Episode 27: First Home Buyers - Top tips for building your first home
2nd October 2023 | 38m 31s
This episode is for First Home Buyers. We begin with essential finance tips and a rundown of the current government grants available. Then, we explain how to balance location with budget, and also touch on builder discussions, deposit amounts, your needs vs wants list and much more. Don't miss out on this invaluable advice for a successful first home build!
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Timestamps:
2:45 - Let’s start with finance
7:26 - Government Grants
13:54 - Choosing the right location whilst considering budget
18:35 - Visit displays, speak to builder consultants and ask lots of questions
21:41 - Find out the deposit amounts required
23:35 - Prepare a needs vs wants list
24:30 - Treat it like an investment
25:26 - Don’t ask “How much is it as displayed?” - ask this instead.
28:26 - Take some action
30:25 - Do NOT buy from the cheapest builder. You will pay for it later.
33:29 - Get yourself a conveyancer and add this clause into your contract
Want to reach out to Colin or Darren directly?
Colin - 0419 220 140 - colin@hlvictoria.com.au
Darren - 0430 087 450 - darrenbrennan@metricon.com.au