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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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47:24

#257: The Comprehensive Guide to Townhouses –...

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

2024/05/13

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMCate circles on on what technically defines a townhouse. She shares an example and talks about the differences between apartments and townhouses when it comes to land on title.Mike asks a tough question, "How do townhouses perform, as compared to houses?" but as Cate points out, it's not a hard and fast rule. There are elements

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45:41

#256: Property Investor and Taxpayer Insights from...

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

2024/05/06

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMMike has crafted a great episode from the 2020/2021 tax year data.The average income rose to $68,289. Surprise, surprise, Double Bay came in at first $266,000 and Dover Heights, Rose Bay and Vaucluse came in second at $230,597, and Toorak (Vic) starred, but Cottesloe and Peppermint Bay in WA came in third at $229,000.The median

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53:11

#255: Property Plan Case Study #9 - Can We Scale Back...

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

2024/04/29

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMCate kicks off the episode and invites Dave to share a bit of information about our exciting case study couple and their quest to move to Venus Bay to enjoy a simpler life. They asked Dave's team to help them work out how they can achieve their goals, including the generation of a passive income and retaining their Melbourne home

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55:34

#254: Integrating Property Plans & Financial Plans:...

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

2024/04/22

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMCate kicks off the episode by sharing that the podcast is just a couple of recordings away from it's fifth birthday!Kym is a single mum of two teenage kids, a business owner and her rent on her home has just gone up substantially. Kym has been yearning to get into property ownership for a few years now, but she is facing a few

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52:19

#253: Market Update Mar 24 – Migration Trends Driving...

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

2024/04/15

The March 2024 data is out, and Cate concedes she got it wrong with her March data predictions. She's considered the reasons why, and Cate sheds light on a possible reason for this, and it relates to bias.Dave overviews the last twelve months of growth, and he points out that the last year has delivered almost 10% growth for the combined capitals; something very few would have predicted.Cate sheds light on some of the enquiry she's getting, and some of the reasons why investors are turning away from

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45:09

#252: The Owner-Occupier vs. Investor Dilemma –...

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

2024/04/08

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMSally is about to purchase her first home. She has a deposit of $300K and is targeting a purchase price of $700K - $800K. Sally wants to live in the home, but is feeling that her borrowing capacity as an owner occupier is holding her back. She asks the Trio whether she should initially purchase as an investor in order to borrow

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44:53

#251: Median rental gap between houses and units closing

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

2024/04/01

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMFor today's episode, Dave throws it out to Mike... the paper that Mike's business has uncovered relates to growth of rents in units, contrasted to house rental price growth. Median rental growth for units have eclipsed that of houses, but why?The Trio unpack their theories. Are investors pushing rents up or is the supply/demand

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39:11

#250: Investment Borrowing Masterclass – Maximise Tax...

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

2024/03/25

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMFor today's episode, the Trio are diving into the sophisticated world of investment borrowing and they'll unpack the nuances of leveraging borrowed funds to not just acquire investment properties, but also to optimise the financial structure surrounding your investment to legally optimise deductions.Despite accountants being tax

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46:59

#249: February market update - One percent national...

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

2024/03/18

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMThe February 2024 data is out, and the Trio circle the headline; the ridiculously tight vacancy rates nationally. Mike compares houses and unit performance and ponders the drivers for unit purchasers. Dave delves into Perth's outperformance and notes the predictions he and Pete made eighteen months' prior.Is buyer confidence up

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56:08

#248: Home Dreams vs Investment Dollars - Upgrade &...

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

2024/03/11

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMDave and Cate man the fort this week while Mike does his charity ride... and the duo decided to tackle a great listener question about lending policy, loan structuring and the critical decisions that arise for many.Jim and his partner have a very important scenario to run past the Trio. They are particularly high income earners

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51:28

#247: The Ultimate Settlement Guide - Navigating the...

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

2024/03/04

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMDave hosts this time. He opens the episode with the obvious question, "What is settlement?" Did you know that settlement dates are completely negotiable? And did you know that some people conduct their own conveyancing?, (although the Trio don't recommend this, as it involves a lot of risks and responsibilities.) If you do your

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45:23

#246: Tackling Housing Affordability - Part 2: The...

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

2024/02/26

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMIn this innovative, two part series, the Trio share their own ideas and ideals to contribute to some solutions for solving the housing crisis.Dave is clear. "It's all supply, supply, supply". But he is clear on the need to define the 'ideal' balance being agreed and struck. Cate and Dave debate the short-stay accommodation impact

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51:04

#245: January 2024 Market Update - Reinvigorated...

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

2024/02/19

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMThe January 2024 data is out, and the capital city league ladder has been changing. But are houses and unit imbalances across capitals skewing the data? Dave explains.."Data does let us down like that", says Cate and she shares some another example of stock segmentation and purchaser incentives skewing data.What's happening with

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56:18

#244: Tackling Housing Affordability - Part 1 -...

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

2024/02/12

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMIn this innovative, two part series, the Trio canvassed some measures that could be implemented to ease affordability and promote the healthy functioning of the Australian property market.Mike took some inspiration from an industry friend's article, and Cate and Dave chimed in with their thoughts on some of the initiatives from

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47:47

#243: Building Long-Term Wealth: Mastering Land to...

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

2024/02/05

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMThis week's episode features a two great listener questions, the first from Catherine."My husband (39) and I (32) are doing well financially and trying to decide our next move. Our goal is to pay off our mortgage but we feel like maybe we should be buying an investment property. In SA western suburbs, our house is worth around

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48:53

#242: December Market Update 2023 - How has the year...

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

2024/01/29

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMThe December data is out, albeit in parts after the Core Logic team put out a thinner report over the break. Dave points out that December represented the smallest gain in property growth and he ponders whether the most recent interest rate increase triggered a slowdown at year end.Dave also draws our attention to the 'tale of

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61:44

#241: 2023 - The Trio’s Property Predictions - who...

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

2024/01/22

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMPete joins us in the studio! Mike kicks off the Trio's predictions for 2023 and he runs through their January predictions, holding each accountable for their forecasts. What will the market do? Cate admits she was quite bullish on this question, while Dave thought prices would drop 5-8%. It was the Property Professor who got this

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52:07

#240: 2024 - The Trio’s Property Predictions and...

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

2024/01/15

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMCate kicks off the Trio's predictions for 2024 and reminds Mike that he will be accountable in a year's time.Dave picks value growth of 2-7% nationally in 2024, with the market being weighed down by Melbourne and Sydney, with a comment that he feels we'll see a similar year to 2022. Cate feels that a strong supply of listings in

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43:46

#239: Optimising Offset Accounts - Why You Should Pay...

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

2024/01/08

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMThis week's episode features a great listener question from Ben."Offset account question I am grappling with. I am nearing retirement and have three investment properties in NE Melbourne, two of which are IO and fully offset. Third is IO and partially offset. I have a PPOR P&I loan with and offset account set up. I

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51:30

#238: Case Study #8 - Do We Buy a Home Now & Convert...

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

2024/01/01

Got a question for the trio? https://forms.zohopublic.com/propertyplanningaustralia/form/GotaquestionforthePropertyTrio/formperma/zYCQAxzE_24CVlDafP1ozyzwtmB-8m1iCNtCTgDvHXMHappy New Year to our listeners! Mike introduces James and Lisa's case study. They are both 36 and have a goal of attaining $80,000 of passive income per year into retirement, and scaling back work to 50% by the age of 50 remains an ideal. Their annual combined incomes are $144,000 and they have $90,000 in savings. Can it be

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