Property data can tell you a lot — but not everything. Every suburb report, price chart, and algorithm offers a piece of the story. The challenge is knowing when that story stops being useful — and when to look closer.

We get it — you want your first home to feel just right. But if you’ve been scrolling listings for months, inspecting dozens of properties, and still can’t find “the one,” it might be time to ask: are you being smart… or just too picky?

Missed out on your first property? Don’t panic — it’s part of the process. If your house offer was rejected, you’re not alone. For most first home buyers, making your first offer on a house doesn’t lead to success right away — and that’s completely normal. In this episode, Veronica and Meighan explain why most first offers on a property don’t win and how losing early can actually help you buy smarter later.

Making an offer is one of the most nerve-wracking parts of buying a home. For many first home buyers, it feels like you’re walking into negotiations blindfolded — not knowing how much to make an offer on a house, the competition, or whether the agent’s advice is working against you.

Saving for a deposit feels like the biggest hurdle — but it’s only part of the journey. The real challenge comes when you uncover the extra costs of buying a home, and many first home buyers don’t realise how quickly they add up.

Buying your first home in Melbourne comes with plenty of questions — from how to save for a house deposit to figuring out what to look for at inspections. For Luisa, a Home Buyer Academy graduate, the process wasn’t easy. But with preparation, persistence, and the right guidance, she bought in her dream suburb and even secured an off-market property in Melbourne.

When you step into a home on a bright Saturday afternoon, it’s easy to fall in love. The sun is streaming in, the breeze feels perfect, and the neighborhood is quiet. But what happens when the seasons change? That “dream home” could turn into a freezing icebox, a mossie haven, or a noisy hotspot you didn’t sign up for.

A 5% deposit sounds like the golden ticket into your first home. But what if it's quietly pushing prices higher — and setting you up for a costly mistake?

Buying your first property is already nerve-wracking — but nothing rattles buyers more than hearing, “There’s another offer on the table.” Is it true competition, or just a sales tactic designed to push you into bidding more than you planned?

Imagine saving for years, finally building up a $43,000 deposit, only to risk losing it all because of one overlooked detail. That’s exactly what happened to a Victorian first home buyer caught out by a little-known property type — and the fine print of a government scheme.

From cracked balconies and scary strata reports to surprise levies and even the risk of being gazumped, first home buyers often feel like they’re walking through a minefield of hidden risks. These issues can seem overwhelming at first glance — but many of them can be managed if you know what to look for and how to prepare.

Buying your first home in Melbourne isn’t just about saving a deposit — it’s about navigating the real challenges that stand between you and the keys.

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed buying a home for the first time? This episode guides you through buyer fatigue, smart resets, and tips for navigating the stress.

Confused about rentvesting, PPOR, or stamp duty concessions? Learn how much deposit you need, how grants work, and what to know before buying your first home.

Is it still possible to buy your first home in Australia? Yes — but only if you fix the habits holding you back. Learn what it really takes to own your first home.

Looking into First Home Buyer Grants Australia? Learn how grants impact your property choices in Perth, Brisbane, and Melbourne with expert insights and advice.

We break down the key warning signs you need to watch out for, show you how to separate emotion from facts, and explain what questions to ask when things feel off.

Think waiting for a first home buyer grant will give you an edge? It could actually cost you your dream home. This episode breaks down the “Incentive Illusion” and shows you how to take control of your buying power.

Is getting help from your parents really the golden ticket into the property market or could it actually be setting you up for financial trouble? In this episode, we break down the real risks of the Bank of Mum and Dad, especially for first home buyers who aren’t financially prepared to take on home ownership.

Should I buy my forever home now, even if I’m not quite ready for it yet? That’s the question we’re unpacking in this episode. We’ve come across a few first home buyers who are in the rare position of being able to afford more than they need, and it’s worth talking about. Because while the budget might say “forever home,” the lifestyle might be saying, “not just yet.