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The Melbourne Property Hour
by Cate Bakos
Real Talk. Real Insight. All Things Melbourne Property. 🎙️This is the podcast for property buyers who want less confusion, more clarity — and a little bit of fun along the way. We’re Lisa and Cate — two buyer’s advocates who spend our weeks knee-deep in auctions, inspections, due diligence, and strategy. Together, we have 37 years of combined experience in Melbourne real estate. And we’re here to spill the real coffee on Melbourne’s property market. Each episode, we cut through the noise (and the nonsense) to bring you honest advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and buyer tips you can actually use. 💡 What you can expect: Clear, buyer-focused guidance (minus the jargon) Honest chats about what’s really happening in the market Smart strategies to give you an edge in a competitive landscape Mistake-saving insights from our years at the coa
Episodes
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#17: The New Reserve Price Rules - What Buyers Need to Know
Victoria’s property quoting rules are changing — but will they actually make buying Melbourne property easier? In this episode of The Melbourne Property Hour, experienced Melbourne buyer advocates Lisa Parker and Cate Bakos unpack the new property price statements, mandatory reserve price...
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#16: One Signature. Thousands at Risk? Your Guide to understanding a Victorian Contract of Sale
What’s really hiding in your contract of sale? 🏠 Buying property in Melbourne is about far more than agreeing on a price. In this episode of The Melbourne Property Hour, Lisa and Cate unpack the contract of sale and vendor statement, revealing the clauses, conditions and hidden details that can...
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#15: Cheap Flips, Hidden Damage and Other Buyer Traps
🎙️ What can a buyer's advocate tell about a property in the first five minutes? More than you might think. In this episode of The Melbourne Property Hour, Lisa Parker (Parker Buyer Advocates) and Cate Bakos (Cate Bakos Property) reveal exactly what decades of experience in the Melbourne property...
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#14: Waiting for the crash? Fear, Fomo & the truth about buying now
🤔 What happens when fear becomes the biggest obstacle between a buyer and the right property? In this episode of The Melbourne Property Hour, Lisa and Cate introduce "Sally", a fictional first home buyer who represents the many buyers currently sitting on the sidelines, waiting for property…
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#13: Top Buyer Mistakes
Think costly property mistakes only happen to inexperienced buyers? Think again. In this episode of The Melbourne Property Hour, Cate Bakos and Lisa Parker expose 11 common missteps that can catch out even the most prepared Melbourne buyers. From auction-day pressure and unreliable pricing...
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#12: Mastering Property Auctions
😱 For many buyers, auctions rank alongside public speaking 🎤 and spiders 🕷️ as one of life's most intimidating experiences. In this episode of The Melbourne Property Hour, Melbourne property experts Lisa Parker and Cate Bakos unpack why auctions create so much anxiety and, more importantly…
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#11: Decoding Agent Talk - What Selling Agents Say vs What They Really Mean
Ever wondered what real estate agents really mean when they describe a property as a "blank canvas", "renovator's delight" or say the vendors are "realistic"? 🤔 In this entertaining and practical episode of The Melbourne Property Hour, Cate and Lisa decode the language of Melbourne real estate…
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#10: The Melbourne Buyers Guide to Property Overlays
Buying a home in Melbourne? Before you sign the contract, there's one critical step that could save you thousands of dollars....and most buyers don't understand it. In this episode of The Melbourne Property Hour, Melbourne buyer advocates Lisa Parker (Parker Buyer Advocates) and Cate Bakos (Cate...
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#9: The Suburb Showdown: Data vs 16 Years on the Ground
What if everything you’ve been told about using data to buy property is only half the story? In this episode of The Melbourne Property Hour, Cate Bakos and Lisa Parker go head-to-head in a real-world experiment that cuts right to the heart of Melbourne real estate in 2026. Lisa steps in blind,...
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#8: Would We Still Buy It? Drilling into a Building and Pest Inspection Report
In this episode of The Melbourne Property Hour, Melbourne buyer advocates Cate Bakos and Lisa Parker unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of the property buying journey; the building and pest inspection. With more than 40 years of combined experience in Melbourne real estate, Cate and Lisa...
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#7: From Ready to Regret - How Buyers Talk Themselves Out of Great Home
Melbourne property insiders Lisa Parker and Cate Bakos are back....bringing over 40 years of combined expertise to this game-changing episode. With the property market shifting gears in 2026, many buyers are unknowingly sabotaging their own success. From fear-based decision-making to unrealistic...
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#6: Strata vs Stratum vs Company Share Explained
🎧 In this episode of The Melbourne Property Hour, Lisa and Cate unpack one of the most misunderstood aspects of Melbourne real estate: company share, stratum and strata title properties. If you’ve ever spotted a suspiciously cheap Art Deco apartment in Melbourne’s inner suburbs and wondered why,...
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#5: Before We Were Experts - Rookie Property Moves Exposed
Ever wondered how even seasoned experts got started in property, and the mistakes they made along the way? In this episode of the Melbourne Property Hour, Lisa Parker and Cate Bakos pull back the curtain on their earliest property purchases... long before their combined 40+ years of Melbourne...
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#4: Off-Markets on Tap - Sounds Great… Until You Know This
Off-market properties = exclusive deals… right? 👀 Not always. 🎙️ In this eye-opening episode of The Melbourne Property Hour, Lisa Parker and Cate Bakos unpack one of the most misunderstood trends in the Melbourne property market; off-market properties. With over 40 years of combined experience,...
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#3: Inside Melbourne Auctions: What Buyers Really Need to Know
Melbourne’s auction scene is as iconic as its laneways — and just as unpredictable. In this week’s episode, The Melbourne Property Podcast hosts Lisa Parker and Cate Bakos, (with over 40 years of combined boots-on-the-ground experience), lift the curtain on what really goes down before, during…
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#2: What’s the Minimum Budget Required to Buy in Melbourne?
If you’ve ever wondered what kind of property you can buy in Melbourne on a tight budget, this episode is your blueprint. With over 40 years of combined, boots-on-the-ground experience in Melbourne's property market, buyer’s advocates Lisa Parker and Cate Bakos unpack exactly how far your money…
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#1: Bargain or Bad Buy? Here’s How to Tell
Everyone loves a bargain… but not all “cheap” properties are good value. In this episode, seasoned buyer’s agents Lisa Parker and Cate Bakos, with 40+ years of combined Melbourne property expertise, break down what actually makes a true bargain, and why some low prices can lead to costly…
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Trailer: Hellooooo Melbourne!
Hey everyone! We’re super excited to give you a first look at something we’ve been working on behind the scenes. It’s called The Melbourne Property Hour; navigating Melbourne property, one episode at a time.... and we created it because we know how confusing, competitive, and honestly…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Real Talk. Real Insight. All Things Melbourne Property.
🎙️This is the podcast for property buyers who want less confusion, more clarity — and a little bit of fun along the way.
We’re Lisa and Cate — two buyer’s advocates who spend our weeks knee-deep in auctions, inspections, due diligence, and strategy. Together, we have 37 years of combined experience in Melbourne real estate. And we’re here to spill the real coffee on Melbourne’s property market.
Each episode, we cut through the noise (and the nonsense) to bring you honest advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and buyer tips you can actually use.
💡 What you can expect:
Clear, buyer-focused guidance (minus the jargon)
Honest chats about what’s really happening in the market
Smart strategies to give you an edge in a competitive landscape
Mistake-saving insights from our years at the coa
HOSTED BY
Cate Bakos
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Real Talk. Real Insight. All Things Melbourne Property. 🎙️This is the podcast for property buyers who want less confusion, more clarity — and a little bit of fun along the way. We’re Lisa and Cate — two buyer’s advocates who spend our weeks knee-deep in auctions, inspections, due diligence, and...
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The Melbourne Property Hour is created and hosted by Cate Bakos.
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