The Melbourne Property Hour

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 Bakos Property) unpack one of the most misunderstood aspects of Melbourne real estate: property overlay...

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, armed only with data, stats and analytics. Cate counters with 16 years of on-the-ground experience across...

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 explain the common issues that appear in building reports, what buyers should genuinely worry about, an...

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 expectations, Lisa and Cate reveal the subtle behaviours that are quietly derailing your buying journey...

🎧 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, this episode explains the hidden risks, opportunities and due diligence traps buyers need to know befo...

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 property expertise. From spontaneous buying decisions and risky renovations to costly missteps and lucky w...

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, they cut through the hype to reveal what’s real and what’s simply clever marketing. From genuine “golde...

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 and after an auction. They break down the entire auction campaign cycle, decode agents’ tactics, and shar...

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 can stretch in today's climate. From inner-city apartments to regional opportunities in Ballarat and Ben...

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 mistakes. Learn how to spot the difference between an underpriced gem and a ticking time bomb, how market psych...

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 overwhelming buying in Melbourne can be. We’re both on the ground every single day, buying homes and investment p...