Buying a property is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make… and most people don't realise they've made a bad one until after they've signed the contract.

They've done their research, they've checked the suburb, spoken to a broker, maybe even run the numbers. But the things that actually cost people are the things they never knew to think about. Like the structure they didn't think through, the conditions they didn't question, and the small details that turn into expensive problems later. In this episode, Nick is joined by buyer's agent Mel Dennis to break down the full property buying checklist, that helps you spot issues before you commit, understand what you're really buying, and avoid getting caught out after the fact.

You'll walk away knowing what to check at each stage of the process, what most buyers miss, and how to approach your next purchase with a lot more clarity and a lot less guesswork.

Inside this episode:

• Why most property mistakes happen before you even start looking

• The financial and structural decisions that shape everything that follows

• What people forget to factor in beyond the purchase price

• The non negotiables you need to define before inspecting properties

• How to assess a property properly beyond first impressions

• The due diligence checks that can save you from expensive surprises

• What to look for in contracts, conditions, and key dates

• How negotiation is about more than just price

• What you need to know before bidding at auction

• Why your pre settlement inspection is more important than you think

DOWNLOAD THE CHECKLIST: Click here to get the checklist

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