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Aug 2024
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Ask an Adviser: Meet Bryce and Ren's mor...

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About this episode

Meet Chris Bates - the mortgage broker who helped both of us (Bryce and Ren) get into our first homes.


We have been getting so many questions about buying a first home, recycling equity and moving into property investment that we've asked Chris to join us on the show to help answer these questions.


In today's episode we cover:

  • Our own property stories (and how Bryce almost made a huge mistake)
  • Trends in the property market and where to next
  • How inflation is impacting property prices
  • Some of the common mistakes first home buyers make
  • Why Chris thinks debt-recycling is overhyped (but also how we can do it)
  • Chris' thoughts on rentvesting
  • Whether buying land to subdivide it is a good strategy
  • If a buyer's agent is worth it


Wherever you are with property, we think this episode will give you plenty to go away and think about applying to your own finances.


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