Buyer fatigue is real — and if you’re ready to quit, this episode is your reset.

Veronica and Meighan break down why so many first home buyers lose momentum—and how to get back on track without compromising on the things that matter most. They unpack the signs of buyer burnout, how to spot when your strategy is no longer working, and what to do when the market has shifted under your feet.

You’ll learn how to reassess your expectations, decide when and where to compromise, and avoid the trap of overcorrecting just to “get something done.” They also cover real-world pivots like switching suburbs, refining your search criteria, talking to agents differently, and timing your breaks without missing opportunities.

If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of scrolling, inspecting, and still coming up short, this episode will help you recalibrate your next move with more clarity and confidence.

Episode Highlights

00:00 – Introduction

01:45 – Staying Motivated in Your Home Buying Journey

02:22 – Dealing with Market Realities

05:03 – Recognizing Buyer Fatigue

06:56 – Adjusting to Market Changes

08:40 – Making Smart Compromises

15:24 – Balancing Emotion and Logic

15:51 – Avoiding Overcorrection

18:50 – Staying Resilient and Strategic

Mentions

• Episode w/ Diana – Perth Case Study: What It Takes to Buy Your Dream Home in a Red-hot Market

Course Details:

• THE First Home Buyer Course is our Step-By-Step, No BS Guide to Every Stage of The Home Buying Process – 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: https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG

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Can you rent out your first home without losing your grant? How does the six-year exemption for capital gains tax really work? How much deposit is actually enough? And can you even use the 5% scheme to buy hectares of land?

In this episode, we answer your biggest money questions straight from our Facebook group. We unpack rentvesting requirements and grants, break down how capital gains tax applies when you move out or sell, bust the 20% deposit myth, and explain how brokers really get paid. Plus, we tackle whether the 5% deposit scheme can be used to buy land — and what to know if you’re eyeing a bigger block.

You’ll also hear what to do once you’ve saved your deposit, when to speak to a broker, and why understanding grants and concessions is critical to avoiding costly mistakes.

Listen now to get clear on rentvesting, tax implications, deposits, brokers, land questions, and low-deposit schemes — and leave knowing exactly how to move forward with confidence on your first home journey.

Episode Highlights

00:00 – Introduction and Podcast Overview

01:46 – Deposits and Government Schemes Explained

03:11 – How Much Deposit Do You Really Need?

05:11 – What to Do After Saving Your Deposit

08:46 – Rentvesting and First Home Buyer Grants

11:35 – Capital Gains Tax: How Long Can You Own or Rent Before Paying?

15:14 – Buying Land with the 5% Deposit Scheme

17:05 – When Should You Meet a Mortgage Broker?

Mentions

• Australian Taxation Office Website
• Episode 001 – What is Your First Home Buyer Guide?
• Episode 056 – Proper Due Diligence for Buying Strata Properties (with Nicole Johnston)
• Episode 201 – Uncover the Options for Buying a Home Without a Full 20% Deposit

• Episode 205 – Rentvesting: What You Need to Know Before Taking the Leap

Course Details:

• THE First Home Buyer Course is our Step-By-Step, No BS Guide to Every Stage of The Home Buying Process – 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: https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG

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!

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Every media headline says you can’t buy a home nowadays. Your friends say it. Even your brain believes it. But here’s the truth: it’s still possible — if you build the right habits.

In this episode, we call out the loop of doomscrolling, lifestyle inflation, and Uber Eats blowouts that keep first home buyers stuck. We break down how your daily choices — how you spend, save, and think — can either fuel your first home dreams or quietly sabotage them. You’ll hear real talk about what it takes to build a deposit, the mindset shifts that make it doable, and why good spending habits matter more than perfect timing.

If you’ve been feeling like homeownership is out of reach, this is your reset. You’ll walk away with practical tips, renewed clarity, and the truth: buying your first home in Australia is still possible — if you stop waiting and start building.

Episode Highlights

00:00 – Introduction: The Housing Market Narrative

00:30 – Meet Your Hosts: Veronica and Meighan

02:21 – Mindset Over Headlines

03:18 – Habits That Move You Forward

04:12 – Planning, Sacrifice & Progress

06:43 – Building Long-Term Resilience

10:40 – The Influence of Social Media

16:51 – Surround Yourself with Positive Influences

18:18 – You’re Not Powerless: Taking Control of Your Home Buying Journey

18:53 – Join Our Community and Course Information

Mentions

• Ep. 235 – When the Bank of Mum and Dad Goes Horribly Wrong
• Atomic Habits by James Clear

Course Details:

• THE First Home Buyer Course is our Step-By-Step, No BS Guide to Every Stage of The Home Buying Process – 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: https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG

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!

• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourFirstHomeBuyerGuidePodcast
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