The First Home Playbook

The First Home Playbook

Hosted by: Jaleesa Paine

Buying your first home in Australia feels harder than ever - priced out, confused by the process, unsure who to trust, and wondering if you’ll ever actually get there. The First Home Playbook is a space where we...

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Setbacks Don't Stop You. Stories Do.

If you're on your first home buying journey and you've just been knocked back - lost at auction, had an offer rejected, found out your borrowing capacity isn't what you hoped - this one's for you.In this episode, I'm...
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It's Not How Much You Earn - It's What You Do With It

If you've ever caught yourself thinking "I just don't earn enough to buy a home" - this episode is for you. Because while your income absolutely plays a role, it is not the whole story. And today I'm sharing two real...
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Stop Waiting For The Right Time. Pick A Date Instead.

If you've been asking yourself whether now is the right time to buy - whether you should wait for prices to drop, rates to change, or your savings to grow a little more - this episode is for you. Because the truth is,...
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The Question Most First Home Buyers Skip

Everyone wants to know how to buy their first home... How much deposit do I need? What can I borrow? What is the market doing? Are all important  questions when wanting to buy. There is another question though that...
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You're Not Behind. You're Missing This Formula

If you've ever found yourself wondering - how is everyone else buying property right now (while I feel like I'm sitting on the sidelines)? - this podcast episode is for you. Because the answer isn't that they...
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The Monopoly Mindset: What If Buying Your First Home Could Be This Simple?

In this episode, I'm sharing three questions I always come back to when things feel uncertain - questions that help cut through the noise, get you out of your head, and put you back in the driver's seat. And I'm also...
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Small Fish Are Sweet: My Mum's Advice for First Home Buyers Right Now

If you've been feeling priced out, overwhelmed, or like the market has passed you by - this one's for you. This week I'm bringing on someone very special: my mum, Leanne, a mortgage broker with over 25 years in the...
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The Dream vs The Reality - How to Stop Letting the Gap Keep You Stuck

If you've ever looked at what you can afford to buy and felt your heart sink a little because it’s far from what you want - this episode is for you.  Today I'm sharing three ways to think about the gap between your...
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Caught in the Comparison Spiral? Stop It Before It Stops You

Have you ever felt really proud of yourself, but then thought about what someone else might think and your pride suddently evaporates? That split second where your excitment flips to doubt, and now your...
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My Sister Went From Stuck to Settled in 4 Months. Here's How

Ever feel like buying your first home is just... taking forever? Like everyone else is getting ahead except you? In this episode, I'm sharing a real FaceTime conversation I had with my sister Juju - who was stuck,...
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Buried By Debt But Still Want To Buy A Home? Listen To This

If you feel like you’re buried by bills, drowning in debt, and that no matter what you do you just can’t get ahead… this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a real conversation I had with someone who...
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What If Your First Home Could Help Pay For Itself?

If you have been looking at your numbers and thinking, how am I actually supposed to make this work? ... you are not alone. In this episode, we are exploring a strategy that more and more first home buyers are...
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