Posts by Cate Bakos
…a 3BR Period House for $406,000 on the city’s edge in Geelong…
Amy and I had an exciting brief with two fantastic investor clients. The challenge for us all was based on their possible future plans…. they were prepared to do some hard work, didn’t mind travelling long distances each weekend with young children in tow, and were sensible about every aspect of the strategy. They hoped…
Read MoreThe Cost of Giving in to Fear of Investing – Amy featured in YIP May 2015
Ask the Experts – Cate Bakos API June 2015
Six Ways to Mitigate Risk in a Seller’s Market – Cate Bakos, Smart Property
….Clever Cosmetic Renovations….
Late last year a fabulous client of ours was the successful purchaser of this 1970’s townhouse in Yarraville. Situated near Seddon station, equi-distant between Yarraville village and Seddon’s cafe strip, and offering a great floorplan – this townhouse had a lot to offer. What it lacked however was modern appeal. We knew our client would find a…
Read MoreThe Cost of Giving in to Fear of Investing – Amy featured in YIP May 2015
…Rental returns above 5% in Melbourne?…
One of our most recent adventures spanned for a few months and it was indeed a very special brief. We had the opportunity to work with a wonderful lady who’s home-finder purchase criteria was to identify a light, well renovated, two bedroom villa unit in Melbourne’s west or north-west with not only an outdoor courtyard…
Read MoreCate Comments on Preston and West Preston
…An off-market period Victorian in Newport
A brother and sister team were looking for an optimum project to tackle in Melbourne’s inner west. They’d set their criteria and hoped to find a period Victorian cottage with ample land to extend the property in time from a two bedroom to a three – or even four – bedroom house. Their desired pockets…
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