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The Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor)The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor Residential property is the only asset class we live in, it is where we raise our familys, and it is our most expensive investment, yet property advice remains unregulated. Our objective is to educate... Author: Cate Bakos, David Johnston and Mike Mortlock
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 and family and so-called advisers, we will distill the raw truth from the ill-informed.So join the Property Planner, David Johnston, The Property Buyer, Cate Bakos and the Quantity Surveyor, Mike Mortlock as they take you on a journey of discovery through the maze of property, mortgage, and money decisions to empower you to create your ideal lifestyle!Links to your hosts:https://www.catebakos.com.au/https://propertyplanning.com.au/https://www.mcgqs.com.au/ Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#360: The Landlord Trap - When Chasing More Rent Backfires & How to Balance Cash Flow, Vacancy and Tenant Quality
Monday, 4 May, 2026
🎧 In this episode of The Property Trio, we tackle a great landlord question from Lukasz.Is it better to chase maximum rent or secure a high quality tenant? Cate, Dave and Mike explain why pushing rent too high can lead to longer vacancies and poorer applicant pools. The Trio highlight hidden costs such as vacancy, leasing fees and tenant issues, and why a stable, respectful tenant often delivers a better long term result. They also explore strategic pricing, rent review timing, lease staggering and the value of a great property manager. The message is simple; sustainable returns beat short term rent chasing every time.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/2026/05/04/the-landlord-trap/
