If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by headlines insisting young Australians are “locked out of the property market,” you’re not alone. But the truth — uncovered by new research — tells a very different story.
Most first home buyers don’t realise it yet — but your first home is also your first investment. Whether you’re planning to live in it for years, rent it out later, or eventually upgrade, the decisions you make today have a major impact on your financial future.
Finding the cheapest loan feels like a win — until it costs you more later.
In this episode, Veronica and Meighan sit down with mortgage strategist Stuart Wemyss to unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of buying your first home: building a mortgage strategy that actually supports your long-term goals.
Scrolling feels productive – and even comforting at times – but it’s not a strategy. And it’s one of the biggest reasons first home buyers stay stuck instead of moving forward.
