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. We start with the nitty-gritty details of what standard strata fees are and what they typically cover—because no one wants to be caught off guard by unexpected costs.

We then shift the discussion towards the importance of assembling a solid support crew, talking about how to find a reliable buyer’s agent, a thorough building and pest inspector, and a conveyancer who truly has your best interests at heart.

We also explore the dilemma of focusing on location versus opting for a property with more space. And then break down the pros and cons of securing a higher-value property with a loan compared to choosing a lower-grade one with grants.

This episode is packed with the insights you need to move forward confidently on your home-buying journey. So what are you waiting for? Let's dive right in!

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

02:07 - Meighan’s special house of the week

03:33 - What are standard strata fees and what do they normally cover?

10:16 - How do you find a good support crew (buyer’s agent, building/pest inspector, conveyancer, etc.)?

25:22 - As a 48-year-old first home buyer, what’s more important: location or extra space?

29:16 - Is it better to secure a higher-value property with a loan or a lower-grade one with grants?

Resources:
FREE MINI COURSE: How to price property like a professional https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/freecourse
Meet our recommended mortgage brokers at Home Buyer Academy https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/brokers
Visit our website https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/
Join our Facebook Group to get access to free monthly live Q&A sessions
https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourfirsthomebuyerguideaustralia
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
If you have any questions or would like to be featured on our show, contact us at: Your First Home Buyer Guide Podcast support@homebuyeracademy.com.au
Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? https://www.gooddeeds.com.au
Work with Veronica: https://www.veronicamorgan.com.au
Looking for a Brisbane Buyers Agent? https://www.propertypursuit.com.au/
Work with Meighan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meighanwells/

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the show! There’s more to come, so we hope to have you along with us on this journey!
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Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/your-first-home-buyer-guide-podcast/id1544701825
Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7GyrfXoqvDxjqNRv40NVQs?si=7c8bc4362fab421f

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. We start with the nitty-gritty details of what standard strata fees are and what they typically cover—because no one wants to be caught off guard by unexpected costs.
We then shift the discussion towards the importance of assembling a solid support crew, talking about how to find a reliable buyer’s agent, a thorough building and pest inspector, and a conveyancer who truly has your best interests at heart.
We also explore the dilemma of focusing on location versus opting for a property with more space. And then break down the pros and cons of securing a higher-value property with a loan compared to choosing a lower-grade one with grants.
This episode is packed with the insights you need to move forward confidently on your home-buying journey. So what are you waiting for? Let's dive right in!
Episode Highlights:
00:00 - Introduction
02:07 - Meighan’s special house of the week
03:33 - What are standard strata fees and what do they normally cover?
10:16 - How do you find a good support crew (buyer’s agent, building/pest inspector, conveyancer, etc.)?
25:22 - As a 48-year-old first home buyer, what’s more important: location or extra space?
29:16 - Is it better to secure a higher-value property with a loan or a lower-grade one with grants?
Resources:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">FREE MINI COURSE: How to price property like a professional <a href="https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/freecourse">https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/freecourse</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Meet our recommended mortgage brokers at Home Buyer Academy <a href="https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/brokers">https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/brokers</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Visit our website <a href="https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/">https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Join our Facebook Group to get access to free monthly live Q&amp;A sessions</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourfirsthomebuyerguideaustralia">https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourfirsthomebuyerguideaustralia</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Learn how to buy property without making a mistake with our ultimate 10-step online course for first time home buyers <a href="https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG">https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">If you have any questions or would like to be featured on our show, contact us at: Your First Home Buyer Guide Podcast <a href="mailto:support@homebuyeracademy.com.au">support@homebuyeracademy.com.au</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? <a href="http://www.gooddeeds.com.au">https://www.gooddeeds.com.au</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Work with Veronica: <a href="http://www.veronicamorgan.com.au">https://www.veronicamorgan.com.au</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Looking for a Brisbane Buyers Agent? <a href="https://www.propertypursuit.com.au/">https://www.propertypursuit.com.au/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Work with Meighan: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meighanwells/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/meighanwells/</a></li>
</ul>
If you enjoyed today’s podcast, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the show! There’s more to come, so we hope to have you along with us on this journey!
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@YourFirstHomeBuyerGuidePodcast">https://www.youtube.com/@YourFirstHomeBuyerGuidePodcast</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/your-first-home-buyer-guide-podcast/id1544701825">https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/your-first-home-buyer-guide-podcast/id1544701825</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Subscribe on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7GyrfXoqvDxjqNRv40NVQs?si=7c8bc4362fab421f">https://open.spotify.com/show/7GyrfXoqvDxjqNRv40NVQs?si=7c8bc4362fab421f</a></li>
</ul>

Your First Home Buyer Guide. Get there without missing a step.

Your First Home Buyer Guide. Get there without missing a step.

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