Mindset Over Headlines

Habits That Move You Forward

Planning, Sacrifice & Progress

Building Long-Term Resilience

Surround Yourself with Positive Influences

The Influence of Social Media

Every media headline says you can’t buy a home nowadays. Your friends say it. Even your brain believes it. But here’s the truth: it’s still possible — if you build the right habits.

 

In this episode, we call out the loop of doomscrolling, lifestyle inflation, and Uber Eats blowouts that keep first home buyers stuck. We break down how your daily choices — how you spend, save, and think — can either fuel your first home dreams or quietly sabotage them. You’ll hear real talk about what it takes to build a deposit, the mindset shifts that make it doable, and why good spending habits matter more than perfect timing.

If you’ve been feeling like homeownership is out of reach, this is your reset. You’ll walk away with practical tips, renewed clarity, and the truth: buying your first home in Australia is still possible — if you stop waiting and start building.


Episode Highlights

00:00 – Introduction: The Housing Market Narrative

00:30 – Meet Your Hosts: Veronica and Meighan

02:21 – Mindset Over Headlines

03:18 – Habits That Move You Forward

04:12 – Planning, Sacrifice & Progress

06:43 – Building Long-Term Resilience

10:40 – The Influence of Social Media

16:51 – Surround Yourself with Positive Influences

18:18 – You’re Not Powerless: Taking Control of Your Home Buying Journey

18:53 – Join Our Community and Course Information


Mentions
Ep. 235 – When the Bank of Mum and Dad Goes Horribly Wrong
Atomic Habits by James Clear


Course Details:
THE First Home Buyer Course is our Step-By-Step, No BS Guide to Every Stage of The Home Buying Process – It’s the next best thing to having your own buyer’s agent. With our expert guidance, you’ll know what to do at every step along the way. Become a home owner faster and easier. Click here: https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG

 

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!
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourFirstHomeBuyerGuidePodcast
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

Every media headline says you can&rsquo;t buy a home nowadays. Your friends say it. Even your brain believes it. But here&rsquo;s the truth: it&rsquo;s still possible &mdash; if you build the right habits.
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In this episode, we call out the loop of doomscrolling, lifestyle inflation, and Uber Eats blowouts that keep first home buyers stuck. We break down how your daily choices &mdash; how you spend, save, and think &mdash; can either fuel your first home dreams or quietly sabotage them. You&rsquo;ll hear real talk about what it takes to build a deposit, the mindset shifts that make it doable, and why good spending habits matter more than perfect timing.
If you&rsquo;ve been feeling like homeownership is out of reach, this is your reset. You&rsquo;ll walk away with practical tips, renewed clarity, and the truth: buying your first home in Australia is still possible &mdash; if you stop waiting and start building.
 Episode Highlights
00:00 &ndash; Introduction: The Housing Market Narrative
00:30 &ndash; Meet Your Hosts: Veronica and Meighan
02:21 &ndash; Mindset Over Headlines
03:18 &ndash; Habits That Move You Forward
04:12 &ndash; Planning, Sacrifice &amp; Progress
06:43 &ndash; Building Long-Term Resilience
10:40 &ndash; The Influence of Social Media
16:51 &ndash; Surround Yourself with Positive Influences
18:18 &ndash; You&rsquo;re Not Powerless: Taking Control of Your Home Buying Journey
18:53 &ndash; Join Our Community and Course Information
 Mentions
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/podcasts/235">Ep. 235 &ndash; When the Bank of Mum and Dad Goes Horribly Wrong</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits">Atomic Habits by James Clear</a></li>
</ul>
 Course Details:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">THE First Home Buyer Course is our Step-By-Step, No BS Guide to Every Stage of The Home Buying Process &ndash; It&rsquo;s the next best thing to having your own buyer&rsquo;s agent. With our expert guidance, you&rsquo;ll know what to do at every step along the way. Become a home owner faster and easier. Click here: <a href="https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG?utm_source=Omnny&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=LinkClick">https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG</a><a href="https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG"></a></li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
If you enjoyed today&rsquo;s podcast, don&rsquo;t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the show! There&rsquo;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>

THE First Home Buyer Course. Get there without missing a step.

THE First Home Buyer Course. Get there without missing a step.

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