Facebook Questions Answered: What Every First Home Buyer Needs to Know

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/



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