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.
You’ve made your offer, it’s been accepted, and the contracts are signed, now what?
In this episode, Jack Elliott and Chris Bates walk you through the final stage of the buying process, from formal loan approval to collecting your keys on settlement day. They explain the role of your broker and conveyancer, how valuations work, and what to expect at each step so you can finish the process feeling calm and confident.
You’ll also hear a real case study comparing a preapproved buyer with one who skipped this step, and how it changed their experience.
Wherever you are in your buying journey, this episode will help you get settlement-ready.
In this episode:
🔑 What happens after your offer is accepted
🔑 How valuations work
🔑 The broker and conveyancer’s role in getting to settlement
🔑 Key steps between formal approval and settlement day
🔑 Real case study: preapproved vs no preapproval
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction and what we’ll cover
02:24 – What happens once your offer is accepted
03:25 – Two types of valuations: desktop vs in-person
09:08 – Formal approval: what it is and why it matters
09:47 – Pre-approved vs no pre-approval: how the process changes
14:16 – What happens after formal approval? Steps to settlement
15:56 – How to ensure a smooth settlement process
17:26 – What actually happens on settlement day
19:13 – Getting prepared early (and how your broker should help)
19:51 – Key takeaways and what’s next for First Home Unlocked
🎧 Listen now to feel prepared and confident when it’s time to settle on your first home.
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