Today we’re hearing from a 26 year old single female who purchased her first home for $375,000.00 in Newport, Victoria. Though she missed out on the property she had originally set her sights on, she talks about finding the silver lining in purchasing the home she now owns. Inspired by parents who had always greatly valued owning property, she was determined to find a place to call her own. After living at home and doubling down to save for a deposit, she arrived at the point where she finally f...
May 17, 2023•15 min•Ep. 8
I am currently embarking on my third renovation, but with my first? I had zero clue. I hadn’t even watched The Block! As a first home buyer, you might purchase a property that needs renovating, and this can be a daunting process. So in this episode, I talk about five lessons I learnt from renovating, so that you can learn from them. The first and biggest lesson I learnt was the importance of knowing who is doing what, and when. You need to figure out what tradies you need, then you need to find ...
May 14, 2023•14 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, we’re hearing from a couple in their early 40s from Melbourne and Colombia, who bought their first home in Reservoir, Melbourne in 2022 for $1,300,000.00. Whilst they had a healthy combined income, it wasn’t all smooth sailing, and they learnt a lot about the hidden rules of the real estate industry along the way. Living with two children in a small two-bedroom apartment during the pandemic, they wanted more space for the kids to get out into the backyard and kick a ball around....
May 10, 2023•21 min•Ep. 6
As a first home buyer, you probably have a lot of questions. Who do you turn to for your property questions? Do you need to seek professional guidance? Can your friends or your family help? Well, I’m excited to say you can now turn to me. There is no such thing as a silly question when it comes to property, and today I’m answering some great ones I’ve received from listeners this week. I give my advice to a 22-year-old saving to buy their first home in the near future, who feels overwhelmed and ...
May 07, 2023•12 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, we’re hearing the property story of a 29 year old single female who bought her first property as an investment back in 2014 for $230,000 in Coomera, Queensland. She was working as a retail manager and living at home while saving and paying rent to her parents. Throughout her property journey, she learned some very valuable lessons about purchasing her first property, dealing with unhelpful complex managers, being a landlord and the frustrations of body corporate. She shares her ...
May 03, 2023•21 min•Ep. 4
If you're in the market for a new property, you may have heard the term "off market" thrown around. Essentially, an off-market property is one that is not listed publicly on a real estate website (such as realestate.com.au or domain) or advertised widely for sale. Instead, it's offered for sale through more private channels such as personal networks, word of mouth, or private agent listings. In this episode, we'll explore 15 reasons vendors might consider selling off-market, why it’s important f...
Apr 30, 2023•13 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, we’re hearing the property story of a 22-year-old woman who bought her first home in 2020 for $450,000. She knew she wanted to buy her first house young and never wanted to pay anyone rent so through years of saving, persistence and a desire to set herself up financially, she was able to accomplish her goal. She started saving when she was just 14 years old and, without any help from her parents, saved a $100,000 deposit. She shares with us her savings journey and the sacrifices...
Apr 27, 2023•12 min•Ep. 2
Buying your first home is such an exciting milestone in your life. I’m always incredibly excited for my clients who are beginning their property journey but I know how overwhelming the process can become, so I’m here to help you avoid any pitfalls and ensure you’re making the best decision for you. In this episode, I'm going to explore three common first home buyer mistakes I frequently see people making. Mistakes can happen at every stage of the home buying journey so I want to help you learn f...
Apr 25, 2023•10 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to The First Home Guidebook Podcast. I know that buying a property can be a really challenging and complex process so this podcast has been designed to navigate you through everything you need to know to get you to the finish line and grab those keys. My name is Amy Lunardi and I’m a buyer’s advocate. I’ve helped over a thousand people with their own unique circumstances find the right home that speaks to them. I'm here to share with you the process around buying a property, the psycholo...
Apr 23, 2023•3 min•Ep. 30
