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With Dave away, Mike and Cate tackle a common assumption: that a softer market makes life easier for buyers. Cate explains why a bear market is harder work for everyone.
Buyer's agents see enquiry dry up, low-ballers risk alienating vendors, and forced sellers battle both losses and bruised egos.
Selling agents face tough weekly conversations with clients as values slip, while upgraders and downsizers wrestle with whether to buy or sell first.
First home buyers, despite less competition, are often rattled by negative headlines and quiet open inspections.
Could the best buying conditions in years be hiding in plain sight?
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
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https://www.propertytrio.com.au/contact-us/ Shownotes: https://www.propertytrio.com.au/2026/10/05/the-bear-market-reality-check/
