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.
In this episode, Bella Minns from Deposit Assure joins us to explain what deposit bonds are and how they work. Think of it as a guarantee that lets you secure your property now, even if the cash deposit isn’t immediately available. Bella takes us through real-life scenarios where deposit bonds come in handy, from first home buyers to those dealing with longer settlement periods or off-the-plan purchases.
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 full of lessons for anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed in their search.
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 in to protect homeowners from the unexpected.
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 right place.