnings were for Redom in his years as a graduate economist, and how macro-prudential tools have shaped our economic outlook in recent years.

The pair discuss buffer rates, credit availability, lending restrictions, and they each ponder the outlook for 2023.

A gripping episode for the new year....


We hope you enjoy!]]>2434catebakos,catebakosproperty,redomsyed,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-61-matt-grima-marshall-white-port-phillip-agents-and-advocates--51462663
Matt's early days pre-real estate were actually in journalism and his coverage of the property market in the north-west of the city were the catalyst that sparked his passion for the real estate industry.

Fast-forwarding the clock to today, Matt is well-known for his podcast, @zoomcast and plenty of listeners will be familiarised with Matt's friendly voice and quick wit.

Matt and Cate have been industry friends for quite a few years now, and they've often enjoyed agent-advocate banter about the rollercoaster that is real estate and the way that they each view the industry through their respective lenses, albeit quite similarly. From advocate/agent dealings to off-market chatter, the two have plenty to chat about.

As Cate points out at the start of this episode, it's a culmination of a few coffee catch-ups, and specifically a common throw-away line they share.... "we should do a podcast ep!"

So here it is. We hope you enjoy!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51462663Tue, 04 Oct 2022 07:37:44 +0000...Matt Grima is a well-respected, friendly sales executive and auctioneer in Melbourne's lustrous Port Philip, working on some of the highest land-value-per-square-metre properties in our state. Matt works with Marshall White and has enjoyed some...
Matt's early days pre-real estate were actually in journalism and his coverage of the property market in the north-west of the city were the catalyst that sparked his passion for the real estate industry.

Fast-forwarding the clock to today, Matt is well-known for his podcast, @zoomcast and plenty of listeners will be familiarised with Matt's friendly voice and quick wit.

Matt and Cate have been industry friends for quite a few years now, and they've often enjoyed agent-advocate banter about the rollercoaster that is real estate and the way that they each view the industry through their respective lenses, albeit quite similarly. From advocate/agent dealings to off-market chatter, the two have plenty to chat about.

As Cate points out at the start of this episode, it's a culmination of a few coffee catch-ups, and specifically a common throw-away line they share.... "we should do a podcast ep!"

So here it is. We hope you enjoy!]]>2294catebakos,catebakosproperty,mattgrima,thepropertydiaries,zoomcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-60-our-builder-shortage-and-supply-chain-issues-with-mike-mortlock--50724280
From the obvious world event and complete disruptor, (COVID-19) to state-based, onerous rental legislation reforms, low interest rates, tightening vacancy rates, increasing rents and a heightened awareness of buyer's agents, Mike sheds light on some critical changes to the industry,... all identified within the MCG 1000 Assets latest study.

Cate and Mike explore some of the data on hand and each reflect on the headwinds we face in the wake of an array of really challenging factors all working against us in tandem.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50724280Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:52:55 +0000...In this follow-up interview, Cate interviews Mike specifically about the builder and materials shortage crisis we are all facing, and how this correlates with some of changes identified in the study since the former 1000 Assets Study. From the...
From the obvious world event and complete disruptor, (COVID-19) to state-based, onerous rental legislation reforms, low interest rates, tightening vacancy rates, increasing rents and a heightened awareness of buyer's agents, Mike sheds light on some critical changes to the industry,... all identified within the MCG 1000 Assets latest study.

Cate and Mike explore some of the data on hand and each reflect on the headwinds we face in the wake of an array of really challenging factors all working against us in tandem.]]>21801000assets,catebakos,catebakosproperty,mcgqs,mikemortlock,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-59-a-contrasted-1000-assets-study-2022-with-mike-mortlock--50023965
"The data assessed in this report runs from January 2016 to March 2022 and encompasses seven sample groups of 1000 properties each."

In this interview, Cate interviews Mike about the changes identified in the study since the former 1000 Assets Study. From the obvious world event and complete disruptor, (COVID-19) to state-based, onerous rental legislation reforms, low interest rates, tightening vacancy rates, increasing rents and a heightened awareness of buyer's agents, Mike sheds light on some critical changes to the industry,... all identified within the MCG 1000 Assets latest study.

We're very proud to be able to call Mike and Marty friends of Cate Bakos Property, and more so, a knowledgable pair who freely give so much gold to our property industry.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50023965Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:43:32 +0000...Cate and Mike have enjoyed a friendship peppered with data analyses, budget night catch ups, the odd white wine over lunch, and a mutual love of the property industry. Mike is a regular guest on The Property Diaries, and following his ground-breaking...
"The data assessed in this report runs from January 2016 to March 2022 and encompasses seven sample groups of 1000 properties each."

In this interview, Cate interviews Mike about the changes identified in the study since the former 1000 Assets Study. From the obvious world event and complete disruptor, (COVID-19) to state-based, onerous rental legislation reforms, low interest rates, tightening vacancy rates, increasing rents and a heightened awareness of buyer's agents, Mike sheds light on some critical changes to the industry,... all identified within the MCG 1000 Assets latest study.

We're very proud to be able to call Mike and Marty friends of Cate Bakos Property, and more so, a knowledgable pair who freely give so much gold to our property industry.]]>2199falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-58-a-chat-with-ray-chua-about-perth-s-property-market--48906998
Ray speaks openly with Cate about his lengthy career so far as a buyer's agent, how he started working in the property industry, and what it's been like riding Perth's waves of buyer demand, market corrections, and... well, the challenges of tackling a market that has quite a few differentiating elements from the East Coast markets.

Ray shares some good local price-point, real life examples of properties in his home city and breaks down for our listeners some representative suburbs for $500,000, $1M and $2M budgets. He and Cate chat about rental yields, market drivers, and the specific reasons why Ray believes in the long term growth prospects of this beautiful city.

We are thrilled to have hosted this exciting interview and very grateful to Ray for sharing his wisdom. We hope you enjoy!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48906998Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:05:06 +0000...After a long hiatus, Cate kicks off 2022's first interview with a talented and experienced Western Australian Buyer's Agent, Ray Chua from Momentum Wealth. Having turned his attention to property after working in industry as an engineer, Ray bought...
Ray speaks openly with Cate about his lengthy career so far as a buyer's agent, how he started working in the property industry, and what it's been like riding Perth's waves of buyer demand, market corrections, and... well, the challenges of tackling a market that has quite a few differentiating elements from the East Coast markets.

Ray shares some good local price-point, real life examples of properties in his home city and breaks down for our listeners some representative suburbs for $500,000, $1M and $2M budgets. He and Cate chat about rental yields, market drivers, and the specific reasons why Ray believes in the long term growth prospects of this beautiful city.

We are thrilled to have hosted this exciting interview and very grateful to Ray for sharing his wisdom. We hope you enjoy!]]>1935catebakos,catebakosproperty,momentumwealth,raychua,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-57-a-chat-with-chris-bates-part-2--47677147
Chris, (in his ever-pragmatic way) offers our listeners some great tips, and as always; he introspectively shares his own weaknesses when it comes to holiday houses.

"....you fall in love with the fantasy, not the logistics."

Chris' financial planning sensibility, combined with his willingness to ask the burning questions make for a wonderful episode.

Cate and Chris crossed paths some ten years ago and the pair have remained firm friends as their individual businesses have flourished.

We hope you enjoy!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47677147Sun, 28 Nov 2021 08:47:03 +0000...Chris Bates returns to the studio, and this time Chris and Cate chat about some common mistakes that buyers make; particularly at the planning phase. They kick off the conversation around holiday houses and challenge some popular trends that have...
Chris, (in his ever-pragmatic way) offers our listeners some great tips, and as always; he introspectively shares his own weaknesses when it comes to holiday houses.

"....you fall in love with the fantasy, not the logistics."

Chris' financial planning sensibility, combined with his willingness to ask the burning questions make for a wonderful episode.

Cate and Chris crossed paths some ten years ago and the pair have remained firm friends as their individual businesses have flourished.

We hope you enjoy!]]>1996australianproperty,catebakos,catebakosproperty,chrisbates,thepropertydiaries,wealthfulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-56-a-chat-with-chris-bates-part-1--47437048
Chris delves into a host of challenging human buying habits, from self-sabotaging to a fear of paying too much, and offers some great examples of advice he's used in the past.

Cate and Chris have known each other for nearly a decade now, and it has been fantastic to bring to life some of Chris' philosophies when it comes to buying sensibly, and buying well.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47437048Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:43:35 +0000...In his own, candid style, Chris shares his advisory approach when guiding his finance clients. From success stories to roadblocks that buyers commonly face, Cate and Chris find some common ground and even chat about some recent happy case studies....
Chris delves into a host of challenging human buying habits, from self-sabotaging to a fear of paying too much, and offers some great examples of advice he's used in the past.

Cate and Chris have known each other for nearly a decade now, and it has been fantastic to bring to life some of Chris' philosophies when it comes to buying sensibly, and buying well.]]>1812catebakosproperty,chrisbates,thepropertydiaries,wealthfulfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-cate-and-stacey-talk-more-about-life-as-a-buyers-agent--47241434
Are you new to purchasing property, or wanting to expand your portfolio, but not sure what a Buyer’s Agent actually does?

Cate speaks from the heart about her own journey and also shares her most valuable lessons fro her early years.

"You can't just do what Uncle Bob told you, you need to work out your own strategy and it has to come from YOU."

Cate's 'buy and hold' strategy is one of many property strategies. In episode two, Cate speaks about the various property investment strategies that others have applied, what they all entail, and the pros and cons of the various strategies.

We hope you enjoy!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47241434Sun, 31 Oct 2021 07:38:12 +0000...Our second episode of The Property Diaries covers more about life in the world of buyers agency, and in Stacey's stellar way of quizzing Cate, she brings out a lot more information from Cate about her own personal approach to property investing, and...
Are you new to purchasing property, or wanting to expand your portfolio, but not sure what a Buyer’s Agent actually does?

Cate speaks from the heart about her own journey and also shares her most valuable lessons fro her early years.

"You can't just do what Uncle Bob told you, you need to work out your own strategy and it has to come from YOU."

Cate's 'buy and hold' strategy is one of many property strategies. In episode two, Cate speaks about the various property investment strategies that others have applied, what they all entail, and the pros and cons of the various strategies.

We hope you enjoy!]]>1547catebakos,catebakosproperty,staceymitchell,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-what-does-a-buyers-agent-do--47120295
Are you new to purchasing property, or wanting to expand your portfolio, but not sure what a Buyer’s Agent actually does?

This podcast promises to deliver an exciting and colourful bouquet of on-the-ground experiences, real life stories, tips and tactics, interesting guests, (including some particularly uproarious agents), and some clanging buyer mistakes they’ve been tasked to clean up.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47120295Sat, 23 Oct 2021 23:28:48 +0000...Our first episode of The Property Diaries is an exciting introduction for our listeners. Cate and Stacey chat about life in the property industry, their initial meeting history, and they delve into their own reasons for being… well, so nuts about...
Are you new to purchasing property, or wanting to expand your portfolio, but not sure what a Buyer’s Agent actually does?

This podcast promises to deliver an exciting and colourful bouquet of on-the-ground experiences, real life stories, tips and tactics, interesting guests, (including some particularly uproarious agents), and some clanging buyer mistakes they’ve been tasked to clean up.]]>1659catebakosproperty,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-55-a-chat-with-belinda-botzolis-one-of-our-favourite-valuers--46986352
Belinda Botzolis is an engaging personality and a qualified property valuer from Herron Todd White, based in Sydney. Belinda's passionate personality and upfront valuations approach is a wonderfully refreshing insight for our listeners. She sheds light on many of the challenges she sees purchasers facing, and she generously shares her insights for our listeners in her charismatic way.

We all hope you enjoy this sun ray of Belinda.. and we plan to get her back in the studio for more insights.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46986352Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:24:23 +0000...For our fifty-fifth episode, one of the most dynamic and fun contributors in the property world joins Cate in the studio. Belinda Botzolis is an engaging personality and a qualified property valuer from Herron Todd White, based in Sydney. Belinda's...
Belinda Botzolis is an engaging personality and a qualified property valuer from Herron Todd White, based in Sydney. Belinda's passionate personality and upfront valuations approach is a wonderfully refreshing insight for our listeners. She sheds light on many of the challenges she sees purchasers facing, and she generously shares her insights for our listeners in her charismatic way.

We all hope you enjoy this sun ray of Belinda.. and we plan to get her back in the studio for more insights.]]>2342belindabotzolis,catebakosproperty,propertyvaluations,propertyvaluer,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-54-cate-chats-with-geelong-s-michael-marmora--46456968
Michael shares some superb insights on his local market and sheds light on the rapid transformation of the city he’s called home for 22 years. From heightened buyer demand to grappling with the impact of lockdowns and Melbourne based buyers, Michael and Cate discuss Geelong’s growth trajectory in detail.

Michael gives us an exciting insight into the daily life in a busy Geelong real estate agency office, including the demands that local agents currently face as they are coming to terms with the increased popularity of Victoria’s second largest city.

In his charming, understated and respectful manner, Michael also shares with Cate his own career background; specifically how he originally entered the real estate industry and how someone so young got an exciting break into the world of property. Michael’s story is quite inspirational for those who are dreaming of a career in real estate and he is testament to the importance of having passion and determination to make an challenging role a stunning success.

We hope you enjoy!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46456968Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:16:15 +0000...For the fifty-fourth episode, Cate is thrilled to interview one of the nicest (and youngest) gentlemen in the industry; Geelong’s very own Michael Marmora. Michael shares some superb insights on his local market and sheds light on the rapid...
Michael shares some superb insights on his local market and sheds light on the rapid transformation of the city he’s called home for 22 years. From heightened buyer demand to grappling with the impact of lockdowns and Melbourne based buyers, Michael and Cate discuss Geelong’s growth trajectory in detail.

Michael gives us an exciting insight into the daily life in a busy Geelong real estate agency office, including the demands that local agents currently face as they are coming to terms with the increased popularity of Victoria’s second largest city.

In his charming, understated and respectful manner, Michael also shares with Cate his own career background; specifically how he originally entered the real estate industry and how someone so young got an exciting break into the world of property. Michael’s story is quite inspirational for those who are dreaming of a career in real estate and he is testament to the importance of having passion and determination to make an challenging role a stunning success.

We hope you enjoy!]]>2408catebakosproperty,geelongproperty,michaelmarmora,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-53-hands-on-with-cate-bakos-part-2-with-stacey-mitchell--46321895
Outlining how it all unfolds once a client has received their tailored Property Purchase Strategy and very own buying guidebook, Cate details what they will need to look for and what their important role is throughout this partnership. Using a traffic light concept, a client will report into Cate with ratings of each short-listed property.

Cate will mentor with feedback along the inspection journey, and will take the reins to proceed through all due diligence on properties of interest. This process educates a client while they are safely in the hands of one of the most experienced Buyer’s Advocates in the industry.

Cate’s watchful eye and guiding hand ensure every client is both instructed and supported on this significant journey.

Are you keen to have a partner in your search for a quality property asset? Is fear or lack of experience holding you back from succeeding? Have you become discouraged in your search continually missing out?

Listen as Cate answers Stacey’s questions all about how Phase 2 rolls out and how a client can play their part to achieve the best results from this unique service.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46321895Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:03:12 +0000...Stacey is back with Cate in the virtual studio and as part two of this special episode set and she is asking Cate all about Phase two of her unique “Co-involved Service”. Outlining how it all unfolds once a client has received their tailored...
Outlining how it all unfolds once a client has received their tailored Property Purchase Strategy and very own buying guidebook, Cate details what they will need to look for and what their important role is throughout this partnership. Using a traffic light concept, a client will report into Cate with ratings of each short-listed property.

Cate will mentor with feedback along the inspection journey, and will take the reins to proceed through all due diligence on properties of interest. This process educates a client while they are safely in the hands of one of the most experienced Buyer’s Advocates in the industry.

Cate’s watchful eye and guiding hand ensure every client is both instructed and supported on this significant journey.

Are you keen to have a partner in your search for a quality property asset? Is fear or lack of experience holding you back from succeeding? Have you become discouraged in your search continually missing out?

Listen as Cate answers Stacey’s questions all about how Phase 2 rolls out and how a client can play their part to achieve the best results from this unique service.]]>2116catebakosproperty,staceymitchell,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-hands-on-with-cate-bakos-part-1-with-stacey-mitchell--46210733
“The Co-involved Service” is a unique, targeted property buying strategy and search that caters to those keen to learn through a truly hands-on approach. The individual strategy for a co-involved client is underpinned by a weekly search itinerary - a quality selection of professionally screened offerings - and it is an education in selection, due-diligence, pre-purchase strategy, auction bidding, negotiation and many other aspects that make up a guided journey through to a client’s successful purchase of a quality property asset. The support a client receives continues all the way to settlement! And the many benefits of this truly mentored style of education last for many years beyond that.

So, have you been missing out? Is your buying strategy not working? Do you have a strategy?
Are you afraid you’ll make a mistake? Those keen to learn and perhaps wondering if a professional can help them, will love hearing Cate’s answers to everything Stacey knows they want to ask.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46210733Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:55:40 +0000...Stacey is delighted to host this first episode of a double feature set in which she and Cate discuss one of Cate’s favourite types of property buying assignments. “The Co-involved Service” is a unique, targeted property buying strategy and search...
“The Co-involved Service” is a unique, targeted property buying strategy and search that caters to those keen to learn through a truly hands-on approach. The individual strategy for a co-involved client is underpinned by a weekly search itinerary - a quality selection of professionally screened offerings - and it is an education in selection, due-diligence, pre-purchase strategy, auction bidding, negotiation and many other aspects that make up a guided journey through to a client’s successful purchase of a quality property asset. The support a client receives continues all the way to settlement! And the many benefits of this truly mentored style of education last for many years beyond that.

So, have you been missing out? Is your buying strategy not working? Do you have a strategy?
Are you afraid you’ll make a mistake? Those keen to learn and perhaps wondering if a professional can help them, will love hearing Cate’s answers to everything Stacey knows they want to ask.]]>1944catebakos,catebakosproperty,melbourne,property,staceymitchellfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-under-insurance-with-marty-sadlier--46000050
"In simple terms, Under-insurance is when the policy holder insures for less than the true value."

Marty runs a business that our listeners are already familiar with; MCG Quantity Surveying. Alongside his business partner and co-owner, Mike Mortlock, Marty is also firmly across all things quantity surveying. In this podcast, Marty talks openly about a highly problematic and systemic issue that many Australians won't even realise they are potentially falling prey to.

So what is the history and extent of under-insurance in Australia? It's a sobering conversation.

Marty and Cate discuss building replacement cost estimation for insurance purposes, the common ways that property owners currently come up with their insurance cover sum and the difference between a QS and Valuer, among other elements.

In his wonderfully passionate manner, Marty shares some real life stories and casts a spotlight on something that every investor should be aware of.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46000050Sat, 07 Aug 2021 02:02:27 +0000...This week, we're thrilled to welcome Marty Sadlier into the studio to talk with us about a much-overlooked, but really important issue; *under-insurance*. "In simple terms, Under-insurance is when the policy holder insures for less than the true...
"In simple terms, Under-insurance is when the policy holder insures for less than the true value."

Marty runs a business that our listeners are already familiar with; MCG Quantity Surveying. Alongside his business partner and co-owner, Mike Mortlock, Marty is also firmly across all things quantity surveying. In this podcast, Marty talks openly about a highly problematic and systemic issue that many Australians won't even realise they are potentially falling prey to.

So what is the history and extent of under-insurance in Australia? It's a sobering conversation.

Marty and Cate discuss building replacement cost estimation for insurance purposes, the common ways that property owners currently come up with their insurance cover sum and the difference between a QS and Valuer, among other elements.

In his wonderfully passionate manner, Marty shares some real life stories and casts a spotlight on something that every investor should be aware of.]]>1634catebakosproperty,martysadlier,mcgquantitysurveying,mikemortlock,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-rental-loss-index-with-mike-mortlock--45923373
In this interview, Cate interviews MIke about the index, how it was initiated, and what he's learnt along the way since it's launch.

The MCG Rental Loss Index promises to be one another valuable piece of every investor's jigsaw puzzle when it comes to accurate due diligence.

We're very proud to be able to call Mike and Marty friends of Cate Bakos Property, and more so, a knowledgable pair who freely give so much gold to our property industry.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45923373Sun, 01 Aug 2021 10:01:54 +0000..."The MCG Quantity Surveyors Rental Loss Index highlights the top 10 suburbs in Australia, ranked by rental losses due to rental vacancies. The index uses total rental listings greater than 21 days for the suburb, multiplied by the suburbs aggregated...
In this interview, Cate interviews MIke about the index, how it was initiated, and what he's learnt along the way since it's launch.

The MCG Rental Loss Index promises to be one another valuable piece of every investor's jigsaw puzzle when it comes to accurate due diligence.

We're very proud to be able to call Mike and Marty friends of Cate Bakos Property, and more so, a knowledgable pair who freely give so much gold to our property industry.]]>1890australianproperty,catebakosproperty,mcgquantitysurveyors,mikemortlock,quantitysurveying,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-49-a-black-swan-event-with-pete-wargent--45743396As Investopedia explains: "What Is a Black Swan?..
A black swan is an unpredictable event that is beyond what is normally expected of a situation and has potentially severe consequences. Black swan events are characterised by their extreme rarity, severe impact, and the widespread insistence they were obvious in hindsight.
A black swan is an extremely rare event with severe consequences. It cannot be predicted beforehand, though after the fact, many falsely claim it should have been predictable.
Black swan events can cause catastrophic damage to an economy by negatively impacting markets and investments, but even the use of robust modelling cannot prevent a black swan event.
Reliance on standard forecasting tools can both fail to predict and potentially increase vulnerability to black swans by propagating risk and offering false security."

Pete and Cate met back in 2017 and they have shared interviews, articles, webinars and budget nights, to name a few economist/geeky moments.
Their love of the Australian property market, combined wth their affinity for investment principles has helped them become firm friends and industry colleagues. Pete runs a fabulous daily blogspot, in addition to a Brisbane-based buyer's agency business. The pair swap insights and opinions on a regular basis.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45743396Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:14:20 +0000...Cate caught a glimpse of a fabulous blog of Pete's on his blogspot page... a sensible reminder to investors to consider a "black swan event". It caught her eye because it's a timely reminder that things *can* go wrong; and we all need to make sure we...As Investopedia explains: "What Is a Black Swan?..
A black swan is an unpredictable event that is beyond what is normally expected of a situation and has potentially severe consequences. Black swan events are characterised by their extreme rarity, severe impact, and the widespread insistence they were obvious in hindsight.
A black swan is an extremely rare event with severe consequences. It cannot be predicted beforehand, though after the fact, many falsely claim it should have been predictable.
Black swan events can cause catastrophic damage to an economy by negatively impacting markets and investments, but even the use of robust modelling cannot prevent a black swan event.
Reliance on standard forecasting tools can both fail to predict and potentially increase vulnerability to black swans by propagating risk and offering false security."

Pete and Cate met back in 2017 and they have shared interviews, articles, webinars and budget nights, to name a few economist/geeky moments.
Their love of the Australian property market, combined wth their affinity for investment principles has helped them become firm friends and industry colleagues. Pete runs a fabulous daily blogspot, in addition to a Brisbane-based buyer's agency business. The pair swap insights and opinions on a regular basis.]]>2423buyersbuyers,catebakosproperty,petewargent,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-48-stacey-and-cate-cover-social-proof--45636712
What is “social proof” in the world of property buying and why do buyers need to be prepared for this unexpected element?  Stacey and Cate discuss how the wrong response to this phenomenon can lead to real property buying regrets. Understanding social proof and its role in our pre-purchase analysis can protect and position a buyer for success and confidence no matter what the “market” around them is doing.  ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45636712Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:52:28 +0000...Returning to record together in their 8th episode of this series, Cate and Stacey delve into this particular human behaviour and explore the potential cost of falling prey to social proof. What is “social proof” in the world of property buying and...
What is “social proof” in the world of property buying and why do buyers need to be prepared for this unexpected element?  Stacey and Cate discuss how the wrong response to this phenomenon can lead to real property buying regrets. Understanding social proof and its role in our pre-purchase analysis can protect and position a buyer for success and confidence no matter what the “market” around them is doing.  ]]>2471catebakosproperty,socialproof,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-stacey-and-cate-discuss-upgrading--45538674
Buyers become increasingly frustrated in this “Chicken and egg” scenario and sometimes exhibit irrational behaviours such as over-spending or even buying the WRONG property in moments of desperation. Sharing concrete tips for what to weigh up Cate is in the hot seat as Stacey asks questions and drills down to all the information that should be considered in these scenarios. Its’ not all serious though… Stacey reminds Cate to share a favourite account of how she helped one family who were juggling settlements that didn’t line up and what they did about it together. Stacey and Cate hope this episode makes for a valuable resource as buyers and sellers unlock this puzzle.

We hope you enjoy!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45538674Fri, 02 Jul 2021 04:22:02 +0000...Returning to record together in their 7th episode of this series, Cate and Stacey shed light on this important question. While our hot property market continues to face complex forces, we are experiencing a noticeable Buyer/Seller imbalance. The...
Buyers become increasingly frustrated in this “Chicken and egg” scenario and sometimes exhibit irrational behaviours such as over-spending or even buying the WRONG property in moments of desperation. Sharing concrete tips for what to weigh up Cate is in the hot seat as Stacey asks questions and drills down to all the information that should be considered in these scenarios. Its’ not all serious though… Stacey reminds Cate to share a favourite account of how she helped one family who were juggling settlements that didn’t line up and what they did about it together. Stacey and Cate hope this episode makes for a valuable resource as buyers and sellers unlock this puzzle.

We hope you enjoy!]]>1883catebakosproperty,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-stacey-and-cate-discuss-the-magic-quadrant--44296438
Buyers are being currently being challenged by high bidder numbers, tough competition and tight campaign timeframes. The cause of this difficult environment is three-fold; a heady trifecta of heightened consumer confidence, record low interest rates and a stock shortage.

Cate and Stacey talk about the risks involved with 'killer bids', from valuation shortfalls to later regret. They share some of their own client experiences and they talk about some of the subtle tactics they employ in a hot seller's market in an effort to have a successful acquisition journey.

Cate unpacks The Magic Quadrant; a tool she's used to help buyers determine a realistic and feasible strategy since 2011. Breaking down the four main segments of the quadrant helps buyers work through their priority levels and shines a light on the piece that they are least reluctant to change.

"It only requires moving one piece of the puzzle to make this work", she often says to her clients.

Stacey and Cate have known each other for over seven years now, and with their shared passion for property and their deep involvement in client-journeys, they thrive on bringing to life some of the more memorable experiences they've shared.

In her warm and effusive way, Stacey probes Cate with some wonderful questions in an effort to give their listeners some exciting insight into the world of property negotiations. Having based her property career in Melbourne for almost twenty years now, Cate's breadth of negotiation and campaign experience is targeted beautifully by her co-host.

Stacey is an energetic interviewer, a dedicated Buyer's Agent and renovator with a great collection of real-life tales to share. The duo try to keep it as authentic as possible, and with a hint of education and loads of fun.

Cate and Stacey are having a lot of fun prepping more episodes for this special series and they look forward to bringing more investor and buyer's agent stories to light in the coming weeks… stay tuned.

We hope you enjoy!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44296438Sun, 11 Apr 2021 23:48:26 +0000...In their sixth episode returning to the studio, Stacey and Cate decided to tackle some tips for buyers in this heated market. Buyers are being currently being challenged by high bidder numbers, tough competition and tight campaign timeframes. The...
Buyers are being currently being challenged by high bidder numbers, tough competition and tight campaign timeframes. The cause of this difficult environment is three-fold; a heady trifecta of heightened consumer confidence, record low interest rates and a stock shortage.

Cate and Stacey talk about the risks involved with 'killer bids', from valuation shortfalls to later regret. They share some of their own client experiences and they talk about some of the subtle tactics they employ in a hot seller's market in an effort to have a successful acquisition journey.

Cate unpacks The Magic Quadrant; a tool she's used to help buyers determine a realistic and feasible strategy since 2011. Breaking down the four main segments of the quadrant helps buyers work through their priority levels and shines a light on the piece that they are least reluctant to change.

"It only requires moving one piece of the puzzle to make this work", she often says to her clients.

Stacey and Cate have known each other for over seven years now, and with their shared passion for property and their deep involvement in client-journeys, they thrive on bringing to life some of the more memorable experiences they've shared.

In her warm and effusive way, Stacey probes Cate with some wonderful questions in an effort to give their listeners some exciting insight into the world of property negotiations. Having based her property career in Melbourne for almost twenty years now, Cate's breadth of negotiation and campaign experience is targeted beautifully by her co-host.

Stacey is an energetic interviewer, a dedicated Buyer's Agent and renovator with a great collection of real-life tales to share. The duo try to keep it as authentic as possible, and with a hint of education and loads of fun.

Cate and Stacey are having a lot of fun prepping more episodes for this special series and they look forward to bringing more investor and buyer's agent stories to light in the coming weeks… stay tuned.

We hope you enjoy!]]>1505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-stacey-and-cate-cover-private-sales--43998088
Stacey and Cate have known each other for over seven years now, and with their shared passion for property and their deep involvement in client-journeys, they thrive on bringing to life some of the more memorable experiences they've shared.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43998088Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:57:50 +0000...In their fifth episode returning to the studio, Stacey and Cate chat all things private sales, and in particular the various twists and turns that private sale campaigns can take. Unlike auction scenarios, private sales are not governed by rules like...
Stacey and Cate have known each other for over seven years now, and with their shared passion for property and their deep involvement in client-journeys, they thrive on bringing to life some of the more memorable experiences they've shared.]]>1894catebakosproperty,geelongproperty,melbourneproperty,privatesale,staceymitchellfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-stacey-and-cate-cover-all-things-auctions--43784808
Stacey and Cate have been tackling auctions together for almost five years now, and they decided to answer some of the most burning questions their buyers often ask.

In her warm and effusive way, Stacey probes Cate with some wonderful questions in an effort to give their listeners some wonderful insight into the world of property auctions. Having based her property career in Melbourne for almost twenty years now, Cate's breadth of varying auction styles, bidding tactics and vendor insights shines bright in this gripping episode.

Stacey is an energetic interviewer, a dedicated Buyer's Agent and renovator with a great collection of real-life tales to share. The duo try to keep it as authentic as possible, and with a hint of education and loads of fun.

Cate and Stacey are having a lot of fun prepping more episodes for this special series and they look forward to bringing more investor and buyer's agent stories to light in the coming weeks. Next week, we're canvasing private sale negotiation tactics... stay tuned.

We hope you enjoy!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43784808Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:48:54 +0000...In their fourth episode returning to the studio, Stacey and Cate chat all things AUCTIONS, from how to glean valuable tips from the agents, to how they put on their best game face to bid. Stacey and Cate have been tackling auctions together for...
Stacey and Cate have been tackling auctions together for almost five years now, and they decided to answer some of the most burning questions their buyers often ask.

In her warm and effusive way, Stacey probes Cate with some wonderful questions in an effort to give their listeners some wonderful insight into the world of property auctions. Having based her property career in Melbourne for almost twenty years now, Cate's breadth of varying auction styles, bidding tactics and vendor insights shines bright in this gripping episode.

Stacey is an energetic interviewer, a dedicated Buyer's Agent and renovator with a great collection of real-life tales to share. The duo try to keep it as authentic as possible, and with a hint of education and loads of fun.

Cate and Stacey are having a lot of fun prepping more episodes for this special series and they look forward to bringing more investor and buyer's agent stories to light in the coming weeks. Next week, we're canvasing private sale negotiation tactics... stay tuned.

We hope you enjoy!]]>1875catebakosproperty,geelongauctions,melbourneauctions,propertyauctions,staceymitchellfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-stacey-and-cate-chat-about-navigating-a-hot-market--43555119
Stacey shares some of her examples of a hot market from her experiences of late in her home town; Geelong. Geelong has been one of the star performers throughout COVID-19 and it is no stranger to tight days on market, hefty price increases and excruciatingly challenging competition levels.

While buyers can't easily hold back their competition, there are some things that they can do to maximise their chances of success in any market. The pair discuss these tips and shed light on the importance of being able to move quickly.

"Our tactic was to say to the agents, 'don't worry about what's listed, tell me what you are listing' ..."
Stacey is an energetic interviewer, a dedicated Buyer's Agent and renovator with a great collection of real-life tales to share. The duo try to keep it as authentic as possible, and with a hint of education and loads of fun.

Cate and Stacey are having a lot of fun prepping more episodes for this special series and they look forward to bringing more investor and buyer's agent stories to light in the coming weeks. Next week, we're canvasing auction tactics... stay tuned.

We hope you enjoy!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43555119Sat, 20 Feb 2021 06:13:56 +0000...In their third episode returning to the studio, Stacey and Cate cast a special focus onto hot markets; a very timely episode to canvas given the exceptionally tough conditions buyers are currently facing around our nation in MANY cities. Stacey...
Stacey shares some of her examples of a hot market from her experiences of late in her home town; Geelong. Geelong has been one of the star performers throughout COVID-19 and it is no stranger to tight days on market, hefty price increases and excruciatingly challenging competition levels.

While buyers can't easily hold back their competition, there are some things that they can do to maximise their chances of success in any market. The pair discuss these tips and shed light on the importance of being able to move quickly.

"Our tactic was to say to the agents, 'don't worry about what's listed, tell me what you are listing' ..."
Stacey is an energetic interviewer, a dedicated Buyer's Agent and renovator with a great collection of real-life tales to share. The duo try to keep it as authentic as possible, and with a hint of education and loads of fun.

Cate and Stacey are having a lot of fun prepping more episodes for this special series and they look forward to bringing more investor and buyer's agent stories to light in the coming weeks. Next week, we're canvasing auction tactics... stay tuned.

We hope you enjoy!]]>1861australianproperty,catebakosproperty,staceymitchell,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-stacey-and-cate-discuss-the-next-investment-property--43399249
From poorly executed strategies to terrible motivations, Stacey prods Cate with every impressive question imaginable. The two enjoy their banter, and hope that their listeners enjoy their answers to the questions that so many wonder about.

Stacey is an energetic interviewer, a dedicated Buyer's Agent and renovator with a great collection of real-life tales to share. The duo try to keep it as authentic as possible, and with a hint of education and loads of fun.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43399249Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:40:14 +0000...In their second episode returning to the studio, Stacey puts Cate back in the hotseat and asks all of the questions she can muster that relate to second-time investors. What makes investors return? What precludes some? And why is it a diminishing...
From poorly executed strategies to terrible motivations, Stacey prods Cate with every impressive question imaginable. The two enjoy their banter, and hope that their listeners enjoy their answers to the questions that so many wonder about.

Stacey is an energetic interviewer, a dedicated Buyer's Agent and renovator with a great collection of real-life tales to share. The duo try to keep it as authentic as possible, and with a hint of education and loads of fun.]]>2153catebakos,catebakosproperty,staceyandcate,staceymitchell,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-stacey-and-cate-discuss-landlord-life--43225020Stacey hosts this time, and quizzes Cate about life as a landlord, and more specifically, the journey that a budding landlord can anticipate. This isn't restricted to first time landlords either; Cate shares some tips on the various adventures she's personally experienced, and she also shares some valuable pointers in an effort to ease unnecessary landlord stress.
Cate also mentions her Property Manager matrix and discusses the difference between a good property manager and a *great* one. The attached matrix is free for our listeners to print/download.
Cate and Stacey had a lot of fun prepping for this special series and they look forward to bringing more investor and buyer's agent stories to light in the coming weeks. We hope you enjoy!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43225020Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:18:23 +0000...In this special first episode of many, Stacey and Cate talk all facets of their job, experiences and property adventures. Stacey hosts this time, and quizzes Cate about life as a landlord, and more specifically, the journey that a budding landlord can...Stacey hosts this time, and quizzes Cate about life as a landlord, and more specifically, the journey that a budding landlord can anticipate. This isn't restricted to first time landlords either; Cate shares some tips on the various adventures she's personally experienced, and she also shares some valuable pointers in an effort to ease unnecessary landlord stress.
Cate also mentions her Property Manager matrix and discusses the difference between a good property manager and a *great* one. The attached matrix is free for our listeners to print/download.
Cate and Stacey had a lot of fun prepping for this special series and they look forward to bringing more investor and buyer's agent stories to light in the coming weeks. We hope you enjoy!]]>2112buyers,buyersadvocates,catebakos,catebakosproperty,landlord,staceymitchellfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-a-chat-with-peter-karaoglanis-2-of-2--42890728A property tidy up doesn't stop at visual presentation. Peter shares with our listeners some of the extremes his clean ups cover, from drug residue to horrendous scents, and he explains some of the fundamental items that are a must-do for anyone who is thinking of selling or renting.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42890728Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:10:30 +0000...Peter Karaoglanis returns to the studio to chat with Cate about the importance of presenting a property for sale or rent, and he shares openly some of the journeys he's experienced as a small business owner. A property tidy up doesn't stop at visual...A property tidy up doesn't stop at visual presentation. Peter shares with our listeners some of the extremes his clean ups cover, from drug residue to horrendous scents, and he explains some of the fundamental items that are a must-do for anyone who is thinking of selling or renting.]]>1946catebakosproperty,peterkaraoglanis,rentsellbuymove,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-a-chat-with-peter-karaoglanis-1-of-2--42778136Rent Sell Buy Move is a versatile operation that tackles clean ups and home improvement for those who are transitioning; whether it be upgrading, downsizing, selling or renting. No job is too large or too small, and diversity seems to go hand in hand for Peter.

"A home is your castle, we are now preparing to be someone else's castle" is one of Peter's favourite motto's.

In this first (of two) episode, Cate delves into the idea behind the business, the experience Peter gleaned leading up to launching Buy Sell Rent Move, a typical day in the life of Peter, his experience as a cameraman and his love of coffee.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42778136Mon, 04 Jan 2021 04:26:47 +0000...Peter Karaoglanis runs a business called Rent Sell Buy Move, which as the name suggests, is a business that plays a key part in a lot of home transitions. Peter launched his boutique business over ten years ago after recognising an opportunity to put...Rent Sell Buy Move is a versatile operation that tackles clean ups and home improvement for those who are transitioning; whether it be upgrading, downsizing, selling or renting. No job is too large or too small, and diversity seems to go hand in hand for Peter.

"A home is your castle, we are now preparing to be someone else's castle" is one of Peter's favourite motto's.

In this first (of two) episode, Cate delves into the idea behind the business, the experience Peter gleaned leading up to launching Buy Sell Rent Move, a typical day in the life of Peter, his experience as a cameraman and his love of coffee.]]>2031catebakosproperty,rentsellbuymove,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-a-chat-with-kay-colquhoun-2-of-2--42478630
Kay is a supporter of women, a mother of two daughters and a wonderful beacon of encouragement for those around her.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42478630Mon, 14 Dec 2020 11:43:42 +0000...In this second episode with Kay, Cate chats openly about the rigour and excitement of the Telstra Businesswomen's awards, and how crucial a role the awards played in her life during this exciting time. Kay was a judge of the awards and she speaks from...
Kay is a supporter of women, a mother of two daughters and a wonderful beacon of encouragement for those around her.]]>1813catebakosproperty,kaycolquhoun,telstrabusinesswomensawards,thepropertydiaries,wingatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-a-chat-with-kay-colquhoun-1-of-2--42357762
Kay has experienced a significant career shift, from her days as a trained nurse on the ward to her more recent roles with banks and financiers following her MBA.

A dedicated mother, wife, colleague, awards judge and moreso, an incredible team player, Kay brings some of her magic to the studio and joins Cate to talk all things career shifts, property and client care.

One of Kay's most wonderful traits is her raw honesty and care. In a world of high net worth clients, it takes strength to tell someone, "I don't like your idea", but Kay does this with finesse and sensitivity.

We hope you enjoy this wonderfully engaging catch up between two friends who share a common connection; The Telstra Businesswomen's Awards.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42357762Mon, 07 Dec 2020 10:58:00 +0000...Kay Colquhoun is an inspiring woman in her own right, professionally and personally. What she's well known for in the business community is her ability to lift others and promote great individuals; specifically women. Kay has experienced a...
Kay has experienced a significant career shift, from her days as a trained nurse on the ward to her more recent roles with banks and financiers following her MBA.

A dedicated mother, wife, colleague, awards judge and moreso, an incredible team player, Kay brings some of her magic to the studio and joins Cate to talk all things career shifts, property and client care.

One of Kay's most wonderful traits is her raw honesty and care. In a world of high net worth clients, it takes strength to tell someone, "I don't like your idea", but Kay does this with finesse and sensitivity.

We hope you enjoy this wonderfully engaging catch up between two friends who share a common connection; The Telstra Businesswomen's Awards.]]>1771catebakosproperty,kaycolquhoun,thepropertydiaries,wingatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-a-chat-with-chris-dimitropoulos-2-of-2--42237206
Cate quizzes Chris on some of the elements that every new business entrepreneur needs to consider. From self doubt to juggling family time, working out the unique selling proposition, to managing organic business growth. Chris is raw, honest and very happy to share his success with our listeners.

Chris's openness and deep family values reign in this superb catch up.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42237206Mon, 30 Nov 2020 11:13:58 +0000...One of Sydney's most engaging and caring property managers returns to the studio. Chris Dimitropoulos shares with us his initial impetus for starting his own business, his reasons for doing things differently, and he generously shares some valuable...
Cate quizzes Chris on some of the elements that every new business entrepreneur needs to consider. From self doubt to juggling family time, working out the unique selling proposition, to managing organic business growth. Chris is raw, honest and very happy to share his success with our listeners.

Chris's openness and deep family values reign in this superb catch up.]]>2203catebakosproperty,chrisdimitropoulos,nextgenpm,propertytalkaustralia,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-a-chat-with-chris-dimitropoulos-1-of-2--42114921
"I initially went to my accountant to ask how I could save some tax," but this early twenty-something quickly realised that there was much more to property investing than tax deductions. Chris superbly articulates two of the key differentials between the Melbourne and Sydney markets, and also sheds light on the reasons why he decided to become one of PTA's three administrators.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42114921Mon, 23 Nov 2020 07:09:34 +0000...One of the loveliest and most understated property professionals joins us in the studio for a remarkable reflection of his property investing achievements, his learnings and his motivation to spread the property cheer throughout his impressive online...
"I initially went to my accountant to ask how I could save some tax," but this early twenty-something quickly realised that there was much more to property investing than tax deductions. Chris superbly articulates two of the key differentials between the Melbourne and Sydney markets, and also sheds light on the reasons why he decided to become one of PTA's three administrators.]]>2070catebakosproperty,nextgenpropertymanagement,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s10-e34-a-chat-with-michael-chadwick-episode-2-of-2--41996716
From memorable past jobs to things that can go wrong, Michael talks candidly about the ups and downs of Melbourne architecture.

His passion for his work, his client's journeys and his desire to work to budgets is obvious, and this interview caps off what has been a very special series.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41996716Mon, 16 Nov 2020 08:46:16 +0000...One of our inner-west's favourite architects, Michael Chadwick joins Cate back in the studio to talk about his approach when it comes to assisting his clients with a multi-stage renovation project. From memorable past jobs to things that can go...
From memorable past jobs to things that can go wrong, Michael talks candidly about the ups and downs of Melbourne architecture.

His passion for his work, his client's journeys and his desire to work to budgets is obvious, and this interview caps off what has been a very special series.]]>1549catebakosproperty,chadwickarchitects,innerwest,michaelchadwick,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s10-e33-a-chat-with-michael-chadwick-episode-1-of-2--41873780
Although he confessed that being asked "who is Michael Chadwick" feels like a speed dating question, this clever man thinks on his feet and talks our listeners through his career aspirations, his pathway into architecture, and his passion for the environment and how it fits into architecture.

Today, this new Australian shares all of the things he loves about his new home city, (sport and all), and his passion for client care shines bright.

"A lot of my training has been here in Australia".

From energy to insulation, new legislation to Aussie building codes, this young architect's ability to pivot and learn a new way of thinking in a new country have shaped him into the professional he is today.

Michael's willingness to share his journey makes this first episode a special one for The Property Diaries listeners.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41873780Mon, 09 Nov 2020 11:14:41 +0000...Michael is a skilled, (humble), and thoughtful architect who lives with his family in Melbourne's inner-west. Having studied at the University of Cambridge in the UK, Michael found himself embracing life in Australia - and specifically, a new life in...
Although he confessed that being asked "who is Michael Chadwick" feels like a speed dating question, this clever man thinks on his feet and talks our listeners through his career aspirations, his pathway into architecture, and his passion for the environment and how it fits into architecture.

Today, this new Australian shares all of the things he loves about his new home city, (sport and all), and his passion for client care shines bright.

"A lot of my training has been here in Australia".

From energy to insulation, new legislation to Aussie building codes, this young architect's ability to pivot and learn a new way of thinking in a new country have shaped him into the professional he is today.

Michael's willingness to share his journey makes this first episode a special one for The Property Diaries listeners.]]>1594catebakos,catebakosproperty,chadwickarchitects,michaelchadwickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s09-e32-a-chat-with-simon-pressley-episode-2-of-2--41753638
Simon's down to earth nature shines bright and he generously gives our listeners some incredible investing tips. His unwavering ability to look solely at the numbers, (and to steer clear of emotional decision making) is what puts him in the top few property analysts within our Australian markets.

Describing a diversified property portfolio like a parcel of shares makes us smile, and this indeed captures the heart of what this investment advisor prides himself on when he approaches property advice.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41753638Mon, 02 Nov 2020 08:27:26 +0000...Simon joins us for our second episode and we are SO excited to hear *what* it is that catches Simon's eye when he runs his ruler over a city, and *how* he goes about researching future growth prospects. Simon also talks about growth cycles; what...
Simon's down to earth nature shines bright and he generously gives our listeners some incredible investing tips. His unwavering ability to look solely at the numbers, (and to steer clear of emotional decision making) is what puts him in the top few property analysts within our Australian markets.

Describing a diversified property portfolio like a parcel of shares makes us smile, and this indeed captures the heart of what this investment advisor prides himself on when he approaches property advice.]]>1861catebakosproperty,propertyology,simonpressley,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s09-e31-a-chat-with-simon-pressley-episode-1-of-2--41642675
"What did I really love?"

Recognising the gap in the process flow chart when it came to the buying process, Simon decided to utilise his skills and appreciation of the decisions people face.

"I'm going to take this one step further. I don't want to help people buy the family home, I want to help them invest."

Cate and Simon talk about investor attitudes towards debt, risk and some of the misconceptions about property investing. Simon's rawness, honesty and scientific approach to property investing is totally unique, and wonderfully engaging. Simon is a particularly generous peer when it comes to sharing his insights with his industry comrades and it's with great pleasure that I share Simon's episodes with our listeners.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41642675Mon, 26 Oct 2020 11:34:05 +0000...Simon Pressley runs an impressive business, Propertyology and is one of our nations finest property analysts. Initially starting out in banking and finance, Simon decided to pursue his two passions; property and economics. "What did I really love?"...
"What did I really love?"

Recognising the gap in the process flow chart when it came to the buying process, Simon decided to utilise his skills and appreciation of the decisions people face.

"I'm going to take this one step further. I don't want to help people buy the family home, I want to help them invest."

Cate and Simon talk about investor attitudes towards debt, risk and some of the misconceptions about property investing. Simon's rawness, honesty and scientific approach to property investing is totally unique, and wonderfully engaging. Simon is a particularly generous peer when it comes to sharing his insights with his industry comrades and it's with great pleasure that I share Simon's episodes with our listeners.]]>1932catebakosproperty,propertyology,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s08-e30-a-chat-with-brooke-flint-episode-2-of-2--41532540
Brooke is a director of Head Start Homes, an incredible initiative that combines commercial skill, banking experience, real estate prowess and kindness. Brooke shares her vision, discusses the program structure she has devised in an effort to enable her clients to be 'purchase-ready', and most incredibly, Brooke articulates what it's meant for her to make a difference in this industry.

"When Charlene bought her home, she and her three children got their own home. That's four people in a home that belongs to them. And her flat then went to a new family who needed shelter. A family of six people. That's TEN people we helped."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41532540Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:05:04 +0000...After a fabulous catch up in the virtual studio, Brooke and Cate moved on to discuss a very touching, real life story about one of Brooke's clients within the Head Start Homes charity. Brooke speaks openly about her desire to "do real estate for...
Brooke is a director of Head Start Homes, an incredible initiative that combines commercial skill, banking experience, real estate prowess and kindness. Brooke shares her vision, discusses the program structure she has devised in an effort to enable her clients to be 'purchase-ready', and most incredibly, Brooke articulates what it's meant for her to make a difference in this industry.

"When Charlene bought her home, she and her three children got their own home. That's four people in a home that belongs to them. And her flat then went to a new family who needed shelter. A family of six people. That's TEN people we helped."]]>1570ausproperty,australianproperty,brookeflint,catebakosproperty,flintproperty,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s08-e29-a-chat-with-brooke-flint-episode-1-of-2--41418602Brooke's strength, incredible communication ability, big heart and love of her industry shines through in this enchanting chat.

"To really do the right thing by people... and be of service".


"It's empathy, and it's really understanding what that person is going through at that point in time."

Cate and Brooke enjoy swapping stories, comparing their cities and talking about the multitude of things they have in common as Buyer's Agents in their respective cities.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41418602Mon, 12 Oct 2020 09:46:17 +0000...This week’s two-part mini-series features a very special person indeed. Brooke Flint is a fellow Buyer's Agent who is based in Sydney and runs her own business, Flint Property. Brooke's strength, incredible communication ability, big heart and love...Brooke's strength, incredible communication ability, big heart and love of her industry shines through in this enchanting chat.

"To really do the right thing by people... and be of service".


"It's empathy, and it's really understanding what that person is going through at that point in time."

Cate and Brooke enjoy swapping stories, comparing their cities and talking about the multitude of things they have in common as Buyer's Agents in their respective cities.]]>2384brookeflint,catebakosproperty,flintproperty,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s07-e28-a-chat-with-mike-mortlock-episode-5-of-5--41304153
"The data just tells us what it tells us", says Mike.

Cate's focus on equity growth comes to the fore as the pair discuss the patterns that are visible from Mike's data.

"I'm quite happy with the meritocracy of data."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41304153Mon, 05 Oct 2020 10:41:56 +0000...On this final episode with Mike Mortlock, Cate and Mike discuss investment property renovation expenditure, and specifically the possible reasons why investors have recently spent more in some states and less in others. As strange as this set of...
"The data just tells us what it tells us", says Mike.

Cate's focus on equity growth comes to the fore as the pair discuss the patterns that are visible from Mike's data.

"I'm quite happy with the meritocracy of data."]]>1686australianproperty,catebakosproperty,mcgquantitysurveying,mikemortlock,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s07-e27-a-chat-with-mike-mortlock-episode-4-of-5--41222506As strange as this set of observations may sound funny, but the pair discuss the prevalence of depreciation schedules, investor awareness in relation to tax refunds, and the changes to the Australian property industry.

"The reasons behind that? Well, that's the point of this podcast."

Mike’s business has recently completed an interesting ‘White Paper’ study titled 1,000 Assets.

The study involved a four year documented focus on investor behaviour, from location trends to renovation expenditure and beyond. MCG Quantity Surveying uncovered some 40+ trends within the study and their work will continue to shape our ability to profile Australian investor behaviour.

In March, Mike provided Cate with the raw insights in an effort to identify the behaviour behind the trends and to glean a better understanding of some of the drivers for these investor behaviours.

Armed with the entire data set, Cate asked Mike if they could distill her top four trends on The Property Diaries for our listeners.

Cate unpacks some of the likely explanations from the coal face and sheds light on some of the methodology for how units are designated.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41222506Wed, 30 Sep 2020 11:01:36 +0000...On this fourth episode with Mike Mortlock, Cate and Mike discuss an interesting investor behaviour; the time taken for investors to source a depreciation schedule from the date of settlement. As strange as this set of observations may sound funny,...As strange as this set of observations may sound funny, but the pair discuss the prevalence of depreciation schedules, investor awareness in relation to tax refunds, and the changes to the Australian property industry.

"The reasons behind that? Well, that's the point of this podcast."

Mike’s business has recently completed an interesting ‘White Paper’ study titled 1,000 Assets.

The study involved a four year documented focus on investor behaviour, from location trends to renovation expenditure and beyond. MCG Quantity Surveying uncovered some 40+ trends within the study and their work will continue to shape our ability to profile Australian investor behaviour.

In March, Mike provided Cate with the raw insights in an effort to identify the behaviour behind the trends and to glean a better understanding of some of the drivers for these investor behaviours.

Armed with the entire data set, Cate asked Mike if they could distill her top four trends on The Property Diaries for our listeners.

Cate unpacks some of the likely explanations from the coal face and sheds light on some of the methodology for how units are designated.]]>1575falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s07-e26-a-chat-with-mike-mortlock-episode-3-of-5--41092785
"The four year change was around a 10% increase in houses and a 28% drop in units."

Mike’s business has recently completed an interesting ‘White Paper’ study titled 1,000 Assets.
The study involved a four year documented focus on investor behaviour, from location trends to renovation expenditure and beyond. MCG Quantity Surveying uncovered some 40+ trends within the study and their work will continue to shape our ability to profile Australian investor behaviour.

Cate unpacks some of the likely explanations from the coal face and sheds light on some of the methodology for how units are designated.

We're very grateful to Mike for allowing us to delve into these findings to explore some plausible explanations for the trends he's uncovered.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41092785Thu, 24 Sep 2020 02:02:29 +0000...MCG Quantity Surveying's Mike Mortlock rejoins Cate in the studio to share more of his '1,000 Assets' study with Cate. This particular episode focuses on a well-recognised, but little understood investor trend: why houses are *more* preferred by...
"The four year change was around a 10% increase in houses and a 28% drop in units."

Mike’s business has recently completed an interesting ‘White Paper’ study titled 1,000 Assets.
The study involved a four year documented focus on investor behaviour, from location trends to renovation expenditure and beyond. MCG Quantity Surveying uncovered some 40+ trends within the study and their work will continue to shape our ability to profile Australian investor behaviour.

Cate unpacks some of the likely explanations from the coal face and sheds light on some of the methodology for how units are designated.

We're very grateful to Mike for allowing us to delve into these findings to explore some plausible explanations for the trends he's uncovered.]]>1971australianproperty,catebakos,mcgqs,mcgquantitysurveying,mikemortlock,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s07-e25-a-chat-with-mike-mortlock-episode-2-of-5--40993828
Mike is a cofounder of MCG Quantity Surveyors and is an industry leader in tax depreciation. He has completed thousands of depreciation schedules for commercial and residential property and has a penchant for data, trends and investor behaviour.

This fascination led Mike to prepare a white paper; "1,000 Assets Study" which documented multiple trends, correlations and novel findings. From distance between home and dwelling, amounts spent on renovations and improvements to time lapsed between acquisition and tax rebate, Mike's data is compelling.

In March, Mike provided Cate with the raw insights in an effort to identify the behaviour behind the trends and to glean a better understanding of some of the drivers for these investor behaviours.

Armed with the entire data set, Cate asked Mike if they could distill her top four trends on The Property Diaries for our listeners.

This second episode with Mike Mortlock unpacks all of the reasons why a quarter of investors have lived in their asset, and we blast the myth that suggests first home owner grants are the driving force for this trend. Cate details the concept of "the accidental investor" and shares the reasons why this can be a mistake for so many.

We hope you enjoy!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40993828Sat, 19 Sep 2020 01:46:20 +0000..."One in four investors live in their asset *before* they rent it out." Mike is a cofounder of MCG Quantity Surveyors and is an industry leader in tax depreciation. He has completed thousands of depreciation schedules for commercial and residential...
Mike is a cofounder of MCG Quantity Surveyors and is an industry leader in tax depreciation. He has completed thousands of depreciation schedules for commercial and residential property and has a penchant for data, trends and investor behaviour.

This fascination led Mike to prepare a white paper; "1,000 Assets Study" which documented multiple trends, correlations and novel findings. From distance between home and dwelling, amounts spent on renovations and improvements to time lapsed between acquisition and tax rebate, Mike's data is compelling.

In March, Mike provided Cate with the raw insights in an effort to identify the behaviour behind the trends and to glean a better understanding of some of the drivers for these investor behaviours.

Armed with the entire data set, Cate asked Mike if they could distill her top four trends on The Property Diaries for our listeners.

This second episode with Mike Mortlock unpacks all of the reasons why a quarter of investors have lived in their asset, and we blast the myth that suggests first home owner grants are the driving force for this trend. Cate details the concept of "the accidental investor" and shares the reasons why this can be a mistake for so many.

We hope you enjoy!]]>2069catebakos,catebakosproperty,mcgquantitysurveying,mikemortlock,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s07-e24-a-chat-with-mike-mortlock-episode-1-of-5--40891035
Mike is a cofounder of MCG Quantity Surveyors and is an industry leader in tax depreciation. Mike has worked as an expert depreciation consultant with a number of major firms such as McDonalds, CMC Markets, Deloitte, PwC and more. He has completed thousands of depreciation schedules for commercial and residential property and is in demand as a public speaker and property commentator having been featured in Australian Property Investor, Smart Property Investor, Property Observer, Sky Business and other print and radio publications. As a specialist in tax depreciation, Mike has a wealth of knowledge and a passion for maximising depreciation entitlements.

Cate met Mike back in 2018 when Mike asked her to feature on his podcast, Geared for Growth. The pair hit it off straight away and have enjoyed tax, economic, political, sports cars, and (-the occasional bit of-) science banter.

Cate quizzes Mike during this first episode about what he does, how investors have changed over the years, and what buyers can anticipate in this current market.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40891035Mon, 14 Sep 2020 05:06:09 +0000..."What does a QS do?" Mike is a cofounder of MCG Quantity Surveyors and is an industry leader in tax depreciation. Mike has worked as an expert depreciation consultant with a number of major firms such as McDonalds, CMC Markets, Deloitte, PwC and...
Mike is a cofounder of MCG Quantity Surveyors and is an industry leader in tax depreciation. Mike has worked as an expert depreciation consultant with a number of major firms such as McDonalds, CMC Markets, Deloitte, PwC and more. He has completed thousands of depreciation schedules for commercial and residential property and is in demand as a public speaker and property commentator having been featured in Australian Property Investor, Smart Property Investor, Property Observer, Sky Business and other print and radio publications. As a specialist in tax depreciation, Mike has a wealth of knowledge and a passion for maximising depreciation entitlements.

Cate met Mike back in 2018 when Mike asked her to feature on his podcast, Geared for Growth. The pair hit it off straight away and have enjoyed tax, economic, political, sports cars, and (-the occasional bit of-) science banter.

Cate quizzes Mike during this first episode about what he does, how investors have changed over the years, and what buyers can anticipate in this current market.]]>2040catebakosproperty,gearedforgrowth,mcgquantitysurveyors,mikemortlock,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s06-e23-a-chat-with-lisa-parker-episode-2-of-2--40767409
"I think passion goes along way, and it's required. You can have the skillset, but it requires a lot of commitment and a lot of hours. If you don't have the passion, you aren't going to be able to do the job at a high standard," says Lisa.

Cate shares her passion; it's not about houses or pretty interiors. It's about the people and the journey they are embarking on.

Lisa's passion is the strategy. Their financial position, the assets they currently hold and the way that they will reach their goals.

From flipping, renovating, buy/hold and developing, Lisa and Cate share their thoughts on all of the strategies that investors picture in their minds, and why these plans aren't always a good idea for that particular client.

These two seasoned professionals discuss the key attributes that they believe can make for an amazing Buyers Advocate.

For anyone who's wondering what the role of Buyer's Agent entails, *THIS* is the podcast to listen to.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40767409Tue, 08 Sep 2020 09:21:07 +0000...Perception vs Reality. Buyers Agency; it's not easy and it's not part-time. BUT... it's a wonderful role, and Lisa Parker and Cate explore so much about this exciting and emerging industry in the world of Australian Real Estate. "I think passion goes...
"I think passion goes along way, and it's required. You can have the skillset, but it requires a lot of commitment and a lot of hours. If you don't have the passion, you aren't going to be able to do the job at a high standard," says Lisa.

Cate shares her passion; it's not about houses or pretty interiors. It's about the people and the journey they are embarking on.

Lisa's passion is the strategy. Their financial position, the assets they currently hold and the way that they will reach their goals.

From flipping, renovating, buy/hold and developing, Lisa and Cate share their thoughts on all of the strategies that investors picture in their minds, and why these plans aren't always a good idea for that particular client.

These two seasoned professionals discuss the key attributes that they believe can make for an amazing Buyers Advocate.

For anyone who's wondering what the role of Buyer's Agent entails, *THIS* is the podcast to listen to.]]>2221buyeradvocate,buyersagent,catebakos,catebakosproperty,lisaparker,parkerbuyersadvocates,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s06-e22-a-chat-with-lisa-parker-episode-1-of-2--40712342
“It was the first time in my life where I felt like I was right where I was supposed to be. I was home.”
- Lisa chatting candidly about how she arrived at Buyer’s Advocacy.

Lisa is generous with her time, passionate about her industry and is one of our best thought-leaders in the Australian Buyer's Agency industry.

Having shaped her own business and client-offering from her rich tapestry of experiences prior to venturing out on her own, Lisa shares some valuable observations with our listeners. Lisa's acute sensitivity to client care, independence and tailored advices shines through as she shares with our audience how she found her groove in the world of Independent Buyer's Advocacy.

Cate and Lisa sometimes laugh about being competitors, but they are friendly competitors and love to share their own trials and tribulations with each other. Much of their peer support to each other is after 10pm, but that is what our crazy industry is often like.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40712342Sat, 05 Sep 2020 02:02:09 +0000...Lisa Parker started her career in property at a very early age and launched her own Melbourne-based Buyer's Advocacy business back in 2004. “It was the first time in my life where I felt like I was right where I was supposed to be. I was home.” -...
“It was the first time in my life where I felt like I was right where I was supposed to be. I was home.”
- Lisa chatting candidly about how she arrived at Buyer’s Advocacy.

Lisa is generous with her time, passionate about her industry and is one of our best thought-leaders in the Australian Buyer's Agency industry.

Having shaped her own business and client-offering from her rich tapestry of experiences prior to venturing out on her own, Lisa shares some valuable observations with our listeners. Lisa's acute sensitivity to client care, independence and tailored advices shines through as she shares with our audience how she found her groove in the world of Independent Buyer's Advocacy.

Cate and Lisa sometimes laugh about being competitors, but they are friendly competitors and love to share their own trials and tribulations with each other. Much of their peer support to each other is after 10pm, but that is what our crazy industry is often like.]]>2116catebakosproperty,melbourneproperty,parkerbuyeradvocates,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s05-e21-a-chat-with-pete-wargent-episode-2-of-2--40597029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40597029Mon, 31 Aug 2020 01:12:36 +0000...In our second episode with Pete, Cate discusses broader global economic indicators with Pete and explores the correlation with our Australian property market. From China to Trump, COVID to credit, the pair turn over a few stones to uncover Pete's...1945allenwargent,catebakos,catebakosproperty,petewargent,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s05-e20-a-chat-with-pete-wargent-episode-1-of-2--40468684Pete has a strong financial background having worked for a number of professional finance organisations in Australia and the UK. He holds several top financial qualifications, including being a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Secretary and having a Financial Planning Diploma. Pete not only understands the mindset of today's workforce, and what financial and investment advice is needed to achieve financial freedom, he breathes it and lives it.
He came to Australia for the cricket initially, but has put his name on our property and financial markets. This first of two interviews delves into what created the spark of interest in this industry all those years ago, and what has shaped Pete's career trajectory.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40468684Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:11:26 +0000...Pete Wargent is one of our favourite wealth creation personalities and those of us who are familiar with Pete's work will recognise his Daily Blog, (that's right; not weekly but *daily*). Pete has a strong financial background having worked for a...Pete has a strong financial background having worked for a number of professional finance organisations in Australia and the UK. He holds several top financial qualifications, including being a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Secretary and having a Financial Planning Diploma. Pete not only understands the mindset of today's workforce, and what financial and investment advice is needed to achieve financial freedom, he breathes it and lives it.
He came to Australia for the cricket initially, but has put his name on our property and financial markets. This first of two interviews delves into what created the spark of interest in this industry all those years ago, and what has shaped Pete's career trajectory.]]>2155allenwargent,catebakosproperty,petewargent,petewargentdailyblog,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s04-e19-stacey-mitchell-episode-3-of-3--40364833Cate revels in asking Stacey all about hers and Todd's significant decision to move to a regional city with a young family. Stacey and Todd couldn't have secured their dreamy period home in East Geelong without a willingness to roll up their sleeves, work hard, sacrifice the finer things in life and and ... UPCYCLE. Stacey is an avid upcycler and has some incredible tips for our listeners in this action-packed episode. From authentic mantle pieces to sprayed light fittings, Stacey knows exactly how to sniff out a great buying opportunity and shares her hacks for those who are tackling their own project on a shoestring budget.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40364833Mon, 17 Aug 2020 06:36:23 +0000...What makes someone say; "Ok, let's do it. Let's pack up the family and move to Geelong?" Cate revels in asking Stacey all about hers and Todd's significant decision to move to a regional city with a young family. Stacey and Todd couldn't have secured...Cate revels in asking Stacey all about hers and Todd's significant decision to move to a regional city with a young family. Stacey and Todd couldn't have secured their dreamy period home in East Geelong without a willingness to roll up their sleeves, work hard, sacrifice the finer things in life and and ... UPCYCLE. Stacey is an avid upcycler and has some incredible tips for our listeners in this action-packed episode. From authentic mantle pieces to sprayed light fittings, Stacey knows exactly how to sniff out a great buying opportunity and shares her hacks for those who are tackling their own project on a shoestring budget.]]>1490catebakosproperty,geelongproperty,staceymitchell,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s04-e18-stacey-mitchell-episode-2-of-3--40257831
For this series' second episode, Cate and Stacey prompt some great points out of each other, and Stacey about her reasons for leaving the Big Smoke, what her adventures were like in the early days, and how she and her family made this incredible sea-change move work for them.
Stacey teases out some exciting Geelong insights out of Cate, including Cate's original special childhood link to Geelong, and Cate pays particular homage to the AFL impact on the property market of this amazing secondary city when the Cats are in the footy finals.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40257831Tue, 11 Aug 2020 01:51:14 +0000..."Today... we're chatting about Geelong!" For this series' second episode, Cate and Stacey prompt some great points out of each other, and Stacey about her reasons for leaving the Big Smoke, what her adventures were like in the early days, and how she...
For this series' second episode, Cate and Stacey prompt some great points out of each other, and Stacey about her reasons for leaving the Big Smoke, what her adventures were like in the early days, and how she and her family made this incredible sea-change move work for them.
Stacey teases out some exciting Geelong insights out of Cate, including Cate's original special childhood link to Geelong, and Cate pays particular homage to the AFL impact on the property market of this amazing secondary city when the Cats are in the footy finals.]]>1555catebakosproperty,geelongproperty,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s04-e17-stacey-mitchell-episode-1-of-3--40146156For this series' first episode, Stacey takes the chair and asks Cate some great questions about the reasons why investors turn to the regions, the misconceptions about regional investing, and she enables Cate to unlock some great concepts for our listeners.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40146156Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:27:57 +0000...Stacey Mitchell joins Cate in the studio to discuss all things *regional investing* with Cate. Stacey works with Cate Bakos Property as a Buyer's Advocate and Stacey is based in Melbourne's biggest, (and closest) regional city; Geelong. Stacey and...For this series' first episode, Stacey takes the chair and asks Cate some great questions about the reasons why investors turn to the regions, the misconceptions about regional investing, and she enables Cate to unlock some great concepts for our listeners.]]>1506falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s03-e16-matt-donat-episode-4--39997785
Philanthropy is more than just a generous gesture or a donation to a favoured charity/community. For many high net wealth clients who have triggered a wealth event, it represents so much more than sheer generosity.

Matt shares with our listeners the multiple benefits and learnings that his clients experience through philanthropic investing and he passionately talks about the opportunity that it presents for parents whose children are suddenly thrust into a world they didn't know existed. The gift of giving is the mere start of the educational journey that some adolescent children are taken on ... and it begins with a common goal.

Families are encouraged to engineer their support for a chosen cause, from agreement on an investment model through to chairing board meetings, presenting their plans to recipients, understanding the fundamentals of a balance sheet to reaching a common consensus on payments/distributions, the journey is rich and the value of the fiscal education is hard to measure.

Matt also touches on the emotional challenges that many business owners face after a sale, from depression to loss of identity, and shares openly the incredible methods that specialist advisers adopt to assist their clients through significant career transitions.

What is incredible about Matt's insights in this powerful interview is the holistic approach that some advisers will be prepared to take to ensure that family unity remains number one priority.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39997785Mon, 27 Jul 2020 09:36:18 +0000...Cate and Matt's fourth -and finalè- episode in this mini-series is, (in Cate's words), the best episode of the four. Cate takes back the interviewer role and talks to Matt about the concept of and where it can enable education, family unity and...
Philanthropy is more than just a generous gesture or a donation to a favoured charity/community. For many high net wealth clients who have triggered a wealth event, it represents so much more than sheer generosity.

Matt shares with our listeners the multiple benefits and learnings that his clients experience through philanthropic investing and he passionately talks about the opportunity that it presents for parents whose children are suddenly thrust into a world they didn't know existed. The gift of giving is the mere start of the educational journey that some adolescent children are taken on ... and it begins with a common goal.

Families are encouraged to engineer their support for a chosen cause, from agreement on an investment model through to chairing board meetings, presenting their plans to recipients, understanding the fundamentals of a balance sheet to reaching a common consensus on payments/distributions, the journey is rich and the value of the fiscal education is hard to measure.

Matt also touches on the emotional challenges that many business owners face after a sale, from depression to loss of identity, and shares openly the incredible methods that specialist advisers adopt to assist their clients through significant career transitions.

What is incredible about Matt's insights in this powerful interview is the holistic approach that some advisers will be prepared to take to ensure that family unity remains number one priority.]]>1040catebakosproperty,kodacapital,philanthropy,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s03-e15-matt-donat-ep-3-of-4--39893418
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39893418Wed, 22 Jul 2020 05:05:33 +0000...In Cate and Matt’s third episode, the tables are turned when Matt takes the chair as the host and interviews Cate about the nuances of property selection, particularly when high net wealth investors are looking for professional support with their...
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>1881catebakosproperty,kodacapital,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s03-e14-matt-donat-ep-2--39603709
This week’s second episode in our four-part mini-series features Matt Donat from Koda Capital. Matt is both an Adviser and Partner at Koda Capital and he assists high net wealth clients through their journey, offering specialist advice that is beyond what we associate with typical financial advice. Matt delves into the various asset classes that Koda Capital consider for their clients and explains the breadth of their investment opportunities across both domestic and global markets. Cate asks some burning questions about a world that many of us know so little about.

To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39603709Tue, 14 Jul 2020 05:14:49 +0000...Cate and Matt’s second episode canvases many aspects of the journey that Matt guides his various high net wealth clients on, from philanthropic opportunities to educating their teenage children on the voyage. This week’s second episode in our...
This week’s second episode in our four-part mini-series features Matt Donat from Koda Capital. Matt is both an Adviser and Partner at Koda Capital and he assists high net wealth clients through their journey, offering specialist advice that is beyond what we associate with typical financial advice. Matt delves into the various asset classes that Koda Capital consider for their clients and explains the breadth of their investment opportunities across both domestic and global markets. Cate asks some burning questions about a world that many of us know so little about.

To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>1743catebakosproperty,kodacapital,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s03-e13-matt-donat-ep-1of-4--37479861
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/37479861Wed, 08 Jul 2020 01:57:54 +0000...Cate and Matt's first of four episodes focus on high net wealth. From understanding how individuals find themselves in this position, to learning more about the integral role that Matt plays in his clients' lives, Cate asks some burning questions...
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>1582catebakosproperty,kodacapital,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s02-e12-lisa-dixson-part-2-of-2--34865103
Lisa also works within the property industry as a business development manager for The Knight, a specialist management service to Owners Corporations, and best of all, Lisa is one of my closest personal friends. She has stood at the sidelines and encouraged me with my dreams for years now, so it is only fitting that she is my mini-series guest for Series 2 of The Property Diaries.

To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34865103Tue, 30 Jun 2020 09:22:55 +0000...This week’s two-part mini-series features a very special person indeed. Lisa Dixson is not only a past client success story, but an energetic renovator who has, alongside her husband Adam, restored, renovated, built and sold more properties than I can...
Lisa also works within the property industry as a business development manager for The Knight, a specialist management service to Owners Corporations, and best of all, Lisa is one of my closest personal friends. She has stood at the sidelines and encouraged me with my dreams for years now, so it is only fitting that she is my mini-series guest for Series 2 of The Property Diaries.

To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>1199catebakosproperty,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s02-e11-lisa-dixson-part-1-of-2--34361628
Lisa also works within the property industry as a business development manager for The Knight, a specialist management service to Owners Corporations, and best of all, Lisa is one of my closest personal friends. She has stood at the sidelines and encouraged me with my dreams for years now, so it is only fitting that she is my mini-series guest for Series 2 of The Property Diaries.


To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34361628Mon, 29 Jun 2020 06:21:07 +0000...This week’s two-part mini-series features a very special person indeed. Lisa Dixson is not only a past client success story, but an energetic renovator who has, alongside her husband Adam, restored, renovated, built and sold more properties than I can...
Lisa also works within the property industry as a business development manager for The Knight, a specialist management service to Owners Corporations, and best of all, Lisa is one of my closest personal friends. She has stood at the sidelines and encouraged me with my dreams for years now, so it is only fitting that she is my mini-series guest for Series 2 of The Property Diaries.


To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>1408catebakosproperty,thepropertydiariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-figure-out-how-much-a-property-is-worth--29770540
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29770540Sun, 07 Jun 2020 21:00:06 +0000...Cate and Amy discuss the different types of property appraisals, and teach listeners how to do a comparable sales analysis. We’ll run through the challenges of appraising a property, and give our top tips for buyers who are wanting to hone their...
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>2283agent,appraisal,investing,realestatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/selecting-the-right-property-manager-is-essential-for-any-investor-special-guest-jacinta-vear--28704126
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28704126Sun, 31 May 2020 21:00:04 +0000...Spending time to find the right property manager is a crucial but often overlooked step by investors. Today we’re joined by our special guest Jacinta Vear, a property manager veteren and partner at Nelson Alexander Flemington. We explore some common...
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>1943investing,property,propertymanager,realestatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-top-things-you-shouldn-t-say-to-an-agent-part-2--28173560
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28173560Sun, 24 May 2020 21:00:02 +0000...Back by popular demand, in part 2 we ask some MORE real estate agents what buyers do or say which makes them look naive, gets the agent offside or impacts their chances of a successful negotiation. Cate and Amy dissect these mistakes buyers make, and...
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>2178agent,investing,property,realestatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-get-pre-purchase-ready-before-you-buy-a-home--27544402
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27544402Sun, 17 May 2020 21:00:17 +0000...Cate and Amy run through the steps buyers need to take before they buy a home. What kind of research to buyers need to do? Should buyers sort finance before they start searching? And how do buyers get *mentally* ready to buy a property. To connect...
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>2038agent,investing,property,realestatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-to-get-your-property-advice-and-the-dangers-of-bad-advice--26898005

To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26898005Sun, 10 May 2020 21:00:10 +0000...Where do people currently source their property advice from? Cate and Amy chat about why bad, misinformed or misguided advice can be so dangerous when it comes to making property decisions, and where you SHOULD be getting your advice from. To...

To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>1845agent,investing,property,realestatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-top-things-you-shouldn-t-say-to-an-agent-part-1--26622867
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26622867Sun, 03 May 2020 21:00:01 +0000...We ask some real estate agents what buyers do or say which makes them look naive, gets the agent offside or impacts their chances of a successful negotiation. Cate and Amy dissect these mistakes buyers make, and explain how buyers can better interact...
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>1646agent,investing,property,realestatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-properly-inspect-a-property-like-a-buyers-agent--26128520
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26128520Sun, 26 Apr 2020 21:00:01 +0000...There’s more to inspecting a property than just walking through. What are the dangers of not doing a physical inspection? What do you actually need to look out for? Cate and Amy discuss some ‘deal breakers’ they’ve seen at property inspections, or...
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>1488advocate,buyers,inspection,investing,property,realestatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everything-is-negotiable-what-to-consider-when-negotiating-a-property-deal--25785903
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25785903Mon, 20 Apr 2020 03:37:46 +0000...Want the best deal on your property purchase? Discover the different points of negotiation (and no, it’s not just about price!). Learn why negotiating is more important now during the COVID crisis, how agents influence negotiations, and the types of...
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>2001falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-you-need-to-know-about-finding-and-buying-off-market-properties--25590412
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25590412Thu, 16 Apr 2020 05:38:08 +0000...What is an off market property and why do buyers get excited about them? Discover the secrets of buying off marketing, including the pros and cons, why would a vendor sell off market, and the difference between a pre-market and off market property....
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>2247falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-a-buyers-agent-do-and-how-is-covid-impacting-the-melbourne-market--25584170
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25584170Thu, 16 Apr 2020 01:45:05 +0000...Welcome to The Property Diaries! In this episode, you'll meet your hosts Cate Bakos and Amy Lunardi, who share what this podcast series is all about. You'll also discover: What do buyers agents do? And how is COVID currently impacting the Melbourne...
To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.]]>1594falsefull