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🎧 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/
