Buying your first home can feel like a real challenge, and if you’re feeling unsure, you’re not alone. In today's episode, we answer more questions from our Member Only Facebook group to help clear things up and guide you in the right direction.

For first time home buyers, understanding government grants and incentives is an important part of your home ownership journey. BUT you should not limit your property search to fit into the criteria to qualify for one. In this episode, we explore the various options available to help you get started.

Buying your first home can feel like a maze, and we get it—there are a million questions running through your head. That’s why we created our Facebook group just for first home buyers, where no question is too simple or too complex. And the questions have been pouring in! In this episode, we answer the most common questions from our Facebook group.

When you’re buying a home, the last thing you expect is for the ground beneath it to literally sink away. In this episode, we dive deep into a real-life disaster involving properties affected by sinking land, where homes began to crack and crumble due to unstable ground. How could this happen, and what should buyers learn from this nightmare scenario?

Continuing from last week’s episode on Property 101, we dive deeper with Property Investment 101. In this episode, we break down the essential terms and concepts that often get overlooked, words you’ve probably heard thrown around but maybe aren’t quite sure what they really mean.

Tune in as we cover the essential concepts of property without diving into the buying process, breaking down the foundational elements of property in a simple and accessible way. This episode is perfect for anyone — first home buyers, school-age kids, or just about anyone who’s curious about property basics. Let’s dive in!

Imagine buying your first home, doing everything right to avoid mistakes, and then finding out it's so termite-infested with LIVE termites it needs to be demolished. This is indeed a nightmare, but could this have been avoided?

Are you considering buying new or off-plan? This episode is your ultimate guide to managing the risks. Today, we dive deep into the good, the bad, and the ugly with our special guest, Cate Bakos, who has written the ultimate guide to the risks of buying brand new or off-plan properties.

What’s the secret to overcoming the big ‘C’ in property buying? In this episode, we dive deep into the art of compromising when it comes to purchasing your first home.

Join us as we take you through the details of a real-life coaching call with one of our students gearing up for her very first auction. From discussing the merits of attending an auction online versus being physically present, to breaking down how to establish your price limit, this episode is packed with insights that will set you up to be successful at your very first property auction experience.

In this episode, we break down the five essential dos and don’ts for choosing the best mortgage broker. We cover everything from the crucial questions to ask, how to assess potential brokers, and the red flags to watch out for.

In today's episode, we talk about one home buyer's experience on her journey towards homeownership, marked by overcoming costly mistakes to achieve success. Meet Amanda, a determined individual whose path to owning a home was paved with challenges and valuable lessons. It's a story of resilience and growth, where Amanda's mindset evolved significantly along the way.

Today, we discuss the story of a woman who moved back to her home state and bought a house without personally inspecting it. Relying on outdated photos and the assurances of an agent, she arrived to find her new home in a state of disrepair. From piles of rubbish to structural concerns, her experience serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of thorough due diligence in the home buying process.

In this episode, we talk about the crucial steps you need to follow to steer clear of the top three million-dollar property mistakes. Join us as we dissect these common pitfalls and equip you with the knowledge to avoid them.

Today, we talk about the surprising ways you might unintentionally become contractually obligated to purchase a property and highlight the importance of understanding property laws, the conveyance process, and the critical steps you need to take to protect yourself.

In this episode, we delve into a recent report highlighting a surprising trend: Gen Z and millennials are turning to family and friends for financial guidance instead of seeking advice from professionals. This approach might save them money on consultation fees, but are they sacrificing valuable insights and potentially better outcomes?

Today, we address a situation that many first-time home buyers are often faced with: to bid at auctions or avoid them altogether. We talk about the challenges and fears associated with auctions and examine if avoiding them is truly the best choice. This episode aims to make the auction process easier to understand and share practical tips to help you make well-thought-out decisions.

In this episode, we talk about how buying your first home can be really tricky and highlight the potential pitfalls that could trip you up along the way. In the pursuit of homeownership, the last thing any first home buyer wants to encounter is an unexpected financial hurdle. So we explore this real-life story of a Gen-Z’er whose HECS debt nearly derailed her first home purchase, shedding light on the crucial lessons to be learned.

This episode follows Heidi's journey, a first-time home buyer and a Home Buyer Academy graduate who shares the story of how she went from dreaming of owning a home to actually making it a reality.

Today, we tackle common issues and challenges faced by many first home buyers and break down four essential steps you need to take before diving into your home search.