Cate Bakos

4 common property nightmares: Part 1

When it comes to buying property, investors are often faced with difficulties that have the potential to disrupt the purchase – but there are some risk-mitigating actions ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 18 Jan 2016

Key factors that profoundly influence determining a price

There is more to establishing price than just a market appraisal.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 05 Jan 2016

The negotiation tactics that can ruin a deal

Working with an agent will always get you further than working against them.

HOTSPOTS • Sun, 29 Nov 2015

The most common property investor misconceptions

Misinterpreting certain aspects of the real estate market is an easy thing for under-experienced investors to do – but it can be avoided.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 16 Nov 2015

Investing in property for fast profit is risky business

Is the expectation of high reward over a short period of time too much of a gamble in the property market?

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 09 Oct 2015

What type of investment property should you be buying?

APRA's lending changes have been making a real difference to buyer activity, with previously popular investment stock suffering as a result. Here's the type of property ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 18 Sep 2015

Why you should have 3 pre-auction prices

Facing an auction when buying a property is tough on any buyer, but having three pre-determined prices in your mind can improve the outcome of the auction.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 10 Aug 2015

5 emotional mistakes investors make

There are many mistakes investors can make, but here are 5 common times they can let their emotions get in the way.

HOTSPOTS • Tue, 28 Jul 2015

4 dodgy data sources

Many diligent investors like to research and seek out all kinds of portals and information sources. Not all of them are reliable.

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 20 Jul 2015