Posts by Cate Bakos
The importance of understanding cashflow
This week we have had the pleasure of working with a mixed array of client briefs; from home-finders to investors. Not unlike other weeks, our investor assignments have all been unique and our metrics we’ve targeted have been engineered based on cashflow. Many investors assume that investing is all about capital growth, but there are other…
Read MoreWhy it is OK not to invest interstate – Interview with Cate Bakos for Real Estate Talk
When to Skimp and When to Spend – an article by Cate for Smart Property Investment
Investing in Ardeer…
One of our first purchases of the year was for a young investor-client with a budget of circa $600,000. When we started our journey in late 2016 our strategy focused on well located townhouses whilst concurrently keeping our eye out for opportunities in Sunshine and surrounds for houses on full blocks. Not surprisingly, the median…
Read MoreBanks move to close a loophole + Auctioneers tactics revealed + The world is not fair!
The Potential Cost of Social Proof
Yesterday’s 11am auction at Yarraville’s Free Street was our first official auction bidding assignment for the year. The three bedroom, modernised old house in the heart of the Yarraville Village on this quiet and hidden away little dead-end street had caught our client’s eye for more than one good reason. The proximity to work, generous…
Read MoreHow to prevent value-adding turning into over-capitalising…
Back in October I had the pleasure of working with a fantastic duo who had targeted Brunswick houses with possibilities and potential for their investment strategy. Aside from their sheer drive and energy, their draw card was their professional experience; accounting and drafting. Being able to look into the possibilities, consider design options, understanding town…
Read MoreOur first 2017 Spotlight
After a very busy 2016 Spring selling season which drifted well into December, house-buyers could be forgiven for wondering when the market conditions would ease for them. Auctions were generally well attended and properties highly contested; and it’s fair to say that even with higher stock levels in late November and December, houses on the market…
Read MoreThe Science of Auctions: How To Make It Work For You
2016 Highlights…
We’ve had some really exciting assignments this year, from welcoming Sydney investors to our fabulous city, to fighting it out for beautiful homes at auction. We’ve witnessed out-performance capital growth in many postcodes, particularly the inner north, north-west and inner west. One defining aspect of 2016 was the sheer competition for houses at auction. Our…
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