First Property Buyer Show

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer speaks with Hung Chuy from Strategic Brokers to explain how the fast-tracked First Home Guarantee scheme works and its impact on first-time buyers. The Australian government has fast-tracked the First Home Guarantee scheme, bringing its launch forward to 1 October 2025, allowing first-time buyers to purchase a home with a 5 per ce...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with property investor Jacob Smith to unpack the highs and hurdles of purchasing a first home in Sydney. Jacob and his fiancée recently bought an oversized one-bedroom plus study apartment in Wolli Creek, NSW, choosing stability over rentvesting. Leveraging the First Home Buyer Scheme – with a 5 per cent deposit, stamp d...

In this special Q&A episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with property editor Liam Garman to tackle listeners' top questions about navigating Australia's challenging property market as a first-time buyer. The episode covers everything from market dynamics to financial preparedness, with a strong focus on the importance of thorough property inspections, especially w...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer is joined by financial adviser John Stallman from Super Advice AI to discuss key financial strategies for first-time buyers. John shares key strategies for navigating the Australian property market, emphasising the importance of timing and simplifying complex financial topics for first-time buyers. The discussion highlights how ma...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer speaks with investor and founder of the Right Property Group, Reshmi Kumar, to discuss the importance of strategy and goal-setting for first-time buyers navigating Australia's property market. The duo first reflects on the urgency that young buyers often feel to enter the market, driven by the fear of missing out.  Reshmi emphasis...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer speaks with Lyndsey Fall, a first-time investor who adopted rentvesting – renting in her preferred location while investing elsewhere – as a savvy way to enter the Australian property market. Originally from the UK, Lindsey relocated to Sydney and subsequently chose to invest in Perth, where she identified strong market potential....

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with accountant Munzurul Khan from KHI Partners to unpack the tax implications of property ownership in Australia. Munzurul outlines the key differences between owner-occupiers and rentvestors, noting that while the former receive no ongoing tax deductions, they benefit from capital gains and land tax exemptions. Rentves...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer speaks with Dr Diaswati (Asti) Mardiasmo, chief economist at PRD, about the complexities facing first-time buyers in Australia's evolving property market. Asti likens the market to an octopus with many influencing factors: population growth, interest rates, supply, government support, and foreign investment laws – all of which buy...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with KHI head buyer's agent and Australia's former top mortgage broker, Ross Le Quesne, to discuss finances and long-term wealth-building strategies. The episode begins with Ross sharing insights from his journey, having purchased his first home in the early 2000s for $315,000, which would be worth over $1 million today,...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with Kev Tran, director and principal buyer's agent at Kev Tran Group, to discuss the key dilemma for first-time buyers: buying a home to live in versus starting with an investment. Kev shares how he went from a misinformed first purchase to becoming a successful rentvestor with four properties, now favouring established...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with seasoned buyer's agent from Advocate Property Services, Jo Vadillo, to discuss the art of property negotiation and how to master it. Jo highlights the importance of having a clear strategy and being well-prepared, urging buyers to resist pressure to name a price too soon and instead focus on understanding market val...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with Robert Dougherty to discuss his journey as a first property buyer who turned to renovation to enter the property market, motivated by economic factors and the chance to personalise his home. The duo begins by exploring Robert's property journey with his wife Megan as they spend a year carefully researching propertie...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer chats with Melbourne-based auctioneer Andy Reid to break down the auction process, sharing practical strategies for first-time buyers to secure their dream home. Recognising that auctions can be daunting for newcomers, Andy demystifies the process with a "101" approach that covers everything from preparation to state-specific nuan...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with founder and CEO of InvestorKit, Arjun Paliwal, to discuss how couples can successfully invest in their first property together. The duo starts the episode by reflecting on Arjun's journey, who bought his first property at 22 to build a $20 million portfolio with his wife, emphasising the need for the couple to work...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with real estate agent Paul Davis from First National Real Estate Daystar to dissect each step of buying a property while clarifying inspection processes and real estate jargon. The duo starts exploring potential buyers' journey, with Paul highlighting the importance of securing pre-approval first to ensure buyers know t...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with mortgage broker Eva Loisance from Finni Mortgages to dissect the mortgage maze for first property buyers.  The duo starts by outlining the key loan options for first-time buyers in three main categories: basic versus package loans, variable versus fixed rates, and principal and interest versus interest-only repaymen...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with seasoned buyer's agent from Advocate Property Services, Jo Vadillo, to discuss the pivotal role of a buyer's agent and how they can assist first home buyers in making informed decisions. The duo starts by exploring Jo's career as she became a buyer's agent in 2012, when the role was still relatively unknown to the g...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo, chief economist at PRD, to unpack all the first home buyer's schemes available in Australia. The conversation begins with Mardiasmo sharing her property journey, stressing the importance for first property buyers to understand their financial limits and avoid buying above their means. The duo...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer sits down with mortgage broker Eva Loisance from Finni Mortgages to debunk common financial myths around buying your first property. The duo starts by breaking down all the associated costs related to buying your first property. A key focus of the episode is the commonly believed 20 per cent deposit myth, which Eva explains is no...

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer chats with property journalist Liam Garman, who shares his journey as a first-time buyer, reflecting on the confusion he faced and offering tips to help listeners make their own experience as smooth as possible. The duo begins by exploring Liam's property journey in July 2023, when he purchased a unit in Neutral Bay for $860,000,...

Welcome to the First Property Buyer Show, a podcast designed to assist everyday Australians in navigating the confusing and overwhelming journey of buying their first home. In the inaugural episode, host Emilie Lauer speaks with property journalist Liam Garman to unpack the myths, mistakes, and top tips from his property journey – helping first home buyers to navigate conflicting advice and how th...