Your First Home Buyer Guide Podcast

Mar 04 2025 218 ep. 37 mins 39

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The Magic of Compounding—Why It’s a Game-Changer for Property Owners

Mar 04 2025 22 mins

Compounding isn’t just some finance jargon—it’s real, and it’s powerful. In this episode, we dive into why compound growth is an absolute game-changer for property owners. Even a tiny difference in growth rates means big dollars down the track, and we have some eye-opening examples to prove it. We break down how compounding actually works (yes, with the lily

Case Study: Biggest Home Buying Lessons from a Melbourne First Time Buyer

Feb 25 2025 38 mins

Buying your first home is a massive deal, and James, a first-time buyer in Melbourne, takes us through everything he learned along the way. From saving a deposit while living at home to making some tough calls on which properties to walk away from, he shares exactly what went into getting his own place. In this episode, James talks about the trade-offs he had to make, why he didn&r

First Home Buyer Q&A: Grants, Budgets, Timing, Terrace Houses, and $600k Sydney Options

Feb 18 2025 33 mins

Another round of first-home buyer Q&A—because the questions keep coming! We’ve pulled some great ones from our Facebook group, and as always, there’s no simple yes-or-no answer. So we’re breaking them down properly, giving you the context, the nuances, and the real talk you need to make the best decisions. This time, we’re tackling terrace houses&m

Perth Case Study: What It Takes to Buy Your Dream Home in a Red-hot Market

Feb 11 2025 38 mins

When the market is red-hot, what does it take to secure your dream home? In this episode, we have a chat with Dayna, a first home buyer who faced intense competition in Perth’s property scene and came out victorious. From battling skyrocketing prices to managing tight budgets, she shares the emotional highs and lows of her journey. Dayna talks about how she handled difficult

Deposit Bonds: How Do They Work and Should You Use One?

Feb 04 2025 38 mins

When buying property, having a cash deposit ready isn’t always straightforward. Maybe you’ve found the perfect home, but your funds are tied up, or you’re waiting on financial support from family. This is where deposit bonds can make all the difference, and they’re not as complicated as they might seem. In this episode, Bella Minns from Deposit Assure joins

Sydney Case Study: How This Couple Turned a “Pass” Property Into Their Perfect Home

Jan 28 2025 41 mins

What does it take to turn a property you initially overlooked into the perfect home? In this episode, we talk about the journey of these first home buyers in Sydney who transformed their approach to property hunting and made an unexpected purchase of their dream home. From passing on a property they weren’t sure about to seeing its true potential months later, their story is

What Happens When Due Diligence Isn’t Enough?

Jan 21 2025 62 mins

When purchasing a property, due diligence is critical, but what happens when it isn’t enough? What happens when due diligence doesn’t uncover everything? In this episode, we tackle situations where hidden risks and undetected issues surface after the deal is done. From illegal building works to encroachments and zoning complications, we explore how title insurance steps

What Tax Benefits Can First-Home Buyers Gain from Rentvesting?

Jan 14 2025 45 mins

Rentvesting offers first-home buyers a unique way to get on the property ladder, but what about the tax implications? In this episode, we sit down with Catherine Simons, a seasoned tax accountant, to explore the nitty-gritty of how rentvesting can work in your favour financially. If you’re wondering about deductions, depreciation, and capital gains tax, you’re in the ri

First Home Buyer Q&A: Loans, Career Changes, and Maximising Your Borrowing Potential

Jan 07 2025 43 mins

What happens when your dream of buying your first home collides with the realities of changing jobs, working overseas, or stretching your budget? In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Bates, one of Australia’s top mortgage brokers and co-founder at Blusk, to tackle these challenges head-on with practical advice and real-world examples to guide you through some of the c

What You Need to Know Before Buying a Property in 2025

Dec 31 2024 42 mins

Buying a property in 2025 presents unique opportunities and challenges, but how can you make sure you're ready? The property market can feel overwhelming, with interest rates, media noise, and endless opinions flying around, but we’re here to cut through the confusion and give you practical advice that actually helps. We’ll start by breaking down why trying to time the