First Home Unlocked
First Home Unlocked
Podcast Description
Buying your first home is a huge milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming, confusing, and full of pressure.
First Home Unlocked is here to change that, and to help you reach your first home with clarity and confidence.
Hosted by Jack Elliott, National First Home Buyer Specialist at Alcove, and Chris Bates, one of Australia’s top-ranked mortgage brokers, this podcast simplifies the home buying journey and empowers you with the keys to unlock your first home.
Each episode is practical, clear, and designed specifically for first home buyers. From understanding the buying process to choosing a property that fits your long-term vision, Jack and Chris will guide you through every step with real conversations and expert support.
You’re not in this alone. Hit subscribe and let’s unlock your first home together.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on key aspects of the home buying process, including strategic timing for engaging with brokers, setting personal property visions, and understanding loan strategies. Episodes delve into topics such as why it's crucial to discuss your needs early with a broker, the importance of establishing a long-term vision for property ownership, and overcoming the confusion of first-time buying with practical advice.
Buying your first home is a huge milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming, confusing, and full of pressure.
First Home Unlocked is here to change that, and to help you reach your first home with clarity and confidence.
Hosted by Jack Elliott, National First Home Buyer Specialist at Alcove, and Chris Bates, one of Australia’s top-ranked mortgage brokers, this podcast simplifies the home buying journey and empowers you with the keys to unlock your first home.
Each episode is practical, clear, and designed specifically for first home buyers. From understanding the buying process to choosing a property that fits your long-term vision, Jack and Chris will guide you through every step with real conversations and expert support.
You’re not in this alone. Hit subscribe and let’s unlock your first home together.
If buying your first home is part of your plan for 2026, this two-part series is designed to give you a clear, step-by-step framework to follow.
In Part 1, Jack Elliott and Chris Bates walk through the preparation phase of buying your first home. This is the groundwork you’ll want to do before inspections or making offers, and it sets you up to move forward with confidence.
We cover how to get clear on your goals, understand your upfront costs, choose the right deposit pathway, and organise your pre-approval so you’re ready to begin your property search.
In this episode:
🔑 Getting clear on your goals and vision before you buy
🔑 When to speak to a broker and why timing matters
🔑 Understanding the real upfront costs beyond the deposit
🔑 Deposit options and pathways available to first home buyers
🔑 What pre-approval actually means and how to prepare properly
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction to How to Buy Your First Home (Part 1)
03:27 – Step 1: Goals and Visions
08:50 – Step 2: Speaking With the Right Broker
13:27 – Step 3: Understanding the Real Costs of Buying Your First Home
22:33 – Step 4: Understanding How Much Deposit You Need
28:02 – Step 5: Get Your Pre-Approval Organised
32:10 – Wrap Up and Looking to Forward to Part 2
Unlock your Free Resources
How to Buy Your First Home Step By Step Resource
Download Your Goals & Visions Workbook
Download Your State by State Stamp Duty Guide for First Home Buyers
Get Your Unlocking the Costs to Purchase Your First Home Resource
Get Your Unlocking Your Deposit Resource
Get Your First Home Guarantee Scheme Resource
Mentioned Episodes:
Episode 1 | Unlocking Your Property Vision as a First Home Buyer
Episode 3 | Unlocking the Real Cost of Buying Your First Home
Episode 4 | Unlocking Your Deposit: How Much Do First Home Buyers Really Need?
Episode 10 | Unlocking the First Home Guarantee Scheme: Buy Your First Home With 5% Deposit
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