Cate Bakos
AUTHOR | No. of articles: 48
Cate Bakos is an independent buyers advocate, a qualified property investment advisor, and owner and manager of Cate Bakos Property.
Investor ask: Sky-high vacancies
Q. I have heard about Melbourne’s vacancies and oversupply issues, but then others tell me property in a capital city is always a good investment. Should I look to buy ...
HOTSPOTS
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Thu, 12 Jun 2014
The worst thing that can go wrong if you bid at auction without planning to
Sometimes investors find a property up for auction and can't help but have a crack - even if it's not part of their investment plan. So what's the worst case scenario if ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Thu, 01 May 2014
Where should I buy next?
Property investors often want to know where to buy next, but sometimes in their search for the next hotspot they're missing some important variables.
HOTSPOTS
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Wed, 23 Apr 2014
I don't like properties which the banks don't like
As a buyers agents, our role is not only to secure the property and deal with the negotiations and due-diligence and post-contract processes. We are there to guide our ...
FINANCE
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Thu, 10 Apr 2014
Investors ask: Buying where you can afford
Q. I'm currently renting in Sydney and I'm thinking of buying an investment home in a more affordable market to rent out. Do you think this is a reasonable plan and ...
HOTSPOTS
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Thu, 23 Jan 2014
Investors ask: Is it time to sell or hold tight in Gladstone?
"We own two properties in Gladstone. We're not sure whether to sell or hold tight. What are prospects like for investors who own properties in Gladstone?"
HOTSPOTS
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Thu, 31 Oct 2013
How Gen Y thinks differently about property
Many people’s understanding of Generation Y’s characteristics include those of self-confidence, questionable work ethic, a penchant for instant gratification, impatience ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Tue, 27 Aug 2013
How can we encourage our children to get into property?
This is such a difficult article to write. Not because I don't have the experience or credentials, and not because I haven't walked the talk. I bought my first property ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Wed, 07 Aug 2013
Mining town success: How we did it
Back in mid 2010 my husband and I were keen to expand our investment portfolio into Queensland.
HOTSPOTS
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Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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