Cate Bakos

How changing bank policy affects investors and tenants

Just over two years ago, APRA stepped in with some tough measures in an effort to reduce the amount of investment lending by our Australian banks. The roar was loud and ...

FINANCE • Tue, 25 Jul 2017

The 7 rules of bidding at auction

All of our capital cities host auctions; some more than others. Melbourne is well known as the auction capital, but Sydney has its fair share, as does Brisbane. From ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 12 Apr 2017

When to skimp and when to spend

Many property investors are mindful of the need to exercise financial responsibility when managing a portfolio. Cash flow is critical and managing a budget can mean the ...

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 21 Feb 2017

5 tips for investing in 2017

On top of the usual New Year’s resolutions here are some areas you should be focusing your interest on if you want to have a great year in property investment.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 03 Jan 2017

The importance of luck in property investment

Is luck one of the most important parts of property investing?

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 22 Dec 2016

Why you should always know an agent’s rules

Everything you should know about an agent and their campaign before you put an offer in.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Tue, 29 Nov 2016

5 key differences between metro and regional markets

The differences between the regional and metro property markets are intriguing, from cash flows to risk profiles to agent interaction. But many investors focus on the ...

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 12 Oct 2016

How to calculate a property's true value

Knowing what drivers affect price and how to identify unique properties will help you understand which properties are worth your investment. 

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 30 Sep 2016

Why tax benefits should never drive your investment goals

Depreciation is a tax benefit often chased by investors, recommended by planners and revered by tax accountants – but it’s not necessarily a good thing when it comes to ...

TAX & LEGAL • Thu, 30 Jun 2016