Posts by Cate Bakos

Late last year a fabulous couple from Sydney engaged our services to help find them a home down south to relocate to. Their mission seemed achievable; three bedroom property, sizeable block size for a garden and entertaining area, private outlook, well lit internal spaces, within walking distance to rail, near to local parkland, and… offering good NBN…

The lovely Sharyn joined us six months ago today. We love her calming influence, her cheery optimism and her fabulous fritatta dishes she brings in. Unprompted, Sharyn sent us this blog… and we think it says it all. We share an office space of 25sqm and we love it. We overtalk each other when the…

A new client approached us a week ago about assisting with the negotiating and auction bidding for a house she’d identified herself. The street was one I was very familiar with; Adelaide Street Albion. She had chosen well. Close to station, surrounded by plenty of period houses and near parkland. I told her she’d selected…

Securing a period single-fronted Victorian cottage in a great suburb is a challenge at any time of the year. But in February, when pent-up demand is still strong, buyer numbers still surpass house numbers, and bidders seem to be stretching to levels which surprise everyone, tackling a purchase like this one is a really challenging feat. This time…