Cate Bakos, David Johnston and Mike Mortlock

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

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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 overloaded with information and one size fits all recommendations from the media, well-meaning friends a...

Author

Cate Bakos, David Johnston and Mike Mortlock

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Business

Podcast website

www.propertytrio.com.au

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

#71: Property myths busted - Part 1: property prices, capital growth, housing affordability and land size 20.10.2020

http://propertyplannerbuyerandprofessor.com.au/ In this week's episode of the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor Podcast, the team delve into the common property myths that lead property purchasers down the path of making bad property decisions. First, they share their market insights, as Dave, Cate and Pete take you through: 1. Market update - rate cuts and consumer sentiment The trio share th...

#70: Renovations - Part 2: Planning for success and insights from the federal budget 13.10.2020

http://propertyplannerbuyerandprofessor.com.au/ In this week's episode of the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor Podcast, the team dive into the nitty gritty of completing a successful renovation, sharing with you the tips to plan for a positive adventure with your home or investment property, plus some learnings from their own experiences, (mostly learnt the hard way). First, they outline key...

#69: Market update - Have we hit the bottom of the property market? 06.10.2020

http://propertyplannerbuyerandprofessor.com.au/ In this week's episode of the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor Podcast, the team analyse the macro economic factors which are pointing to property values being at a pivotal turning point towards an upward trajectory. To balance the conversation, the trio also discuss some of the risks which may hold values back. Dave, Cate and Pete take you thro...

#68: Renovations - Part 1: Tips and mistakes to avoid 29.09.2020

http://propertyplannerbuyerandprofessor.com.au/ In this week's episode of the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor Podcast, the team dive into the world of project managing a renovation and they outline the factors to consider before you embark! Dave, Cate and Pete take you through: 1. The most common mistake; over-capitalisation It's very easy to find a property that needs a renovation, but not...

#67: Subdividing - the fundamentals for success 22.09.2020

http://propertyplannerbuyerandprofessor.com.au/ In this week's episode of the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor Podcast, the team analyse the important considerations for completing a successful subdivision and the risks that small time developers need to be aware of. Dave, Cate and Pete take you through: 1. The first step - planning Ask yourself how does this step fit in with your overall pro...

#66: Top landlord fears, how to tackle them and are we at a turning point in the property cycle? 15.09.2020

http://propertyplannerbuyerandprofessor.com.au/ In this week's episode of the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor Podcast, the team delve into the top fears that keep landlords up at night and what you can do to safeguard yourself. Dave, Cate and Pete dissect: 1. The property market dipping CoreLogic capital city data shows that 5 out of the 8 cities have started growing in value or remained at...

#65: Bad credit behaviour - What does it mean and how can it be solved before it's too late? 08.09.2020

http://propertyplannerbuyerandprofessor.com.au/ In this week's episode of the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor Podcast, the team take a deep dive into the world of credit reporting, debt consolidation and how you can manage your money effectively to get a great credit score. Dave, Cate and Pete dissect: 1. Credit scores and comprehensive credit reporting Big brother is watching! The team take...

#64: What would you do differently if you could go back in time 25 years, tips for first time buyers - listener questions answered #1 01.09.2020

In this week's episode of the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor Podcast, the team answer burning questions from our listeners. From mortgage strategy and prepping for decisions for first time buyers, to what would you do if you had a time machine and could go back 25 years and start again. We put Dave, Cate and Pete in the hot seat to discuss: 1. Top tips for first time buyers entering the mar...

#63: Commercial property - Part 2: Determining value, Real Estate Investment Trusts, Warehouses, Mixed Use, Leases, and more 25.08.2020

In this week's episode of the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor Podcast, the team explore the commercial property sector in part two and share with you how to determine the value of a commercial property, what to look for in a tenant, investing in real estate investment trusts and the ins and outs of warehouses - and more! David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos discuss: •How to determin...

#62: Dave, Cate and Pete's biggest regrets on their property journey 18.08.2020

In this week's episode of the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor Podcast, the team intimately share with you some of the most significant mistakes that they have made along their property journeys, and their lessons learnt. In this episode David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos discuss: •Selling properties they could have held. The Planner, Buyer and Professor have all made this mistake...

#61: Commercial property - Part 1: The risks and the rewards! 11.08.2020

In this week's episode of the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor Podcast, the team take you through the ins and outs of investing in commercial property. In this episode David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos discuss: •How commercial property investment differs from residential, from a higher return on investment, duration and construction of leases, flexibility in lease length, business...

#60: Why established properties outperform 04.08.2020

https://propertyplanning.com.au/propertyplannerbuyerprofessor/ This week, the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor turn their thoughts to established properties and why they offer superior capital growth prospects. In this episode David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos take you through: 1. Established houses tend to be located close to the CBD, and generally the older the property; the clo...

#59: Off the plan purchases - Everything you need to know. Part 2: The financial return drivers 28.07.2020

The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor continue analysing off the plan purchases, and in particular, high rise apartments. This week, in the second of two episodes dedicated to this type of property, their focus is on the financial risks of purchasing off the plan. In this episode David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos take you through: 1. The 'Pros' of purchasing off the plan. The team...

#58: Off the plan purchases - Everything you need to know. Part 1: Purchase through to settlement 21.07.2020

The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor take a deep dive into the risks of purchasing off the plan. Because the risks are many and varied, this will be a two-part episode with an episode solely on financial risks to come next week! In this episode David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos take you through: 1. Pros of purchasing off the plan - for a balanced view, we take you through the adva...

#57: Market update - What will the Melbourne lock down mean for the economy and property market? 14.07.2020

In this episode The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor take a deep dive into the impact of the lockdown in Melbourne and Victoria border closures on the property market and broader economy, and how the key indicators were tracking up to this point. In this episode David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos take you through: 1. Victoria back into lockdown just as consumer confidence and new l...

#56: The great debate! Capital Growth V Cash Flow - Which investment strategy is superior? 07.07.2020

The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor dive into the capital growth v cash flow debate when it comes to planning your investment strategy. Who will have their arm raised in victory? In this episode David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos take you through: 1. The Property Professor makes the case for capital growth, by comparing property value and rental return over 20 years if you had pur...

#55: All things property tax - how to understand your deductions at tax time 30.06.2020

As we come to the end of another financial year, The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor delve into all things property tax and uncover the myths that can lead you astray on your wealth creation journey. In this episode David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos take you through: •All the deductions you can claim on an investment property so that you do not miss a trick when completing this y...

#54: Market update - Building the bridge (or invisible stairway) across the economic cliff! 23.06.2020

The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor unpack the economic cliff. What will happen when JobKeeper, HomeBuilder and lender repayment holidays end? In this episode David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos take you through: •How banks will look to help keep many of the most affected borrowers and businesses to stay afloat with new initiatives such as interest only repayments, lower rates, ext...

#53: Diversification 101 - How and why to plan for diversification within your property portfolio 16.06.2020

The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor discuss all things diversification, from the reasons why you should diversify your portfolio to the many ways you can implement diversification in your investment strategy. In this episode David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos take you through: •Beware of one size fits all strategies! The suggestion that you should have a 50/50 balance of shares an...

#52: Dissecting 10 years of Core Logic data - capital cities & regional centres 09.06.2020

This week we go back to our podcasts recorded pre-Covid and in this week's episode, the Property Planner, Buyer and Professor discuss data provided by CoreLogic on Australia's top performing cities. Which cities took out the gold, silver and bronze? In this episode David, Cate and Peter take you through: •Dissecting data provided from Core Logic for the last decade for all capital cities and regio...

#51: Market update - The HomeBuilder stimulus - What it means for home buyers, renovators, jobs, the economy and property market! 05.06.2020

The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor met this morning for a 'breaking news' recording on the $688 million HomeBuilder stimulus package announced by the federal government yesterday. The new package aims to safeguard the jobs of a million tradies, and to prop up the construction industry which was teetering on the edge of oblivion. Home buyers and home renovators will be offered a cash grant o...

#50: Tenants from hell 02.06.2020

A good property manager is worth their weight in gold, and equally, so is a good tenant. A great tenant who is happy and obliging will stay in your property for a long time - avoiding long gaps between tenancies, advertising costs for vacancies and loss of rental income. In this episode David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos take you through: •What makes a good tenant, it's more than simply...

#49: Market update - The view from the coalface, sentiment and push-pull factors 26.05.2020

In the ninth Podcast since Covid-19 took hold, we turned our thoughts to the property market forces at play, how sentiment is increasing as restrictions are easing and what's on the horizon for property. In this episode David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos take you through: •Supply of properties on the market continue to remain low, however competition is picking up as more buyers are jum...

#48: Offset accounts - God's gift to mortgage strategy 20.05.2020

This week we resume normal transmission and return to our education based Podcast, and take a break from our market and economic commentary and observations in our Covid-19 series. In this episode David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos take you through: •Optimising tax deductions, how utislising your offset account will help you to save tens of thousands in future tax deductions over your l...

#47: Market update - What's ahead - the stabilisers, economic factors and the what if's! 12.05.2020

In the eighth Podcast since Covid-19 took hold, we turned our thoughts to the property market and the multitude of forces that determine its trajectory. We look at the stabilisers, head winds and yes, even tail winds, despite what the mass media might have you believe! In this episode David Johnston, Cate Bakos and Peter Koulizos take you through: •The seller's market, how supply and low interest...

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