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 decisions, made strategic offers, and adjusted her expectations along the way. With advice on learning from every inspection and leveraging agent interactions, her story highlights the importance of preparation and persistence. She reflects on the role of timing, her passion for property research, and the unexpected twists that shaped her outcome.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by a competitive market or unsure where to start, Dayna's story offers lessons and motivation. Listen in to gain insights into what really matters when making offers and why staying flexible can help you find the right home—even when it's not what you originally pictured.

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Episode Highlights:
00:00 - Introduction
02:24 - Meighan's special house of the week
04:18 - When did Dayna first decide she wanted to buy a property
07:18 - Was Dayna's deposit ready, or did she have to save on the go?
09:29 - When Dayna decided to start learning about how to buy a property
10:18 - How Dayna found the Home Buyer Academy
11:57 - How did the search process affect the choice of location?
14:12 - Was Dayna consistent with the type of property, or did it evolve over time?
16:25 - Dayna's biggest 'aha' moment in her home buying journey
21:26 - Finding the property and putting all of the intel into action
23:47 - When did Dayna fit the course into her home-buying timeline?
28:26 - How Dayna found and successfully secured the property she purchased
31:54 - What got Dayna over the hurdle of a suburb
34:12 - Dayna's advice to those who are thinking about doing the first home buyer course
Resources:
 

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➼ Meet our recommended mortgage brokers at Home Buyer Academy https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/brokers

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➼ Learn how to buy property without making a mistake with our ultimate 10-step online course for first time home buyers https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG

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  Co-Founders

Veronica Morgan & Meighan Wells 

Veronica & Meighan are both licensed real estate agents who exclusively help buyers. Together they have nearly 40 years experience as property professionals.

Veronica is principal of Sydney based Good Deeds Property Buyers and is also co-host of The Elephant in the Room property podcast as well as Location Location Location Australia on Foxtel and author of Auction Ready: how to buy property at auction even though you're scared s#!tless!

Meighan is the multi award winning principal of Brisbane based Property Pursuit, chairperson of the REIQ Buyers Agent Chapter & a regular media commentator.

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