A special episode today, as we discuss Pat's recent move to buy a house.  I grill Pat for all the details and we chat about how this affects Pat's financial independence plans.

Discussion points...

• A quick run-down of what's happening  (01:55)
• Why Pat decided to buy, and what he was looking for in a property  (05:17)
• Price bracket and first homebuyer benefits  (07:25)
• Current and future plans  (09:03)
• How does this affect Pat's financial independence plans?  (10:24)
• Interest rates and online lenders  (15:12)
• A more in-depth look at fixed vs variable rates  (19:33)
• What gets Pat excited about owning a house  (26:04)
• Storing cash in an offset account  (30:27)
• Pat's thoughts and reflections on the home buying experience  (32:36)

Resources...

• Our favourite portfolio tool:  Sharesight
• Pat's online lender:  Tic Toc Home Loans
• Article:  How Do House Prices Affect Financial Independence?

More from us...

• Contact us with questions and feedback:  [email protected]
• Dave's blog:  Strong Money Australia
• Pat's blog:  Life Long Shuffle