Your First Home Buyer Guide Podcast

Dec 17 2024 207 ep. 37 mins 36

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How Rentvesting Can Secure—or Sabotage—Your Financial Future

Dec 17 2024 50 mins

Rentvesting—it sounds like a smart way to get into the property market while keeping your lifestyle intact, doesn’t it? But is it the right move for your long-term financial future? This week, we unpack what it takes to make rentvesting work and how to avoid falling into common traps that could cost you more than you bargained for. Joining us is David Johnston, Mortgage

How to Get and Maintain a Good Credit Score

Dec 10 2024 38 mins

Think paying everything in cash is the best way to stay financially secure? Think again. In this episode, we explore why having no credit history can actually hurt you when it’s time to apply for a home loan—and what you can do to build a solid credit profile. We’re joined by Kevin James, General Manager at Equifax, who unpacks the ins and outs of credit scores: w

Rentvesting: What You Need to Know Before Taking the Leap

Dec 03 2024 37 mins

Rentvesting might sound like the answer to getting into the property market, but is it the right choice for you? In this episode, we’re unpacking everything you need to think about before taking this path. From the practical costs and emotional decisions to the crucial differences between buying as an investor and as an owner-occupier, we’re covering it all. And this is not adv

Could One Small Oversight Cost You $60k as a First Home Buyer?

Nov 26 2024 32 mins

What would you do if you found out a single mistake could cost you $60,000 on your first home? That’s exactly what happened to Jessica, and we’re diving into her story today. This is one tough lesson about what can go wrong when you don’t have the right advice or information. The good news? By learning what went wrong, you’ll know exactly what to do to avoid a similar disas

Common Property Beliefs That Don’t Hold Up in Reality

Nov 19 2024 46 mins

Are you sure those common property beliefs you've heard are actually sound advice? In this episode, we dig into some widely accepted opinions about property that simply don’t hold up when you look at them more closely. From the idea that "you should buy as soon as you can afford anything" to "buying under market value" or "starting with an investment property," we discuss why the

Our Top 5 Property Inspection Tips—and One You Can’t Afford to Miss

Nov 12 2024 30 mins

When you buy a property, no amount of online research replaces actually getting out there and inspecting it in person. In this episode, we share our top five property inspection tips, including one powerful insight that could transform your home-buying journey. We start with time management—because when you’re rushing between multiple open houses on a Saturday, it’s easy to m

Uncover the Options for Buying a Home Without a Full 20% Deposit

Nov 05 2024 48 mins

Wondering if you can buy a home without a full 20% deposit? You’re not alone. As property prices climb, saving that much can feel impossible, but there are other ways to get your foot in the door sooner. In this episode, we explore the range of options available to first-home buyers who are looking for alternatives to the traditional deposit size. Cara Haynes, a seasoned mortgage

The Best Advice for First Home Buyers, All in One Place!

Oct 29 2024 35 mins

Over the years, we’ve helped tons of first home buyers get on the property ladder, avoid costly mistakes, and become proud homeowners. And we can hardly believe we’ve already hit 200 episodes! Today, we’re pulling together the very best tips, lessons, and advice from our most popular episodes—all in one place. If you’ve just joined us or have been with us for a while, th

How to Access Hidden Property Listings And More Property Questions from Our Facebook Group

Oct 22 2024 30 mins

Ever wondered how you can get your hands on those hidden property listings? Today, we're diving into some of the juiciest property questions from our Facebook group, and we’re starting with a big one—how to access those off-market properties that everyone’s talking about. We’ll also cover how to know when you’re really ready to buy your first home. It’s a huge decision,

What Agents Don’t Tell You About the Offer Process

Oct 15 2024 34 mins

Ever feel like you’re stuck in no man’s land after making an offer? That weird silence from the agent that probably leaves you wondering—what’s next? In this episode, we tackle exactly what happens between submitting your offer and hearing back. It’s one of the most frustrating parts of the home-buying process, and if you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Do we counter