Your First Home Buyer Guide Podcast

About Your First Home Buyer Guide Podcast

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

Publisher

Veronica Meighan

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jan 2021

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

301 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Dated Doesn’t Mean Bad: What First Home Buyers Should Know

   You’ve found the right suburb, the right school catchment and a house with a good floor plan. There’s just one problem: it’s dated, needs some work, and you really don’t want to renovate. So, is it still worth buying? In this episode, Meighan and Veronica unpack this exact scenario using their Three P's framework: Position, Property and Price. They explain what you can change, what you can’t, and why a property being under your budget doesn’t automatically make it good value. They also break down the difference between a dated home and a poorly maintained one, what to look for when assessing renovation potential, and why things like layout, orientation, natural light, maintenance and long-term appeal matter. You’ll also learn why comparable sales, renovation costs, contingencies and your financial buffer all need to be considered before deciding whether a property really stacks up. If you’re weighing up a property that isn’t perfect, this episode will help you look beyond the fresh paint and shiny finishes, understand the compromises that actually matter, and make a more confident decision about whether the property is right for you. Episode Highlights 01:16 – The Three P's: Position, Property and Price 03:52 – What Can and Can’t Change in a Property 05:24 – Renovation vs Refurbishment: What’s Really Needed? 08:46 – Why Under Budget Doesn’t Mean Good Value 13:48 – Dated vs Poorly Maintained: Know the Difference 16:05 – Why a Dated Home Can Beat a Fresh Renovation 17:02 – 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Dated Home 20:02 – The Framework Behind Confident Property Decisions 22:35 – Finding the Perfectly Imperfect Property 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 (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/@TheFirstHomeBuyerCourse (https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirstHomeBuyerCourse) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: 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) Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7GyrfXoqvDxjqNRv40NVQs?si=7c8bc4362fab421f (https://open.spotify.com/show/7GyrfXoqvDxjqNRv40NVQs?si=7c8bc4362fab421f)

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Celebrating 300 Episodes: Our Favourite Campfire Moments

   Buying your first home can involve a lot of research, questions and second-guessing. But how do you know when that research is actually helping you move forward, and when it’s keeping you stuck? In this 300th episode, Veronica and Meighan look back at memorable moments from Campfire, where real buyers bring their properties, decisions and challenges to work through. They share the lessons behind some of those moments, including recognising red flags, challenging assumptions, knowing when to walk away and understanding what you actually want from your first home. Most importantly, the episode explores how buyers can move from uncertainty to confidence by understanding their decisions rather than simply hoping they’re making the right choice. It’s a look at what happens when buyers learn to trust their own decision-making and take ownership of the buying process. Episode Highlights 00:00 – Celebrating 300 Episodes of Your First Home Buyer Guide 03:22 – When Research Feels Like Progress 04:05 – How Kate Went From Guessing to Understanding 09:05 – When Research Keeps You Stuck: Joel’s Story 11:25 – When Walking Away Is the Right Decision 15:16 – How to Find Uniqueness in a Crowded Market 18:24 – Using Evidence to Stay Patient 19:56 – Why Your First Buying Plan May Need to Change 26:55 – Challenging the Beliefs Behind Your Property Search 28:36 – Whose Property Advice Should You Listen To? 33:07 – Lessons From Real Buyers in Campfire 34:55 – The Lessons Behind 300 Episodes 36:52 – From Campfire Ideas to 300 Episodes 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 (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/@TheFirstHomeBuyerCourse (https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirstHomeBuyerCourse) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: 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) Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7GyrfXoqvDxjqNRv40NVQs?si=7c8bc4362fab421f (https://open.spotify.com/show/7GyrfXoqvDxjqNRv40NVQs?si=7c8bc4362fab421f)

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   How Preparation Helped Katya Secure Her First Home (Case Study)

   What happens when you realise you may be able to buy your first home years earlier than you thought? For Katya, the journey started with an assumption that she needed a 20% deposit. After looking more closely at her finances and learning about the 5% deposit scheme, she and her partner realised buying could be possible sooner than expected. In this episode, Katya shares her journey from having no idea how to buy a property to purchasing an apartment in Ryde, Sydney. We talk about saving, borrowing capacity, learning through the the First Home Buyer Course and Campfire sessions, and how her initial ideas about buying an investment property quickly changed once she understood the numbers. Katya also explains how she assessed apartments in a suburb with plenty of competing stock, why outlook, natural light, privacy and scarcity became important factors, and how she used research to identify an apartment with characteristics that were difficult to replicate. We also follow the buying process, from inspecting a tenanted property to working out what to offer and negotiating a private treaty sale. If you’re wondering whether buying your first home is possible, or you’re not sure how to turn your savings into a clear buying strategy, Katya’s story offers a practical look at what can happen when you stop guessing and start learning the process. Episode Highlights 01:05 – From Wild Property Ideas to Buying a First Home 07:05 – From Podcast Listening to a Clear Buying Process 10:19 – How Katya Spotted a Rare Apartment Worth Buying 13:21 – How One Partner Took the Lead on Property Research 15:37 – Why Some Properties Look Better Online Than In Person 20:49 – Why You Should Never Buy an Apartment From a Floor Plan 25:37 – Buying the Home Today With a Bigger Plan for Tomorrow 27:34 – Katya’s Advice for Anyone Thinking About Buying 30:36 – A First Home, New Floors and What Comes Next 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 (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/@TheFirstHomeBuyerCourse (https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirstHomeBuyerCourse) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: 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) Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7GyrfXoqvDxjqNRv40NVQs?si=7c8bc4362fab421f (https://open.spotify.com/show/7GyrfXoqvDxjqNRv40NVQs?si=7c8bc4362fab421f)

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Spotify

4.7 / 5

67 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100

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Quality

93

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

90

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