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The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor)

Cate Bakos, David Johnston and Mike Mortlock

Formerly The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor, our show rebranded in 2023 to The Property Trio.Residential property is the only asset class we live in, it is where we raise our families, and it is our most expensive investment, yet property advice remains unregulated. Our objective is to educate time-poor professionals through deep insights from our experts who have provided thousands of Australians with personalised advice and education spanning two decades. In a climate where we are

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54:08

#317: Navigating Regional Markets - Property...

The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner,... ·

2025/07/07

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXM🎙️ In this episode, Dave is host, exploring two hot regional markets following listener questions from Daniel and Liam. Daniel asked for a deep dive into Geelong after enjoying the recent Ballarat episode, while Liam wanted insights into the Bellarine Peninsula’s property prospects.🏙️ Geelong: Victoria’s Thriving Regional Hub

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#316: How Long Does It Take to Double Your Property’s...

The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner,... ·

2025/06/30

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXM🎙️ In today’s episode, Mike explores a meaty question that’s been making waves across dinner tables and developer boardrooms alike: Is the Australian property cycle still a thing, or are we living in a new paradigm? The episode is broken up into three segments this week, and the Trio delve into each.🌀 Segment 1: The Property

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#315: The Family Home Puzzle - Balancing Budget,...

The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner,... ·

2025/06/23

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXM🎙️ In today’s episode, the Trio dive in to a relatable listener question from Josephine, who’s navigating the next big step in her property journey with her partner. With a growing family and high school on the horizon for their son, Josephine is asking the question — should they stretch and buy a small two-bedroom unit in a

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49:14

#314: Market Update May 2025 – Darwin Powers On,...

The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner,... ·

2025/06/16

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMThis week, Dave, Mike and Cate tackle the May data. Darwin continues to perform strongly, but Cate eludes to the contrasting data across various data houses. Data integrity and varying methodologies of collecting and collating data may be the source of the issue. The Trio delve into the reliability and variability of data. Could

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#313: What Happens to Property Prices After Rate...

The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner,... ·

2025/06/09

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXM🎙️ Welcome to another dynamic episode of The Property Trio!Cate, Dave, and Mike reunite to unpack a hot question on many investors’ minds: Are we on the cusp of Australia’s next housing boom? Cate kicks things off by outlining seven key economic signals that are all pointing in the same direction — from falling interest rates to

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#312: Why Social Housing Supply Can’t Keep Up -...

The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner,... ·

2025/06/02

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXM🏘️ What is Social Housing?This week, The Trio unpack social housing — subsidised accommodation aimed at vulnerable Australians. Social housing includes both public housing (state-managed) and community housing (run by not-for-profits). Unlike private rentals, it’s allocated based on need, not market competition, and supports

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#311: REVEALED – The Aussie Suburbs with the Lowest...

The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner,... ·

2025/05/26

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXM🎙️In this timely and hard-hitting episode of The Property Trio, Dave, Cate, and Mike unpack a serious supply crisis facing Australian housing. Mike Mortlock shares some valuable research, hot off the press from the team at MCG. The data reveals that hundreds of suburbs across the country have recorded less than 1% growth in

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#310: Market Update Apr 25 – Darwin Dominates,...

The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner,... ·

2025/05/19

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMThis week, Dave, Mike and Cate tackle the data! Nationally, the gains could be described as "soft", but for Darwin and Hobart, things are anything but soft. With a second consecutive strong month, Darwin is once again the star of the show.Dave considers that Darwin is in the early stages of a bull run based on a few metrics. Time

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47:54

#309: How to Boost Borrowing Power – Debt Management...

The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner,... ·

2025/05/12

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMWelcome to Episode 3 of our special Property Trio trilogy, where we wrap up our deep dive into one of the most critical aspects of property investing in today’s environment: borrowing capacity. For our listeners who have tuned in to the first two episodes — where we covered lending fundamentals and the importance of the right

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#308: Darwin Under the Microscope - Will 2025 Mark...

The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner,... ·

2025/05/05

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXM🎙️This episode was inspired by a thoughtful message from a listener who challenged us to dig deeper into Darwin’s property market after we referenced it briefly on a previous show. Some investment advisors are touting Darwin as their top pick for capital growth in 2025, so Mike takes the reins to explore if Darwin’s time in the

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#307 - Analysing Ballarat’s Property Potential - The...

The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner,... ·

2025/04/28

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMIn today's episode, Mike and Cate tackle a great listener question from Brooke, who asks: "Is Ballarat a no-go for investors, and what about its long-term growth prospects?" With profits from their Perth house and a $690K budget, Brooke and her family are considering a move to regional Victoria — and Ballarat has caught their

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#306: How to Increase Borrowing Power - How Kids,...

The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner,... ·

2025/04/22

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMIn this episode, Cate and Dave dive into how life circumstances and interest rate changes directly impact borrowing capacity when borrowers are applying for a mortgage. Whether you're planning to start a family, waiting for a pay rise, or watching the RBA closely, this episode unpacks what it all means for your property plans.The

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#305: Market Update Mar 25 – Darwin Leads Growth,...

The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner,... ·

2025/04/14

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMThis week, Mike and Cate tackle the data! Nationally, median dwelling values have strengthened, recording 0.4% for the month. But it is Darwin who's stolen the show with a full 100 basis points rise in March. Adelaide continues to impress, showing strong resilience. The Duo ponder the drivers behind the continued performance of

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#304: How to Increase Borrowing Capacity - Strategies...

The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner,... ·

2025/04/07

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMIn this episode, Cate and Dave dive into a topic that’s top of mind for many aspiring homeowners and investors—how to increase borrowing capacity. Whether you’re buying your first property, refinancing, or growing a portfolio, understanding what affects your borrowing power can help you make smarter decisions. Being aware of how

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#303: Avoiding Property Investment Traps -...

The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner,... ·

2025/03/31

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMDave hosts this episode with Sarah's great listener question.Sarah writes in; "Melbourne will need to turn around at some point after underperforming. With this, there’s been an increase (or at least it seems like it) in marketing/spruiking around purchasing off-the-plan luxury apartments targeting down-sizer owner occupiers. I

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#302: Can You Predict Property Market Recoveries?...

The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner,... ·

2025/03/24

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMIn this episode of the Property Trio, Dave, Cate and Mike delve into the concept of mean reversion in property investment, particularly focusing on the Melbourne market. If a market experiences a prolonged flat or declining period, should it eventually revert to its historical trajectory? Dave explains the theory of mean

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49:18

#301: Market Update Feb 25 – Melbourne Takes the Lead...

The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner,... ·

2025/03/17

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMThis week, Dave and Cate enjoy sharing the Monthly Market Update while Mike is cycling through Thailand for a very special charity ride. The duo unpack the February indices.... and they circle Melbourne and canvas the coalface, the metrics and some of the growth drivers. One month isn't a trend, but Cate and Dave have certainly

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54:44

#300: A Deep Dive into Market Movements Over 6 Years...

The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner,... ·

2025/03/10

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMDave hosts our 300th show today, and it's a particularly special episode because we commemorate Mike's 100th episode in the Trio. What's changed in the data, the economy and the Australian property market since we started recording together?They recall the impact of COVID on the studio and the recording setup too. The first

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#299: Maximising Wealth in Retirement – When to...

The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner,... ·

2025/03/03

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMCate hosts today's show and she opens the conversation Kim's listener question as follows."I would love to hear more about what to do with property portfolios for those nearing retirement. Do we transfer to our kids, sell some off or live on the rent and sell off when we are really old?" But as Dave points out, this is quite a

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53:59

#298: Is Melbourne’s Property Market About to Turn? A...

The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner,... ·

2025/02/24

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMCate hosts today's show and she opens the conversation with the most recent interest rate cut. What could it mean for the property market? And will we see consecutive cuts in the short-term?Dave shares his perspective on Melbourne's anaemic property performance and he contrasts this miserable growth against some of the other

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