One of the reasons some buyers and sellers do not like auctions is because they have been given inaccurate information like - having to be able to buy unconditionally or a fear that you will pay too much buying at auction. They are just two...
Auction numbers improve Final numbers highest since May Next week looking stronger again Auction activity continues to increase after the festive slowdown, with 1,306 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities this week, up 83.9% from last week. Of the 938 results collected, 67.4%...
We kick off another big year with a big show that’s powered by big Property ‘P’s! Show founder Kevin Turner kicks things off by completing our 8-part special Auction summer series with Cate Bakos by revealing common misconceptions about auctions. Pete Wargent then joins Bushy Martin to...
Stronger start to the year Numbers set to near double next week Buyer confidence to be tested Auction activity is slowly ramping up, with 706 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities this week. There have been 453 results collected so far,...
We have told you that before you go to bid on an auction you should always be familiar with the methods of the auctioneer who will be conducting the auction at the property you want to buy. Cate Bakos – buyers Agent in Melbourne –...
An important part of yearly preparation for property investors includes re-visiting finances and finding ways to improve cash flow. Claiming depreciation deductions on your investment property may be the answer. To help you plan the new year, BMT Tax Depreciation have put together four reasons why investors...
It is always better to learn from the mistakes of others especially when it comes to bidding at an auction. For instance – do you know why it is not a good idea to discuss budget with your partner during the auction or why it...
If you have been to an auction and noticed how confident some buyers are when they bid, it is probably because they have done it before and know what they are doing or they have been to the Cate Bakos school of bidding. Cate is...
If you are serious about buying a property at auction, there are ways you can secure the property before auction day but is it a good idea and is it worthwhile? Cate Bakos is a buyers agent based in Melbourne. Cate shares the pros and...