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The Property Diaries
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Welcome to the property diaries, our portal for introducing a diverse and exciting collection of podcast mini-series podcasts from our amazing community. I’m Cate Bakos and I run a buyer’s agency business that has assisted well over 1000 clients purchase their home or investment property. I meet so many impressive people in my day to day travels and through The Property Diaries, I’ve found a way to capture their stories to share with our listeners. To connect with us and for additional resources, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au
Episodes
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Episode 63 - Air BnB genius with Leanne Taylor
Leanne Taylor is one of the most effervescent, charming and energetic personalities I've had the pleasure of befriending in this amazing industry. Leanne has a wonderful professional history, from hospitality to real estate, project management to an incredibly successful side-hustle. It's a…
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Episode 62 - A chat with Redom Syed
Redom Syed is a Sydney-based mortgage professional who's tagline speaks volumes; educating homebuyers & property investors about growing wealth through property. Like many of us, Redom's career background is an enthralling one which is peppered with some impressive credentials, valuable insights...
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Episode 61 - Matt Grima (Marshall White Port Phillip) - Agents and Advocates
Matt Grima is a well-respected, friendly sales executive and auctioneer in Melbourne's lustrous Port Philip, working on some of the highest land-value-per-square-metre properties in our state. Matt works with Marshall White and has enjoyed some exciting successes, both solo and alongside some of...
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Episode 60 - Our builder shortage and supply chain issues with Mike Mortlock
In this follow-up interview, Cate interviews Mike specifically about the builder and materials shortage crisis we are all facing, and how this correlates with some of changes identified in the study since the former 1000 Assets Study. From the obvious world event and complete disruptor…
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Episode 59 - A contrasted 1000 assets study 2022 with Mike Mortlock
Cate and Mike have enjoyed a friendship peppered with data analyses, budget night catch ups, the odd white wine over lunch, and a mutual love of the property industry. Mike is a regular guest on The Property Diaries, and following his ground-breaking 1000 Assets Study, we now have 2022's data hot...
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Episode 58 - A chat with Ray Chua about Perth's property market
After a long hiatus, Cate kicks off 2022's first interview with a talented and experienced Western Australian Buyer's Agent, Ray Chua from Momentum Wealth. Having turned his attention to property after working in industry as an engineer, Ray bought with him a highly analytical focus, a keen...
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Episode 57: A chat with Chris Bates Part 2
Chris Bates returns to the studio, and this time Chris and Cate chat about some common mistakes that buyers make; particularly at the planning phase. They kick off the conversation around holiday houses and challenge some popular trends that have gripped since COVID struck our shores. Chris, (in...
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Episode 56: A chat with Chris Bates Part 1
In his own, candid style, Chris shares his advisory approach when guiding his finance clients. From success stories to roadblocks that buyers commonly face, Cate and Chris find some common ground and even chat about some recent happy case studies. Chris delves into a host of challenging human...
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Episode 2: Cate and Stacey talk more about life as a buyers agent
Our second episode of The Property Diaries covers more about life in the world of buyers agency, and in Stacey's stellar way of quizzing Cate, she brings out a lot more information from Cate about her own personal approach to property investing, and how she applies these learnings when guiding…
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Episode 1: What does a buyers agent do?
Our first episode of The Property Diaries is an exciting introduction for our listeners. Cate and Stacey chat about life in the property industry, their initial meeting history, and they delve into their own reasons for being… well, so nuts about property. Are you new to purchasing property, or...
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Episode 55: A chat with Belinda Botzolis, one of our favourite valuers
For our fifty-fifth episode, one of the most dynamic and fun contributors in the property world joins Cate in the studio. Belinda Botzolis is an engaging personality and a qualified property valuer from Herron Todd White, based in Sydney. Belinda's passionate personality and upfront valuations...
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Episode 54: Cate chats with Geelong's Michael Marmora
For the fifty-fourth episode, Cate is thrilled to interview one of the nicest (and youngest) gentlemen in the industry; Geelong’s very own Michael Marmora. Michael shares some superb insights on his local market and sheds light on the rapid transformation of the city he’s called home for 22…
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Episode 53: Hands-on with Cate Bakos! Part 2 - with Stacey Mitchell
Stacey is back with Cate in the virtual studio and as part two of this special episode set and she is asking Cate all about Phase two of her unique “Co-involved Service”. Outlining how it all unfolds once a client has received their tailored Property Purchase Strategy and very own buying…
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Episode 52: Hands-on with Cate Bakos! Part 1 - with Stacey Mitchell
Stacey is delighted to host this first episode of a double feature set in which she and Cate discuss one of Cate’s favourite types of property buying assignments. “The Co-involved Service” is a unique, targeted property buying strategy and search that caters to those keen to learn through a truly...
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Episode 51: Under-insurance - with Marty Sadlier
This week, we're thrilled to welcome Marty Sadlier into the studio to talk with us about a much-overlooked, but really important issue; *under-insurance*. "In simple terms, Under-insurance is when the policy holder insures for less than the true value." Marty runs a business that our listeners…
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Episode 50: Rental Loss Index - with Mike Mortlock
"The MCG Quantity Surveyors Rental Loss Index highlights the top 10 suburbs in Australia, ranked by rental losses due to rental vacancies. The index uses total rental listings greater than 21 days for the suburb, multiplied by the suburbs aggregated median rent to provide a total rental lost…
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Episode 49: A black swan event - with Pete Wargent
Cate caught a glimpse of a fabulous blog of Pete's on his blogspot page... a sensible reminder to investors to consider a "black swan event". It caught her eye because it's a timely reminder that things *can* go wrong; and we all need to make sure we are prepared. As Investopedia explains: "What…
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Episode 48: Stacey and Cate cover social proof
Returning to record together in their 8th episode of this series, Cate and Stacey delve into this particular human behaviour and explore the potential cost of falling prey to social proof. What is “social proof” in the world of property buying and why do buyers need to be prepared for this...
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Episode 47: Stacey and Cate discuss upgrading
Returning to record together in their 7th episode of this series, Cate and Stacey shed light on this important question. While our hot property market continues to face complex forces, we are experiencing a noticeable Buyer/Seller imbalance. The resultant stock shortage continues as fearful…
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Episode 46: Stacey and Cate discuss the Magic Quadrant
In their sixth episode returning to the studio, Stacey and Cate decided to tackle some tips for buyers in this heated market. Buyers are being currently being challenged by high bidder numbers, tough competition and tight campaign timeframes. The cause of this difficult environment is three-fold…
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Episode 45 - Stacey and Cate cover private sales
In their fifth episode returning to the studio, Stacey and Cate chat all things private sales, and in particular the various twists and turns that private sale campaigns can take. Unlike auction scenarios, private sales are not governed by rules like auctions are. This time, it's all about...
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Episode 44 - Stacey and Cate cover all things AUCTIONS!
In their fourth episode returning to the studio, Stacey and Cate chat all things AUCTIONS, from how to glean valuable tips from the agents, to how they put on their best game face to bid. Stacey and Cate have been tackling auctions together for almost five years now, and they decided to answer…
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Episode 43 - Stacey and Cate chat about navigating a hot market
In their third episode returning to the studio, Stacey and Cate cast a special focus onto hot markets; a very timely episode to canvas given the exceptionally tough conditions buyers are currently facing around our nation in MANY cities. Stacey shares some of her examples of a hot market from her...
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Episode 42 - Stacey and Cate discuss the *next* investment property
In their second episode returning to the studio, Stacey puts Cate back in the hotseat and asks all of the questions she can muster that relate to second-time investors. What makes investors return? What precludes some? And why is it a diminishing number as the magnitude of investment properties...
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Episode 41 - Stacey and Cate discuss landlord life
In this special first episode of many, Stacey and Cate talk all facets of their job, experiences and property adventures. Stacey hosts this time, and quizzes Cate about life as a landlord, and more specifically, the journey that a budding landlord can anticipate. This isn't restricted to first…
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Episode 40 - A chat with Peter Karaoglanis, 2 of 2
Peter Karaoglanis returns to the studio to chat with Cate about the importance of presenting a property for sale or rent, and he shares openly some of the journeys he's experienced as a small business owner. A property tidy up doesn't stop at visual presentation. Peter shares with our listeners...
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Episode 39 - A chat with Peter Karaoglanis, 1 of 2
Peter Karaoglanis runs a business called Rent Sell Buy Move, which as the name suggests, is a business that plays a key part in a lot of home transitions. Peter launched his boutique business over ten years ago after recognising an opportunity to put his strengths and experiences into play. Rent...
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Episode 38 - A chat with Kay Colquhoun, 2 of 2
In this second episode with Kay, Cate chats openly about the rigour and excitement of the Telstra Businesswomen's awards, and how crucial a role the awards played in her life during this exciting time. Kay was a judge of the awards and she speaks from the heart about some of the amazing entrants...
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Episode 37- A chat with Kay Colquhoun, 1 of 2
Kay Colquhoun is an inspiring woman in her own right, professionally and personally. What she's well known for in the business community is her ability to lift others and promote great individuals; specifically women. Kay has experienced a significant career shift, from her days as a trained…
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Episode 36 - A chat with Chris Dimitropoulos, 2 of 2
One of Sydney's most engaging and caring property managers returns to the studio. Chris Dimitropoulos shares with us his initial impetus for starting his own business, his reasons for doing things differently, and he generously shares some valuable little secrets that he applies when working a...
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Episode 35 - A chat with Chris Dimitropoulos, 1 of 2
One of the loveliest and most understated property professionals joins us in the studio for a remarkable reflection of his property investing achievements, his learnings and his motivation to spread the property cheer throughout his impressive online community, his children and his friends. Chris...
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S10 E34 - a chat with Michael Chadwick, Episode 2 of 2
One of our inner-west's favourite architects, Michael Chadwick joins Cate back in the studio to talk about his approach when it comes to assisting his clients with a multi-stage renovation project. From memorable past jobs to things that can go wrong, Michael talks candidly about the ups and…
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S10 E33 - A chat with Michael Chadwick, Episode 1 of 2
Michael is a skilled, (humble), and thoughtful architect who lives with his family in Melbourne's inner-west. Having studied at the University of Cambridge in the UK, Michael found himself embracing life in Australia - and specifically, a new life in Melbourne. Michael prides himself on his...
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S09 E32 - A chat with Simon Pressley, Episode 2 of 2
Simon joins us for our second episode and we are SO excited to hear *what* it is that catches Simon's eye when he runs his ruler over a city, and *how* he goes about researching future growth prospects. Simon also talks about growth cycles; what causes a downturn, how he gauges emerging drivers,...
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S09 - E31, A chat with Simon Pressley, Episode 1 of 2
Simon Pressley runs an impressive business, Propertyology and is one of our nations finest property analysts. Initially starting out in banking and finance, Simon decided to pursue his two passions; property and economics. "What did I really love?" Recognising the gap in the process flow chart…
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S08 - E30, A chat with Brooke Flint, Episode 2 of 2
After a fabulous catch up in the virtual studio, Brooke and Cate moved on to discuss a very touching, real life story about one of Brooke's clients within the Head Start Homes charity. Brooke speaks openly about her desire to "do real estate for good", and her incredible assignment with a dear...
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S08 E29 - A chat with Brooke Flint, Episode 1 of 2
This week’s two-part mini-series features a very special person indeed. Brooke Flint is a fellow Buyer's Agent who is based in Sydney and runs her own business, Flint Property. Brooke's strength, incredible communication ability, big heart and love of her industry shines through in this…
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S07 E28 - A chat with Mike Mortlock, Episode 5 of 5
On this final episode with Mike Mortlock, Cate and Mike discuss investment property renovation expenditure, and specifically the possible reasons why investors have recently spent more in some states and less in others. As strange as this set of observations may sound funny, but the pair discuss...
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S07 - E27 A chat with Mike Mortlock, Episode 4 of 5
On this fourth episode with Mike Mortlock, Cate and Mike discuss an interesting investor behaviour; the time taken for investors to source a depreciation schedule from the date of settlement. As strange as this set of observations may sound funny, but the pair discuss the prevalence of…
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S07 - E26 A chat with Mike Mortlock, Episode 3 of 5
MCG Quantity Surveying's Mike Mortlock rejoins Cate in the studio to share more of his '1,000 Assets' study with Cate. This particular episode focuses on a well-recognised, but little understood investor trend: why houses are *more* preferred by investors than units are. "The four year change was...
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S07 E25 - A chat with Mike Mortlock, Episode 2 of 5
"One in four investors live in their asset *before* they rent it out." Mike is a cofounder of MCG Quantity Surveyors and is an industry leader in tax depreciation. He has completed thousands of depreciation schedules for commercial and residential property and has a penchant for data, trends and...
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S07 E24 - A chat with Mike Mortlock, Episode 1 of 5
"What does a QS do?" Mike is a cofounder of MCG Quantity Surveyors and is an industry leader in tax depreciation. Mike has worked as an expert depreciation consultant with a number of major firms such as McDonalds, CMC Markets, Deloitte, PwC and more. He has completed thousands of depreciation...
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S06 E23 - A chat with Lisa Parker, Episode 2 of 2
Perception vs Reality. Buyers Agency; it's not easy and it's not part-time. BUT... it's a wonderful role, and Lisa Parker and Cate explore so much about this exciting and emerging industry in the world of Australian Real Estate. "I think passion goes along way, and it's required. You can have the...
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S06 E22 - A chat with Lisa Parker, Episode 1 of 2
Lisa Parker started her career in property at a very early age and launched her own Melbourne-based Buyer's Advocacy business back in 2004. “It was the first time in my life where I felt like I was right where I was supposed to be. I was home.” - Lisa chatting candidly about how she arrived at...
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S05 E21 - A chat with Pete Wargent, Episode 2 of 2
In our second episode with Pete, Cate discusses broader global economic indicators with Pete and explores the correlation with our Australian property market. From China to Trump, COVID to credit, the pair turn over a few stones to uncover Pete's thoughts on our future market outlook. Pete's...
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S05 E20 - A chat with Pete Wargent, Episode 1 of 2
Pete Wargent is one of our favourite wealth creation personalities and those of us who are familiar with Pete's work will recognise his Daily Blog, (that's right; not weekly but *daily*). Pete has a strong financial background having worked for a number of professional finance organisations in...
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S04 E19 - Stacey Mitchell, Episode 3 of 3
What makes someone say; "Ok, let's do it. Let's pack up the family and move to Geelong?" Cate revels in asking Stacey all about hers and Todd's significant decision to move to a regional city with a young family. Stacey and Todd couldn't have secured their dreamy period home in East Geelong…
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S04 E18 - Stacey Mitchell - Episode 2 of 3
"Today... we're chatting about Geelong!" For this series' second episode, Cate and Stacey prompt some great points out of each other, and Stacey about her reasons for leaving the Big Smoke, what her adventures were like in the early days, and how she and her family made this incredible sea-change...
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S04 E17 - Stacey Mitchell - Episode 1 of 3
Stacey Mitchell joins Cate in the studio to discuss all things *regional investing* with Cate. Stacey works with Cate Bakos Property as a Buyer's Advocate and Stacey is based in Melbourne's biggest, (and closest) regional city; Geelong. Stacey and Cate met back in 2014 and it was Stacey's sheer...
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S03 E16 - Matt Donat - Episode 4
Cate and Matt's fourth -and finalè- episode in this mini-series is, (in Cate's words), the best episode of the four. Cate takes back the interviewer role and talks to Matt about the concept of and where it can enable education, family unity and happiness in the high net wealth client's life....
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Welcome to the property diaries, our portal for introducing a diverse and exciting collection of podcast mini-series podcasts from our amazing community. I’m Cate Bakos and I run a buyer’s agency business that has assisted well over 1000 clients purchase their home or investment property. I meet so many impressive people in my day to day travels and through The Property Diaries, I’ve found a way to capture their stories to share with our listeners. To connect with us and for additional resources, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au
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