The First Home Guidebook

Tune in to hear today's property story about a couple in their early thirties who bought a house in Mount Gambia for $279,000 and then scrimped and saved and bought a second property only seven months later for $435,000! In this episode, they share how they saved their deposit, what they were looking for in their first and second properties, how they managed to save a deposit for two houses in suc...

When I’m helping first home buyers look at buying a property, I often use analogies to help guide them through the decision making process. Today I run through 10 ways buying a property can be very similar to the online dating game, and encourage you to keep these ideas on file should you find yourself in similar scenarios on your home buying journey. Buying a property can sometimes be a numbers g...

Listen in today to hear all about a 26 year old from Wollongong, south of Sydney realise her property dreams and buy her first home with her partner. She shares all about growing up in an average income household and with a mother that was very money conscious who passed along her knowledge, experience and wisdom to shape her relationship with money and mindset as an adult. She was able to stay at...

 In my decade of working in the property industry, I’ve come across many situations where new buyers have been given unhelpful, and at times even harmful, advice on buying property. So today I am running through five examples of bad real estate advice that often leads buyers to making costly mistakes. I share my tips on knowing who to trust and how to avoid taking the wrong information on board. T...

Today we’re hearing from a 36 year old single male who bought his first home pre-market for $985,000.00 in Windsor, Victoria. While he wasn’t always on a great income, he worked his way up the ranks and was able to boost his deposit using the First Home Super Saver Scheme. Though he had a partner during the process of buying his first home, it was a new relationship and not considered a de facto o...

Are you trying to work out how to buy your first home faster? Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed when looking at properties, mortgages, banks, interest rates and advice groups and just feel like the process is going to take forever? I know it can feel so disheartening but I’m here to help. But firstly, take a moment to really think about your own unique situation. You may not be ready to buy...

Today we’re hearing from a 26 year old single female who purchased her first home for $375,000.00 in Newport, Victoria. Though she missed out on the property she had originally set her sights on, she talks about finding the silver lining in purchasing the home she now owns. Inspired by parents who had always greatly valued owning property, she was determined to find a place to call her own. After...

I am currently embarking on my third renovation, but with my first? I had zero clue. I hadn’t even watched The Block! As a first home buyer, you might purchase a property that needs renovating, and this can be a daunting process. So in this episode, I talk about five lessons I learnt from renovating, so that you can learn from them. The first and biggest lesson I learnt was the importance of knowi...

In this episode, we’re hearing from a couple in their early 40s from Melbourne and Colombia, who bought their first home in Reservoir, Melbourne in 2022 for $1,300,000.00. Whilst they had a healthy combined income, it wasn’t all smooth sailing, and they learnt a lot about the hidden rules of the real estate industry along the way. Living with two children in a small two-bedroom apartment during th...

As a first home buyer, you probably have a lot of questions. Who do you turn to for your property questions? Do you need to seek professional guidance? Can your  friends or your family help? Well, I’m excited to say you can now turn to me. There is no such thing as a silly question when it comes to property, and today I’m answering some great ones I’ve received from listeners this week. I give my...

In this episode, we’re hearing the property story of a 29 year old single female who bought her first property as an investment back in 2014 for $230,000 in Coomera, Queensland. She was working as a retail manager and living at home while saving and paying rent to her parents. Throughout her property journey, she learned some very valuable lessons about purchasing her first property, dealing with...

If you're in the market for a new property, you may have heard the term "off market" thrown around. Essentially, an off-market property is one that is not listed publicly on a real estate website (such as realestate.com.au or domain) or advertised widely for sale. Instead, it's offered for sale through more private channels such as personal networks, word of mouth, or private agent listings. In th...

In this episode, we’re hearing the property story of a 22-year-old woman who bought her first home in 2020 for $450,000. She knew she wanted to buy her first house young and never wanted to pay anyone rent so through years of saving, persistence and a desire to set herself up financially, she was able to accomplish her goal. She started saving when she was just 14 years old and, without any help f...

Buying your first home is such an exciting milestone in your life. I’m always incredibly excited for my clients who are beginning their property journey but I know how overwhelming the process can become, so I’m here to help you avoid any pitfalls and ensure you’re making the best decision for you. In this episode, I'm going to explore three common first home buyer mistakes I frequently see people...

Welcome to The First Home Guidebook Podcast. I know that buying a property can be a really challenging and complex process so this podcast has been designed to navigate you through everything you need to know to get you to the finish line and grab those keys. My name is Amy Lunardi and I’m a buyer’s advocate. I’ve helped over a thousand people with their own unique circumstances find the right hom...