So, you're pretty sold on this whole property buying thing. Have you worked out how you're going to pay for it yet? There are so many different lenders, product features, special offers and just good old-fashioned maths hacks you can use to finance your property purchase in a way that's going to get you into the property you want, and pay the thing off faster. (Because who wants a mortgage for a moment longer than necessary?)
If you're ready to get your property finances sorted, you need to put this episode in your ears. Suzy and Sam talk to uno founder Vincent Turner about the things most people don't know about the home loan sector.. things your hip pocket might benefit from hugely if you know how to beat the system.
We also talk to Lynne, a many-time property investor; and auctioneer Kate Lumby for tips on how to win the auction battle.
Jun 29, 2018
49 min
Everyone has a great real estate story - including the guests in this episode.
You'll meet John - the first home buyer who bought his first property at age 20. And you'll hear how he actually did it, too.
You'll also meet Lucas. He and his wife are trying to buy property in Sydney. So far they're six months in and have more than a few battle tales to tell. While they haven't successfully landed a property yet, they've certainly learned their share of lessons and would do a bunch of things differently next time around - all of which Lucas shares with us.
Jun 15, 2018
37 min
So you've decided to buy property. Time for things to get exciting, right? Well, depending on where in Australia you live, your life is about to get busy. Really busy. Say goodbye to leisurely Saturdays, and hello to frantic racing in traffic to make every single real estate inspection that's on your shortlist.
And also.. just in case no one's told you yet.. the property search can be stressful. It can even put strain on your relationship. Just ask Hannah and Michael - who searched for 16 long months in Sydney before finally landing their property. We listen in on the day they finally get the keys to their new home in Lewisham, in Sydney's inner west. Champagne corks were popping that day, but it didn't stop them from spilling the beans on every setback and lesson they learned along the way.
We even meet the buyers agent who Hannah and Michael reckon saved their marriage - and he helps us understand exactly why people turn to a buyers agent (and what everyone wants to know... how much they cost).
By the end of this episode, you'll be ready to take on the property hunt - and feel good about the war stories you're about to create for yourself.
The Floor Plan is brought to you by uno Home Loans - the online mortgage broker. Jump on to www.unohomeloans.com.au/podcast for notes and further reading mentioned in today's episode.
May 30, 2018
28 min
Are you on a mission to buy property? Or maybe you're dreaming about breaking out of the rental rut and finding a little (or not so little) piece of Australia to call your own?
Whether you're actively searching for your version of The Great Australian Dream, whether you're fantasising about it, whether you own property already and are trying to get the mortgage monster off your back, or whether you simply enjoy a good ol' chat about the real estate market like any Australian worth their weight in avocados... put this in your ears and turn up the volume.
If you're in the thick finding a place, chances are all of your screen time is absorbed by endless hours trawling through property search sites. You're also probably busy making cash to fund the thing. Well, think of this podcast as your cheat sheet to make the whole thing work out far better for you. It's like a crash course in real estate (and the finance you need to get it) - and you don't even need to leave the house.
All the classic real estate characters and experts are here - the young first home buyer, the struggling Sydney property searchers, the mortgage guru, the buyers agent, and the serial property investor. And you can soak it all up without having to do so much as open your eyes.
A new episode drops each week, so go ahead and subscribe. Tell your partner. Tell your real estate obsessed friends. Tell your colleagues, your barista, your Uber driver and your Tinder date. Because after all the affordability hoopla, it's time Australians got some real talk on real estate.
The Floor Plan is produced by uno Home Loans - the online mortgage broker.
May 30, 2018
6 min