Buying a home is easily one of the most stressful things you’ll ever do, especially when you’re flying solo. Today, we’re tackling this question from one of our Facebook group members: how do you get past the terror of making a massive financial mistake as a single person? We totally get it—between skyrocketing property prices and the thought of no safety net, it’s enough to make anyone feel nervous.

So today's episode is all about helping you go through the rollercoaster of buying on your own. We share some personal stories about what it’s like to buy without a fallback and the kind of pressure that comes with knowing it’s all on you. We dig into some surprising stats—did you know nearly a quarter of buyers are doing it alone? Yep, that’s right. And what’s interesting is more women are stepping up, even as the number of single male buyers has dipped. The question, however, remains: Is it doable at all?

Join us as we walk you through the process. This episode is full of advice to help you make the best decisions and come out the other side feeling good about your purchase. So let's get started!

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

02:09 - Meighan’s special house of the week

04:36 - Moving past the terror of making a huge financial mistake when buying your first home

05:24 - Statistics and emotional aspects of buying alone

08:30 - Emotional vs logical decision-making

12:04 - The importance of logical decision-making

13:40 - Planning and preparation for buying a property

19:20 - Understanding your own unique set of compromises

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Where to buy tutorial https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/workshop
• Check out all of our courses here: https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/all-courses
• Emotions and property investment – do they mix? https://channels.realty.com.au/realtytalk/emotions-and-property-investment-do-they-mix-veronica-morgan/
• The Art and Science of Removing Emotions when Buying a Property https://propertyplanning.com.au/the-art-and-science-of-removing-emotions-when-buying-property/
• The Elephant in the Room Property Podcast https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts

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/

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