Posts by Cate Bakos

In the southern hemisphere we talk about optimal orientation for property as being north-facing. Watching British renovation television programs always reminds me of our universal need for natural light when they place an emphasis on capturing their south-facing sun. The link between limited sunlight and depression is very real for some, and at the very least, we…

Melbourne and Sydney both delivered dismal auction clearance rates this weekend; each sitting under 50%. This marks our lowest point so far this year, and it could well slide below that figure in Melbourne next weekend as we bulk up our auction numbers in what some would term a Super Saturday, making room for our local agents…

What causes it? Why do we dread it? And how can stress be avoided? These two words can turn a busy Buyer’s Advocacy business day from ‘zero to ten’ on the stress meter. Property settlements are carefully worked towards by a host of professional service providers, and when things go wrong the impact can be upsetting…

Melbourne’s auction clearance rates are still sitting between 50 and 60 per cent and at the coal face, many properties are passing in and selling after auction. Our auction clearance data is inconsistent depending on where it is sourced from and how sales are counted.  Core Logic count all sales including prior to auction, post auction…