The First Home Guidebook
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The First Home Guidebook
The First Home Guidebook is a podcast exclusively for first-home buyers, no matter what stage you're at in your property journey, brought to you by Amy Lunardi.Whether you're just starting out, saving for a deposit, searching for properties, making offers or bidding at auction, The First Home Guideb...
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How to buy prior to auction
In today’s episode, I'm unpacking a very common question:
Should you try to buy a property before auction – or just wait for auction day?
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How to deal with Underquoting
In this episode, I unpack the murky (and often maddening) world of underquoting in Victoria—what it is, why it happens, and how you can protect yourse...
Property 101 for complete beginners
Having a firm grasp on the basics is super-important whether we’re talking about personal finance or property, so even if you are a complete novice in...
Should you buy on a main road?
This episode isn't just about busy roads; it focuses on factors impacting livability and capital growth, particularly location.
Many of my clien...
What to do if there's issues with your building inspection
In this episode, I share my insights on what to do if you encounter issues during a building inspection. As a buyer's agent with over a decade of expe...
The biggest misconceptions about off market properties
I dive into the intriguing and often misunderstood world of off-market properties. For those first home buyers who feel lost amidst the clutter of onl...
How to buy in 2025: your 10 step action plan
Thinking about buying your first home but not sure where to start? In this episode, I’m sharing a 10-step action plan to help you get prepared before...
What to do if you keep missing out
Are you on the hunt for the perfect property, but find yourself missing out on the ones you love? Or perhaps you’re lacking the confidence to begin ma...
Can you trust real estate agents?
Can you trust real estate agents? It’s the question on many first home buyers' lips and certainly one worth discussing. Real estate agents are often p...
How do you know if a property is 'the one'?
You may have heard me compare finding the right property with online dating before. From deciding what qualities you’re looking for to knowing whether...
Amy's property story: how I first entered the property market on a $45,000 salary
In today’s episode, I share my own personal property story, which includes my journey to becoming a buyer’s agent and how I first entered the market w...
5 Mistakes to avoid at auction
There’s no question that the idea of bidding at an auction is pretty daunting - especially for first home buyers! As a professional bidder, I often se...
How to make renovating less daunting!
The idea of renovating can be daunting for a lot of people, especially when we have shows around like The Block, which make the whole process look inc...
Answering your first home buyer questions - Round 3!
Navigating the journey to buying your first home can be overwhelming. The plethora of questions, from understanding property timelines to the details...
Property story: single 25 year old female who realised she could buy sooner than she thought
In today's episode, we hear from a 25-year-old single female who bought her first property in Lalor, Victoria, for $540,000 using the First Home Guara...
Should you buy a property now or wait?
Should you buy a property now or wait? This is a question which I get pretty much every day, and the short answer is: it depends. More specifically, i...
What to be aware of with ‘bargain’ properties
Everyone loves a good bargain. Whether it's scoring a discount on a new fridge or finding a great deal on a vacation, saving money is always satisfyin...
Property story: first home buyer who used the Government 5% first home guarantee
Today we’re hearing from a 27 year old who bought her first home in 2021 with her partner for $606,000.00 in East Corrimal, New South Wales. They stum...
Auctions vs private sales (which is better?)
When it comes to buying a property in Australia, there are two main methods of sale: auctions and private sales. While some buyers may be hesitant to...
Property story: Property ownership to rentvesting with Tash from Tash Invests
I’m excited today to bring you Tash from Tash Invests to share her property story. She is 25 years old and bought her first property a few years ago i...
What does a buyer's agent actually do?
You may have heard of a buyer’s agent, but given their popularity in Australia is fairly recent, you may be wondering what they actually do. Today I’l...
Property story: 30yr old from Melbourne with words of wisdom on buyer’s remorse
Today we hear from a 30-year-old single female who bought a two-bedroom apartment in Elwood, Melbourne for $640,000.00. Though she was excited to be c...
Answering your first home buyer questions - Round 2!
With so many questions and uncertainties around buying your first home, it's important to seek advice and ask as many questions as possible to ensure...
Property Story: 28yr old from Sydney struggling with the negotiation process
Today we hear from a 28 year old who bought a one-bedroom apartment with his partner in Woolloomooloo for $975,000.00.
In this episode, he talk...
What makes a good property?
There are many aspects to take into consideration when buying your first home, and knowing which questions to ask can be challenging. So what makes a...
Property story: A couple in early thirties who bought two properties seven months apart
Tune in to hear today's property story about a couple in their early thirties who bought a house in Mount Gambia for $279,000 and then scrimped and sa...
10 ways buying a property is like online dating
When I’m helping first home buyers look at buying a property, I often use analogies to help guide them through the decision making process. Today I ru...
Property story: 26yr old buying first home with new partner
Listen in today to hear all about a 26 year old from Wollongong, south of Sydney realise her property dreams and buy her first home with her partner....
Five examples of bad real estate advice
In my decade of working in the property industry, I’ve come across many situations where new buyers have been given unhelpful, and at times even harm...
Property story: 36yr old single male using the First Home Super Saver Scheme to boost his deposit
Today we’re hearing from a 36 year old single male who bought his first home pre-market for $985,000.00 in Windsor, Victoria. While he wasn’t always o...
How to buy your first home faster
Are you trying to work out how to buy your first home faster?
Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed when looking at properties, mortgages, b...
Property story: 26yr old single female $375K property purchase saving for deposit while living at home with parents
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 p...
Lessons I've learnt renovating
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...
Property story: first home buyer couple in their early 40s
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 20...
Answering your first home buyer questions!
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...
Property story: 29yr old first home buyer investment property with body corporate issues
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,...
Why vendors sell off market
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...
Property Story: 22yr old first home buyer with 20% deposit
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 he...
Three common first home buyer mistakes
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 journ...
The Buyers Bible becomes The First Home Guidebook
Welcome to The First Home Guidebook Podcast.
I know that buying a property can be a really challenging and complex process so this podcas...