So you've decided to buy property. Time for things to get exciting, right? Well, depending on where in Australia you live, your life is about to get busy. Really busy. Say goodbye to leisurely Saturdays, and hello to frantic racing in traffic to make every single real estate inspection that's on your shortlist.

And also.. just in case no one's told you yet.. the property search can be stressful. It can even put strain on your relationship. Just ask Hannah and Michael - who searched for 16 long months in Sydney before finally landing their property. We listen in on the day they finally get the keys to their new home in Lewisham, in Sydney's inner west.  Champagne corks were popping that day, but it didn't stop them from spilling the beans on every setback and lesson they learned along the way. 

We even meet the buyers agent who Hannah and Michael reckon saved their marriage - and he helps us understand exactly why people turn to a buyers agent (and what everyone wants to know... how much they cost). 

By the end of this episode, you'll be ready to take on the property hunt - and feel good about the war stories you're about to create for yourself.

The Floor Plan is brought to you by uno Home Loans - the online mortgage broker. Jump on to www.unohomeloans.com.au/podcast for notes and further reading mentioned in today's episode.