THE First Home Buyer Course. Get there without missing a step.
Your First Home Buyer Guide Podcast
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THE First Home Buyer Course. Get there without missing a step.
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Recent Episodes
June 30, 2026
First Home Buyer Grants Explained Without the Hype
<p><strong>First home buyer grants, stamp duty concessions, shared equity schemes, 5% deposit pathways–there’s more support available than ever before.</strong></p><p>But are these incentives actually helping you make better property decisions?</p><p>In this episode, mortgage broker Jack Elliott returns to break down the grants, concessions, and buyer schemes available across Australia. We cover how stamp duty relief works in each state, who qualifies for the First Home Owner Grant, and what buyers need to know about shared equity programs and low-deposit pathways.</p><p>More importantly, we unpack one of the biggest mistakes first home buyers make: allowing incentives to drive their property decisions. While grants and concessions can reduce upfront costs, they can also tempt buyers into compromising on location, property quality, or long-term growth potential.</p><p>If you're trying to understand what support is available and how to use it wisely, this episode will help you cut through the noise, avoid common traps, and make decisions that support your long-term goals—not just your short-term savings.</p><h2>Episode Highlights</h2><p>01:44 – Meet Jack: Understanding Buyer Incentives</p><p>04:41 – The Stamp Duty Trap First Buyers Miss</p><p>09:42 – First Home Owner Grant Explained</p><p>18:26 – Low Deposit Pathways Explained</p><p>23:28 – Shared Equity: The Trade-Offs to Know</p><p>28:46 – Choosing the Right Scheme for Your Goals</p><p>30:24 – How to Use Incentives the Right Way</p><p>32:49 – Join the Community & Keep Learning</p><h2>Connect with Jack</h2><ul><li><u><a href="https://firsthomeunlocked.com.au/book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book a Get To Know You Chat with Jack </a></u></li></ul><br/><h2>Course Details:</h2><ul><li><strong>THE First Home Buyer Course is our Step-By-Step, No BS Guide to Every Stage of The Home Buying Process –</strong> 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: <u><a href="https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG</a></u></li></ul><br/><p>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!</p><ul><li>Subscribe on YouTube: <u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirstHomeBuyerCourse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirstHomeBuyerCourse</a></u></li><li>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <u><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/your-first-home-buyer-guide-podcast/id1544701825" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/your-first-home-buyer-guide-podcast/id1544701825</a></u></li><li>Subscribe on Spotify: <u><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7GyrfXoqvDxjqNRv40NVQs?si=7c8bc4362fab421f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/7GyrfXoqvDxjqNRv40NVQs?si=7c8bc4362fab421f</a></u></li></ul><br/>
June 23, 2026
New Property Checks Every First Home Buyer Should Know
<p><strong>Buying a property is about to involve more paperwork than many buyers expect.</strong></p><p>From July 2026, Australia's anti-money laundering reforms will introduce new checks for property transactions. That means first home buyers may be asked to provide identification, bank statements, gift letters, inheritance records, and evidence showing where their deposit funds came from.</p><p>In this episode, Veronica and Meighan break down what the new property buying rules mean in practice, why these changes are being introduced, and how buyers can prepare before signing a contract. They explain the documentation that may be required, the situations that can trigger additional questions, and the simple steps that can help you avoid unnecessary delays during settlement.</p><p>If you're planning to buy your first home in the next few years, this episode will help you understand what's changing and how to stay one step ahead.</p><h2>Episode Highlights</h2><p>01:52 – Why Property Buyers Are Facing New Checks</p><p>03:36 – The New Property Rules Starting in 2026</p><p>06:29 – What Triggers Extra Questions and Scrutiny?</p><p>10:19 – When Will Buyers Be Asked for Documents?</p><p>13:26 – The Biggest Misunderstandings Buyers Have</p><p>16:46 – How These Changes Could Benefit Buyers</p><p>18:28 – Your Property Compliance Checklist</p><p>21:02 – How to Prepare Before You Buy</p><h2>Course Details:</h2><ul><li><strong>THE First Home Buyer Course is our Step-By-Step, No BS Guide to Every Stage of The Home Buying Process –</strong> 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: <u><a href="https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG</a></u></li></ul><br/><p>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!</p><ul><li>Subscribe on YouTube: <u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirstHomeBuyerCourse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirstHomeBuyerCourse</a></u></li><li>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <u><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/your-first-home-buyer-guide-podcast/id1544701825" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/your-first-home-buyer-guide-podcast/id1544701825</a></u></li><li>Subscribe on Spotify: <u><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7GyrfXoqvDxjqNRv40NVQs?si=7c8bc4362fab421f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/7GyrfXoqvDxjqNRv40NVQs?si=7c8bc4362fab421f</a></u></li></ul><br/>
June 16, 2026
Why Your Finance Strategy Should Start Early
<p><strong>Most first home buyers wait until they feel “ready” before speaking to a mortgage broker. But what if that decision is actually delaying your plans by months—or even years?</strong></p><p>In this episode, we’re joined by Jack Elliott from Alcove Mortgages to unpack one of the most common mistakes first home buyers make: coming to the finance conversation too late. We explore what a broker actually does, why the best time to get advice is often much earlier than you think, and how a simple conversation can reveal opportunities you didn’t know existed.</p><p>We also discuss the latest lending and policy changes affecting first home buyers, including borrowing capacity, rentvesting strategies, guarantor options, and how recent budget announcements are already influencing buyer behaviour.</p><p>If you're saving for a deposit, wondering how much you can borrow, or trying to work out when to take the next step, this episode will help you build a clearer plan and move forward with more confidence.</p><h2>Episode Highlights</h2><p>00:15 – Meet Jack: First Home Buyer Finance Expert</p><p>01:38 – The Cost of Waiting Too Long for Finance Advice</p><p>04:25 – The Budget Changes Every Buyer Should Know</p><p>09:05 – The Rentvesting Strategy That Stopped Working</p><p>12:18 – Why Earlier Finance Advice Creates More Options</p><p>14:25 – The Questions a Good Broker Should Ask</p><p>16:45 – Don't Buy a Home You'll Outgrow Too Soon</p><p>21:14 – What Mortgage Brokers Really Do Behind the Scenes</p><p>23:18 – Why Good Brokers Don't Disappear at Settlement</p><p>26:25 – Lessons From Jack's First Property Purchase</p><p>29:01 – Three Actions to Take Before You Buy</p><p>32:19 – Final Takeaways for First Home Buyers</p><h2>Connect with Jack</h2><ul><li><u><a href="https://firsthomeunlocked.com.au/book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book a Get To Know You Chat with Jack </a></u></li></ul><br/><h2>Course Details:</h2><ul><li><strong>THE First Home Buyer Course is our Step-By-Step, No BS Guide to Every Stage of The Home Buying Process –</strong> 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: <u><a href="https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG</a></u></li></ul><br/><p>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!</p><ul><li>Subscribe on YouTube: <u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirstHomeBuyerCourse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirstHomeBuyerCourse</a></u></li><li>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: <u><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/your-first-home-buyer-guide-podcast/id1544701825" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/your-first-home-buyer-guide-podcast/id1544701825</a></u></li><li>Subscribe on Spotify: <u><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7GyrfXoqvDxjqNRv40NVQs?si=7c8bc4362fab421f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/7GyrfXoqvDxjqNRv40NVQs?si=7c8bc4362fab421f</a></u></li></ul><br/>
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