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The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor)

by Cate Bakos, David Johnston and Mike Mortlock

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#385: Buying a Renovated Home - What You Need to Know About Permits, Certificates, Liability and More

October 26, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

Cate, Dave and Mike tackle a listener question about buying a Melbourne home renovated within the last two years, where the certificates are missing and the only paperwork is a visual-only Section 137B owner-builder report. What should a…
#384: Smart Mortgage Strategies to Stay Afloat When Interest Rates Hit a 15-Year High

October 19, 2026 · 49 min

🎧 Cate, Dave and Mike return with practical strategies to make your mortgage work harder now the cash rate has hit a 15-year high. Dave flags a costly trap for home owners converting their home into an investment property, before the trio…
#383: Market Update September 2026 – Melbourne Prices Stabilise as Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth Nose-dive & Rental Growth Eases

October 12, 2026 · 49 min

🎧 In this month’s Property Trio market update, Cate and Dave unpack the latest September figures and focus on some of the leading indicators to understand what is happening across Australia’s property markets. The Property Trio…
#382: The Bear Market Reality Check – Why Buying or Selling Right Now Is Tougher Than It Looks

October 5, 2026 · 55 min

With Dave away, Mike and Cate tackle a common assumption: that a softer market makes life easier for buyers. Cate explains why a bear market is harder work for everyone. Buyer's agents see enquiry dry up, low-ballers risk alienating…
#381: Investor Sentiment Under the Microscope – What's Really Driving Investor Decisions Since the Budget

September 28, 2026 · 52 min

With Cate away, Dave and Mike unpack the 2026 PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey. Investor sales have risen for a fourth straight year to 18.3%, while only 27.8% plan to buy again, down from 41%. Just 12.4% of sellers sold to a first…

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#380: What It Takes to Get a DIY Purchase Right when Buying in a New Location or Interstate

September 21, 2026 · 51 min

🎙️In this episode, Dave and Cate answer a listener question from Nikhil, who has bought five properties, (four through buyer's agents) and wants to start buying interstate himself. The pair set out what it actually takes to buy well…
#379: Market Update August 2026 – A Buyer's Market Emerges as Medians Slip Below $1M, Investor Lending Retreats as Rents Keep Climbing

September 14, 2026 · 51 min

🎧 In this month’s Property Trio market update, Cate, Dave and Mike unpack the latest August figures and look beyond the headlines to understand what is actually happening across Australia’s property markets. The August market update…
#378: Property Investors Pivot to Yield and Diversification, But Is It the Right Call?

September 7, 2026 · 53 min

Dave, Cate and Mike dig into the immediate investor reaction to the negative gearing changes and the trends taking shape in their wake. Is the shift toward yield over growth a genuine strategic rethink, or is it serviceability and higher…
#377: The 6 Principles for Property Success to Build Lasting Wealth & Create Your Ideal Lifestyle

August 31, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

The Trio unpack the six principles that separate lasting property wealth from a scattered portfolio. They start with goal setting and long-term planning, then move through mortgage strategy, risk management, and the money management habits…
#376: The Great Investor Exodus - The Budget White Elephant Sinking the Boat, Outlook for Rates & Are Boutique Apartments Luring Investors

August 24, 2026 · 57 min

This week, Mike, Cate and Dave dig into Tim Lawless's Cotality presentation from last month's REBAA conference, unpacking where the housing cycle genuinely sits. 📊 National dwelling values have fallen for four straight months, now…
#375: Market Update July 2026- National Price Reversal Depends, Yields Hit Highest Level in Years, Rents keep Rising &. Total Listings Climb

August 17, 2026 · 45 min

This month's Property Trio market update sees Cate, Dave and Mike digging into July's figures, questioning whether the headline numbers are keeping pace with what's really happening on the ground. National values fell 0.7%, with only…
#374: The Ultimate Guide to Buying, Selling and Upgrading in a Downturn

August 10, 2026 · 51 min

Buying and selling a property at the same time can feel like a logistical minefield. In this episode, Mike, Cate and Dave explore the strategies, risks and financial considerations involved in upgrading or downsizing. They discuss whether…

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About the show

Formerly The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor, our show rebranded in 2023 to The Property Trio. Residential property is the only asset class we live in, it is where we raise our families, and it is our most expensive investment, yet property advice remains unregulated. Our objective is to educate time-poor professionals through deep insights from our experts who have provided thousands of Australians with personalised advice and education spanning two decades. In a climate where we are overloaded with information and one size fits all recommendations from the media, well-meaning friends and family and so-called advisers, we will distill the raw truth from the ill-informed. So join the Property Planner, David Johnston, The Property Buyer, Cate Bakos and the Quantity Surveyor, Mike Mortlock as they take you on a journey of discovery through the maze of property, mortgage, and money decisions to empower you to create your ideal lifestyle! Links to your hosts: https://www.catebakos.com.au/ https://propertyplanning.com.au/ https://www.mcgqs.com.au/