Posts by Cate Bakos
Cate shares her ‘apprenticeship’ with REBAA
Why are investors going to the regions for cashflow-neutral? Some are right here in Melbs!
That’s right…. some cashflow-neutral options (as pretty as they ain’t), are right here, under our noses in our very own city. Some are within the 7km radius. So firstly, what does cashflow-neutral really mean? When rent rolls in and expenses are drawn out, the net differential for a cash-flow neutral property is close to zero. The expenses, (or outgoings) include five things;…
Read MoreHow the pros negotiate big buyer discounts in a falling property market – Financial Review
Stop reading the headlines – Realestatetalk.com.au
yourMoney – Auction Day February 16, 2019
Suburb Focus – Chelsea 3196
Why Australian’s living overseas are now buying a home in Melbourne
When are comparable sales NOT to be relied upon?
As Buyers Agents, we mention Comparable Sales all the time. But there are some that we should disregard altogether, because they are either significantly inferior based on an invisible feature, existent due to an anomaly sale, or they aren’t technically authentic. So how do buyers identify the reliable sales from the unreliable ones? The first category of unreliable comparable sales…
Read MoreThe hidden costs of property investment
The opportunity cost of a decision is the value of the best alternative option. In really basic terms, it can be a tangible thing such as, “If I spend $100 on these new shoes, I won’t be able to afford to go for dinner this weekend”. Or it could be a non-monetary cost like time…
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