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#360: The Landlord Trap - When Chasing More Rent Backfires & How to Balance Cash Flow, Vacancy and Tenant Quality

#360: The Landlord Trap - When Chasing More Rent Backfires & How to Balance Cash Flow, Vacancy and Tenant Quality

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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/
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