Cate Bakos

Understanding loan-to-value ratios

Many investors know what LVR stands for, but how many understand what loan-to-value ratio means and how it can impact many facets of investing?

FINANCE • Mon, 20 Jun 2016

Is your property search taking longer than anticipated?

If it has taken you more than a year to find the right investment property, it might be time to rethink your strategy.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 18 May 2016

What should a building inspection tell you?

Building and pest inspections are a necessary evil – but what information can you get from them that you’d otherwise be oblivious to?

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 12 May 2016

The 'best and highest' method of bidding

How much do you know about the ‘best and highest’ method, and what are the pros and cons of using this method when bidding under competition at auction?

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 15 Apr 2016

Getting the most out of your open-for-inspections

When attending open-for-inspections, there are a number of processes to put in place to ensure you are making the most of your time.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 24 Mar 2016

Top 3 avoidable investment expenses

These expenses can strike at any time and take the best of investors by surprise – but there are ways you can prepare for them.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 14 Mar 2016

Eliminating property purchase anxiety

Many real estate investors find themselves in a post-purchase panic - sometimes for good reason, but often because their nerves are just getting in the way of what was ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 15 Feb 2016

4 reasons investors procrastinate

Are these common pitfalls holding you back from achieving your investment goals?

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 05 Feb 2016

4 common property nightmares: Part 2

Property investors are often faced with difficulties when it comes time to purchase a dwelling – but there are some risk-mitigating actions that can be implemented to ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 21 Jan 2016