Posts by CateBakos

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?” Simon joins us for our second episode and we are SO excited to hear what it is…

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 when it came to the buying process, Simon decided…

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 enchanting chat. “To really do the right thing by people……

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 enchanting chat. “To really do the right thing by people……

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 the drivers that instigate an investment upgrade, and…

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 depreciation schedules, investor awareness in relation to tax…

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 around a 10% increase in houses and a…

“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 investor behaviour. This fascination led Mike…

What best describes a Quantity Surveyor? 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 schedules for commercial and…

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 a long way, and it’s required. You can have the skillset, but it…