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🎧 This week, the Property Trio unpack a great listener question about a common investor dilemma....when a difficult tenant starts to impact both cash flow and confidence.
John’s Ballarat property has solid fundamentals, but ongoing arrears and an ageing home raise the question: hold, fix, or sell?
Cate explains how tenant stress can cloud strategy, while highlighting the value of appealing to owner-occupiers through simple cosmetic updates.
Mike outlines the hidden costs of holding an underperforming asset, including lost income and opportunity cost.
The Trio also warn against overcapitalising when selling, reinforcing the importance of clear, strategic decision-making over emotional reactions.
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/2026/04/06/the-sellers-dilemma/
