Your First Home Buyer Guide Podcast

Finding the right property is a huge undertaking as it is, and in a rapidly rising market, it gets a little more complicated. We’ve had our fair share of experiences and heard stories from clients who have made mistakes (and regretted them) after the fact, so today, we’ve listed down the top 5 mistakes you need to avoid in a quickly progressing market. We tackle grants, auctions, takin...

The word “insurance” usually gives people the wrong idea - it’s either boring or it’s too serious and heavy to handle on a normal day. In the property space however, it is more than crucial to have insurance and today, we learn all there is to know about getting insured and making sure you have the right one for you! Craig Bigelow of Via Financial Group joins us as we tackl...

Knowing the steps to take when purchasing a property is great. But chances are, you’ll still find yourself in a mess or losing your hard-earned money if you don’t know how to do it in order! While experience is the best teacher, we can’t let you make the same mistakes first-time property buyers often make. So, in this episode, we’re going to talk about everything you need t...

In December, one headline sent every homebuyer in a state of fear: ”weird detail in contract let sellers keep Victorian family’s $320k house deposit”. Is it really that detail that made them lose their money? Or was it just a mistake they could’ve avoided had the right process been taken? Today, we’ll dig deeper into that news story, study every aspect of the transact...

Changing for the better is good, but is suburb gentrification as promising as it sounds? As years pass, suburbs may transform due to a new class of people moving in the area. When this happens, what do current inhabitants and property buyers need to be really careful about? Today, we have Peter Koulizos of The Property Professor to help us learn more about suburb gentrification and its indicators....

Did you know that buying a strata property is significantly different to buying a stand alone house?  So what’s the difference? What level of due diligence should you have when buying strata or community title property? Are there more risks involved? Today, we talked with Dr. Nicole Johnston , a senior lecturer and researcher at Deakin University, about her experience and knowledge on b...

Buying properties will always entail risks and rewards. But do you know how to make the most of your investment?  We hear you! If you’re not quite sure what to do when buying a property, this episode will shed light on your path. Today, we will answer the questions we’ve compiled from first home buyers, which can help you, too! Here, we talk about buying rental properties, propert...

Lucky are the people who get everything right on the first try—be it in purchasing a property or renovating one. But again, wisdom comes with experience and learning from your mistakes is definitely one of the best ways to gain it! Today, we’re going to talk about Veronica’s journey on her first property renovation: what she did right, where she went wrong, and how you can learn...

Wouldn’t it be great to just have a checklist to refer to when you want to buy property? How about one that’s specifically for 2022? Today, Veronica interviews co-host Meighan and guest Jarrod McCabe of Wakelin Advisory to dive deep into what you should expect in the three biggest property markets in Australia. We cover the relocation trend in Queensland, clearance rates, auction campa...

This may come as a little bit of shock, but property data can’t be your only basis for making decisions! Plenty of property buyers turn to data to help them decide on a purchase and while it’s a great move, not all data is useful - some can send you on a wild goose chase! Today, we cover the data and factors that investors often overlook. From median price growth ‘top 10 lists&rs...

If you’ve always doubted that getting into a competitive property market as a beginner was possible, we’ve got the perfect case study to prove you wrong! Former Home Buyer Academy student Anthony lets us take a peek into his property journey, sharing how he was able to save for a deposit, his property misses and how he recovered, how he worked out the price to pay for his property and...

Headlines dominating the property news always use two powerful words to grab the market’s attention: BOOM and DOOM. But how can you see through the data and make better property decisions based on it? Today, we have data guy and host of Walk the World Martin North to talk about the world of data analytics and the importance of data-based decisions. If you enjoy the show, do like, rate, subsc...

Did you know that the “bank of mum and dad” is now the 9th largest lender in the country? With this option front and center, it’s incredibly important to know how the whole process works and what kind of agreements first home buyers can enter into. We’re joined by Barry Frakes of Australian Family Lawyers as we uncover what needs to be discussed when it comes to borrowing f...

Buying a property to renovate might seem like a great way to get into the market, but like any other project, there’s a lot more you need to know before jumping in! Rebeka Morgan of BuildHer Collective shares her expert intel on what to look for when buying to renovate or rebuild. We’re going to learn some of the secrets to getting a renovation right, understanding what to look for, kn...

Have you ever considered purchasing a strata property but then got fazed by how different it is from buying a house? There’s a whole additional layer of due diligence that needs to be done and before you get elbows deep in a property, inspecting strata records should be your first course of action. Amanda Farmer of Your Strata Property shares her expertise in strata & community titles la...

A lot of first home buyers enter the market without knowledge of best practices, what to do first and how to do it properly.  Today, we’re joined by two first home buyers who found their passion for property after buying their first properties. They share the lessons they learned, mistakes they’ve made along the way, and whether or not they’d do everything the same way all o...

In a booming property market, people often think that prices will always go up - but that’s not really the case. Prices could actually go down despite the boom! The property market is all about supply and demand, so if there are heaps of buyers and not enough properties on the market, prices will rise, and vice-versa. Today, we’re going to look at what factors drive property prices up...

Did you know that spruikers can often mislead you with promises of “making quick money with massive profits” and that you can “retire at 30” through property? Yeah, that unfortunately isn’t as easy as it sounds. Today, we’re covering the “70-30” rule, socioeconomics, vacancy rates and more. Let’s cut the BS and talk about the real story behind...

For most people, their first home is not their dream home. They have an idea of what they want, but it could be way out of reach at the moment. They’re probably wondering if they’ll ever get there, particularly if prices are rising rapidly.   If you’re in the same boat, don’t lose hope - there’s a way to step up the ladder towards your dream home faster and...

Learning from experience is great, but taking advice from someone who’s “been there, done that” is probably even better. Today, we’re going to follow the path of one of our students as he shares the lessons he learnt through his first home buyer journey - from his cautious beginnings, to working with different brokers, right up to a hair raising auction! If you enjoy the sh...

Diving blindly into property investing will no doubt set you up for mistakes and looking back to when we bought our first homes, there were some lessons we would have benefitted from knowing early on. Join us as we tackle six lessons we wish we knew before signing those papers, from knowing “who’s who in the zoo” to what you should be aware of when preparing to buy your next prop...

Getting the right property is key to growing your portfolio and avoiding big headaches down the line. Yet with so many that seem like amazing assets, how do you figure out which one to choose? It’s really important to understand what makes A, B, and C grade properties so today, we unpack what you need to know to make the right purchase and avoid owning an underperformer!  If you enjoy t...

If you have a question about property, you’ve come to the right place! We receive lots of questions through Facebook, our website and from our members. So today, we are sharing a few of those questions - and providing answers - because if one person has asked, then we know there are others who will have similar questions! If you enjoy the show, do give us a like, share it with others who you...

If you’re at a point in your journey where you’re more than ready to buy property, you’re most likely faced with this dilemma: “What type of property should I buy?”   Today, we’re going to address the age old question - should I buy a house or an apartment? We’ll be listing down the pros and cons for each and explain why they may or may not be be...

Traditional property auctions can already be daunting to most buyers, but moving it to an online space poses a whole other set of rules and guidelines. If you’re worried about what to expect and what you need to do to prepare yourself for a different setup, you’re in for a treat. Today, we’re going to take a look at online property auctions. We’ll be talking about the path...