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

In this episode of The Property Trio Podcast, Dave hosts the annual Predictions episode. Part one of a two-part series, the Trio share their predictions on growth, markets, rents, investor numbers and more. It's one episode that is not to be missed!The Property Trio is: David Johnston, Mortgage Broker - Managing Director of Property Planning Australia https://propertyplanning.com.au/  Cate Bakos, Buyers Advocate - Managing Director of Cate Bakos Property https://www.catebakos.com.au/  Mike Mortlock, Quantity Surveyor - Managing Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors https://www.mcgqs.com.au/  📩 Got a question you want answered in a future episode? Send it through https://www.propertytrio.com.au/contact-us/  You can find more info about topics covered in today's show here:https://www.propertytrio.com.au/2026/01/05/2026-predictions-part-1/And... don't forget our LIVE Podcast Event - Thursday 5th March at Latrobe Golf Club - 8 Farm Road, Alphington, VIC. You can access tickets here.

In this episode of The Property Trio Podcast, Cate hosts a listener questions episode featuring the mortgage questions borrowers ask most often. Inspired by a listener question from Callum, the Trio open the vault on borrowing capacity, rental income treatment, interest-only strategies, and the tax traps that can quietly cost property owners hundreds of thousands over time.Wishing our listeners a happy and prosperous 2026!The Property Trio is: David Johnston, Mortgage Broker - Managing Director of Property Planning Australia https://propertyplanning.com.au/  Cate Bakos, Buyers Advocate - Managing Director of Cate Bakos Property https://www.catebakos.com.au/  Mike Mortlock, Quantity Surveyor - Managing Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors https://www.mcgqs.com.au/  📩 Got a question you want answered in a future episode? Send it through https://www.propertytrio.com.au/contact-us/  You can find more info about topics covered in today's show here:https://www.propertytrio.com.au/2025/12/29/mortgage-strategy-questions-answered/

In this episode, The Trio explore how to identify serious competitors, read buyer behaviour, understand market forces, and apply smart tactics to gain an edge in both auctions and private sales.Wishing our loyal listeners a safe and joyous festive season!The Property Trio is: David Johnston, Mortgage Broker - Managing Director of Property Planning Australia https://propertyplanning.com.au/  Cate Bakos, Buyers Advocate - Managing Director of Cate Bakos Property https://www.catebakos.com.au/  Mike Mortlock, Quantity Surveyor - Managing Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors https://www.mcgqs.com.au/  📩 Got a question you want answered in a future episode? Send it through https://www.propertytrio.com.au/contact-us/  You can find more info about topics covered in today's show here:https://www.propertytrio.com.au/2025/12/22/determining-genuine-buyer-competition/

🎧 In this month’s Property Trio market update, Mike, Cate, and Dave unpack the latest November market figures.Perth continues to surge, gaining pace this month with a 2.4% lift, and investor lending hits record highs, prompting APRA to potentially apply changes. National prices rise more than one per cent for the third month running, and the Trio talk about the uplift in rental growth that has struck in recent months.The Property Trio is: David Johnston, Mortgage Broker - Managing Director of Property Planning Australia https://propertyplanning.com.au/  Cate Bakos, Buyers Advocate - Managing Director of Cate Bakos Property https://www.catebakos.com.au/  Mike Mortlock, Quantity Surveyor - Managing Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors https://www.mcgqs.com.au/  📩 Got a question you want answered in a future episode? Send it through https://www.propertytrio.com.au/contact-us/  You can find more info about topics covered in today's show here:https://www.propertytrio.com.au/2025/12/15/ep-340-november-2025-market-update/

This episode busts the biggest mortgage myths costing borrowers money. Mike, Cate and Dave unpack why the lowest rate isn’t always best, how repayment strategy affects future tax deductions, why borrowing capacity varies by lender, the truth about maternity-leave lending, and why bank loyalty rarely pays.The Property Trio is: David Johnston, Mortgage Broker - Managing Director of Property Planning Australia https://propertyplanning.com.au/  Cate Bakos, Buyers Advocate - Managing Director of Cate Bakos Property https://www.catebakos.com.au/  Mike Mortlock, Quantity Surveyor - Managing Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors https://www.mcgqs.com.au/  📩 Got a question you want answered in a future episode? Send it through https://www.propertytrio.com.au/contact-us/  You can find more info about topics covered in today's show here:https://www.propertytrio.com.au/2025/12/08/mortgage-myths-exposed/