Let's Buy a Home

This week I'm joined by Amy - The Space Creator - a home-declutter coach who helps people get unstuck, get organised, and finally breathe in their own homes again.

We chat about: • How clutter affects your health more than you realise • The toxic beliefs that keep us holding on to stuff • Why getting help to declutter isn't a luxury - it's a lifesaver • The emotional side of letting go (and why it's so hard!) • Simple steps to create space, calm, and clarity at home

If your home feels "heavy," this episode might be exactly what you need. Mortgage Appointment Book a FREE mortgage appointment with Dan here: https://calendly.com/danknottmortgageadviser/mortgage-appointment-strategy-call Dan Knott Follow Dan on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dandoesmortgages_/ Amy The Space Creator Follow Amy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/amythespacecreator/

This week I'm joined by Cameron Smith - aka Cazza Time - a financial content creator who's just bought his first home and taken on a full renovation. We chat about: • How he made the most of the Lifetime ISA opportunity • Why he chose a renovation project for his first home • Location vs. budget - finding the right balance • Buying vs. renting • The lessons learned along the way (some the hard way) Mortgage Appointment Book a FREE mortgage appointment with Dan here: https://calendly.com/danknottmortgageadviser/mortgage-appointment-strategy-call Dan Knott Follow Dan on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dandoesmortgages_/ Cameron Smith - Cazza Time Follow Cameron on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cazza_time/

Joining me this week is Tolu Frimpong - a financial content creator who has documented her decision to move her family out of a London due to the crippling cost of home ownership in the capital. We discuss: • The cost of family life in London. • Tolu's biggest concerns about making the move. • Managing finances as a family. • Tolu's decision to home school. • The expectations of a family home. Mortgage Appointment Book a FREE mortgage appointment with Dan here: https://calendly.com/danknottmortgageadviser/mortgage-appointment-strategy-call Dan Knott Follow Dan on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dandoesmortgages_/ Tolu Frimpong Follow Tolu on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/tolufrimpong/

Joining me this week is John Savage - The UK's most straight-talking estate agent. We discuss: - Do estate agents lie to homebuyers? - How to present an offer to an estate agent. - Is conditional selling a problem? - How to offer below asking price. - What happens after you make your offer. - Does the UK homebuying process need change?

Mortgage Appointment Book a FREE mortgage appointment with Dan here: https://calendly.com/danknottmortgageadviser/mortgage-appointment-strategy-call

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Joining me this week is Val from No5_TheHouse on Instagram, an interior designer who documents his renovation, DIY and understated luxury ideas via social media. We discuss: - If we should be following interior trends. - Does big equal beautiful? - Can less be more? - How to create a flow through it your home. - What to avoid when creating your dream home. Mortgage Appointment Book a FREE mortgage appointment with Dan here: https://calendly.com/danknottmortgageadviser/mortgage-appointment-strategy-call Dan Knott Follow Dan on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dandoesmortgages_/ No5_TheHouse Follow Val - No5_TheHouse on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/no5_thehouse/

Joining me this week is Elvire Matu AKA SaveWithElvz the Money Saving Superhero, a financial creator who is buying her family home using the right to buy scheme. We discuss: • Her mission to save an £18,000 deposit in 12 weeks. • The Right to Buy scheme. • £80,000 of repairs within her level 3 survey. • The emotions involved in buying the family home. • The unexpected costs of her home purchase. Mortgage Appointment Book a FREE mortgage appointment with Dan here: https://calendly.com/danknottmortgageadviser/mortgage-appointment-strategy-call Dan Knott Follow Dan on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dandoesmortgages_/ Elvire Matu Follow Elvire - SaveWithElvz the Money Saving Superhero on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/savewithelvs/

Joining me this week is Gabriel Nussbaum AKA That Money Guy, a financial educator who has just bought and is currently renovating his first property. We discuss: • Buying vs renting. • Why the Lifetime ISA rules left Gabriel in a difficult position. • The pros and cons of major renovation. • How to choose the right builder. • The challenges of buying in London. Mortgage Appointment Book a FREE mortgage appointment with Dan here: https://calendly.com/danknottmortgageadviser/mortgage-appointment-strategy-call

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Joining me this week is Jasbir Dhaliwal, a UK property solicitor. In this episode we discuss: • The secret to finding the right solicitor as a first time buyer. • If the UK homebuying process is outdated. • How to work with your solicitor to have the best experience. • What a property solicitor actually does. • What is the difference between a good and bad property solicitor? Mortgage Appointment Book a FREE mortgage appointment with Dan here: https://calendly.com/danknottmortgageadviser/mortgage-appointment-strategy-call Dan Knott Follow Dan on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dandoesmortgages_/

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Joining me this week is Matilda of A Millennial Saver, a financial content creator who is documenting her journey of buying her first home as female solo buyer. In this episode we discuss: • 50 years since women could access a mortgage alone. • How Donald Trump almost lost Matilda's deposit savings. • Matilda's experience as a female solo buyer. • How Matilda's seller pulled out of the transaction. • Top tips for female solo buyers. Mortgage Appointment Book a FREE mortgage appointment with Dan here: https://calendly.com/danknottmortgageadviser/mortgage-appointment-strategy-call Dan Knott Follow Dan on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dandoesmortgages_/ Matilda Follow Matilda - A Millennial Saver on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/amillennialsaver/