Posts by Cate Bakos
July Newsletter
Why tax benefits should never drive your investment goals
Election outcome gives no clarity to investors
Are you seeking the right independent advice?
Why are some properties cheaper years later, after they are no longer brand new?
Yesterday proved to be interesting for a client of ours. Amy bid at auction on a beautifully converted two bedroom, two bathroom warehouse apartment with enclosed balcony in Kensington. Just 3km from CBD and conveniently located near shops, station and arterials were just some of the draw-cards for our buyer, and the secure block, car…
Read MoreCate comments for YIP on the competitive auction environment for Winter 2016
Cate comments for YIP on the competitive auction environment for Winter 2016
Winter Auction Blues….
Yesterday proved that any pent-up buyer nerves about our looming election were just hearsay. Buyers in the inner-ring suburbs not only bid hard yesterday, but showed strong evidence of the effect of our recent rate cuts. For many properties, records were broken, and reserves were exceeded beyond Vendor’s and Agent’s dreams. Right now, a shortage of…
Read MoreWhy we DON’T endorse outer-fringe areas for investment – Cate comments for Domain
Buying Property on a Long Weekend…
This long weekend has been a busy one for us (and some of our clients). It’s not dissimilar to other long weekends… intensive negotiations, auction activity and some interesting purchases of properties prior to their scheduled auction dates. Whether it be coincidence or a combination of factors, there is no doubt that our successful acquisition rate…
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