Welcome to another installment of alarming questions from property forums and even more alarming answers, where we continue to talk about the confusing world of online property advice. These forums are often the first port of call for home buyers, but they can be full of wrong information.

So today, we discuss how online forums don't even have experts to moderate nor check the advice, which means that a lot of bad tips can get shared. This can be dangerous, not only because of the wrong answers, but also because of the weird questions that can confuse someone who's buying a home for the first time. We show you some of the craziest stuff we've found, but also talk about how to filter the good advice from the bad.

We share some advice on how to balance what you read online with professional guidance, so your home-buying experience is both smart and safe. Don't let an online post or tweet change your mind about buying a property. Learn how to tell good advice from bad advice online, let’s get started!

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

02:27 - Meighan’s special house of the week

04:21 - What are the best ways you have used in negotiating with real estate agents?

08:55 - Who should be paying for tenant-purchased blinds in a new home purchase in Victoria?

12:04 - Reapplying for pre-approval or building a home: which is better after income increase?

17:04 - What to do if renovations on a potential home purchase are unapproved?

21:22 - Is it advisable for couples on a joint loan to make separate offers on the same property?

24:29 - Feeling helpless with vacant land investment after life throws a curveball: any advice?

28:38 - Actions to take for a house with floating slab issues after making an offer

31:34 - Understanding the risks with deposits in off-the-plan purchases

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• FREE MINI COURSE! How to price property like a professional https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/free_mini_course_opt_in
• Your First Home Buyer Guide Episode 145: 10 Alarming Reasons Why Off-Plan Properties Are So High Risk https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/podcasts/145
• Your First Home Buyer Guide Episode 151: Online Property Forums: Are You Really Getting the Right Advice? https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/podcasts/151

Resources:

• FREE TRAINING: How to make an educated decision so you buy your first home with the right amount of debt https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/webinar
• Visit our website https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/
• Learn how to buy property without making a mistake with our 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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