When the market is red-hot, what does it take to secure your dream home? In this episode, we have a chat with Dayna, a first home buyer who faced intense competition in Perth’s property scene and came out victorious. From battling skyrocketing prices to managing tight budgets, she shares the emotional highs and lows of her journey.

Dayna talks about how she handled difficult decisions, made strategic offers, and adjusted her expectations along the way. With advice on learning from every inspection and leveraging agent interactions, her story highlights the importance of preparation and persistence. She reflects on the role of timing, her passion for property research, and the unexpected twists that shaped her outcome.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by a competitive market or unsure where to start, Dayna’s story offers lessons and motivation. Listen in to gain insights into what really matters when making offers and why staying flexible can help you find the right home—even when it’s not what you originally pictured.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

02:24 - Meighan’s special house of the week

04:18 - When did Dayna first decide she wanted to buy a property

07:18 - Was Dayna's deposit ready, or did she have to save on the go?

09:29 - When Dayna decided to start learning about how to buy a property

10:18 - How Dayna found the Home Buyer Academy

11:57 - How did the search process affect the choice of location?

14:12 - Was Dayna consistent with the type of property, or did it evolve over time?

16:25 - Dayna’s biggest ‘aha’ moment in her home buying journey

21:26 - Finding the property and putting all of the intel into action

23:47 - When did Dayna fit the course into her home-buying timeline?

28:26 - How Dayna found and successfully secured the property she purchased

31:54 - What got Dayna over the hurdle of a suburb

34:12 - Dayna’s advice to those who are thinking about doing the first home buyer course

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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When the market is red-hot, what does it take to secure your dream home? In this episode, we have a chat with Dayna, a first home buyer who faced intense competition in Perth&rsquo;s property scene and came out victorious. From battling skyrocketing prices to managing tight budgets, she shares the emotional highs and lows of her journey.
Dayna talks about how she handled difficult decisions, made strategic offers, and adjusted her expectations along the way. With advice on learning from every inspection and leveraging agent interactions, her story highlights the importance of preparation and persistence. She reflects on the role of timing, her passion for property research, and the unexpected twists that shaped her outcome.
If you&rsquo;re feeling overwhelmed by a competitive market or unsure where to start, Dayna&rsquo;s story offers lessons and motivation. Listen in to gain insights into what really matters when making offers and why staying flexible can help you find the right home&mdash;even when it&rsquo;s not what you originally pictured.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 - Introduction
02:24 - Meighan&rsquo;s special house of the week
04:18 - When did Dayna first decide she wanted to buy a property
07:18 - Was Dayna's deposit ready, or did she have to save on the go?
09:29 - When Dayna decided to start learning about how to buy a property
10:18 - How Dayna found the Home Buyer Academy
11:57 - How did the search process affect the choice of location?
14:12 - Was Dayna consistent with the type of property, or did it evolve over time?
16:25 - Dayna&rsquo;s biggest &lsquo;aha&rsquo; moment in her home buying journey
21:26 - Finding the property and putting all of the intel into action
23:47 - When did Dayna fit the course into her home-buying timeline?
28:26 - How Dayna found and successfully secured the property she purchased
31:54 - What got Dayna over the hurdle of a suburb
34:12 - Dayna&rsquo;s advice to those who are thinking about doing the first home buyer course
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:&nbsp;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&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:&nbsp;<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.

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