Australian Finance Podcast

SHORT: A step-by-step guide to buying property in 2025


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 In this short and practical episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask shares the complete step-by-step checklist for buying your first property in 2025 and beyond. Whether you're still saving or ready to buy, this is your roadmap to getting into the market with confidence.

This episode covers:

  • Why your A-Team matters: mortgage brokers & accountants
  • Understanding real estate agents & auction risks
  • The role of buyer’s agents and how they help
  • Should you invest your deposit? (Hint: no)
  • Do you really need a 20% deposit?
  • Using the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSS)
  • Creating a powerful property brief
  • Smart deposit saving habits that don’t involve risky investing

  • If you're planning to buy your first home, make this your go-to guide before you commit.

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    Resources for this episode

    📘 Pearler’s FHSS Resource

    🏡 Free Property Course (Rask Education)

    🎙️ Australian Property Podcast (Pete, Amy & Chris)

    💼 Mortgage Broking Services (Rask)

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    DISCLAIMER

    This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs before acting on it.

    If you’re unsure, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

    The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG) – here

    Disclosure: Pearler is a long-term supporter of Rask's Australian Finance Podcast. We are not paid to mention them in this video, nor are we paid or benefit in any way from discussing them here.


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