We know that buying your first home is both exciting AND daunting. A bit like climbing a mountain. Saving the deposit is a huge challenge - but that only gets you to base camp. Then what? You somehow need to get safely up rest of the mountain!
When you reach the summit, you'll feel amazing, but it's not an easy journey. What’s the best way to get started? Do you know where to look? Who is best to learn from? Everyone’s got an opinion and your parents and friends don’t necessarily know any more than you. Even though they think they do…
You could hire a buyers’ agent, but whose got the extra money for that? Then there are developers and sales agents, but do they have your best interests at heart? Or your mortgage broker, who is really helpful but not a property expert.
You’re not alone. Most home buyers, let alone first home buyers, struggle for three main reasons: