Posts by Cate Bakos
The four best formulas for investors
As our treasured January hybrid-break comes to a close, this Sunday blog reflects on the most used, most valuable, and, (at times) the most overlooked formulae. Property investing is not always black and white, in fact it requires a blend of science and emotion, but when it comes to reliable formulas, here are my top…
Read MoreStarting a house hunt? Beware the ‘wounded under-bidder’ – Sydney Morning Herald
What trends do our highest performing holiday hotspots have in common?
A really delightful time exploring some of our gorgeous Victorian regions is how I best describe my summer holidays. It’s a work in progress, because I’m accompanied by my laptop and, well, real estate never really stops. I consider each stay a hybrid rest/field trip. We’ve enjoyed little stays in varied locations and each have…
Read MoreOne of the biggest blockers
There are plenty of reasons why aspiring property investors and home buyers don’t get their plans off the ground. From analysis paralysis to falling prey to negative bias, the list is long. But one of the most common reasons isn’t what people imagine it could be. Not being on the same page as your partner…
Read MoreA key reason why Victoria will perform well long-term
The end of 2021 reports are out, and as predicted by more than a few, and both Hobart and Brisbane’s colossal house price growth pipped other states’. Our national capital growth rate of 22.1% for the past 12 months has been the greatest since 2003. The slowdown in the growth rate in the final month…
Read MoreThe most valuable ingredient
The Penny Challenge is an old quiz that highlights the power of compounding growth. What would you choose? A magic penny that doubles in value every day for a whole month, or a million dollars cash immediately? Studies found that most people who aren’t familiar with the quiz will choose the million dollars. With smartphones…
Read MorePlaces where you can still afford to buy a home by the sea – AFR
Beach house property boom predicted to get hotter during summer – AFR
Our year in review
As the real estate year comes to a close, I circle in on the Victorian property market and ponder the highlights, lowlights, surprising trends and I ask myself what could be in store for our capital city and regional markets next year. Melbourne, along with Sydney and Canberra had a challenging year with protracted lockdowns,…
Read MoreHas the market peaked?
According to the media, yes…. but I think not. There is much more to measuring the peak of the market than auction clearance rates. We are experiencing a tiny window of eased buying conditions, and when we take a careful look at the data, the story becomes quite clear…. The planets have aligned perfectly this…
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