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🎙️In this episode, Dave and Cate answer a listener question from Nikhil, who has bought five properties, (four through buyer's agents) and wants to start buying interstate himself. The pair set out what it actually takes to buy well somewhere you don't live. Cate explains why unfamiliar markets are hard to read, how contract legislation differs between states and territories, and where to research a suburb's socio-economic story.
They also weigh up the real cost of flying in and staying for inspections against a buyer's agent fee. Cate finishes with a four step framework: pick one market, build a small local team, do your legal and data homework early, and time your trips deliberately. It's one not to miss!
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/ Shownotes: https://www.propertytrio.com.au/2026/09/21/propertytrio-getting-an-interstate-diy-purchase-right/
