Thinking about buying a home but not sure where to start?

Welcome to PRE-Purchase, a practical step-by-step series designed to help buyers navigate one of life’s biggest financial decisions with greater confidence.

In this introductory episode, Ben Thompson and Shane Pope explain why they created the series, share their backgrounds in property, and walk through the framework that will guide the next 10 episodes.

Whether you’re preparing to buy your first home, upgrading, downsizing or simply looking to better understand the buying process, this series is designed to help you make more informed decisions and avoid common mistakes.

Across the PRE-Purchase series, we’ll cover:

✅ Defining your brief
✅ Researching suburbs and properties
✅ Property inspections and due diligence
✅ Negotiating private sales
✅ Buying at auction
✅ Getting unconditional
✅ Pre-settlement inspections
✅ Settlement day and moving in

Need Help With Your Own Property Journey?

If you’d like personalised guidance on buying your first home, upgrading, investing or navigating the property market, the team at Empower Wealth offers a complimentary initial consultation.

📅 Request your free consultation here: https://empowerwealth.com.au/request-free-consultation

Whether you’re still in the planning stage or actively looking for property, a conversation with an experienced professional can help you gain clarity and confidence around your next steps.

Got A Question?

If this episode raised a question about your own property journey, send it through and we’ll answer as many as possible in our upcoming PRE-Purchase Q&A episode.

📩 Submit your question: https://thepropertycouch.com.au/contact

Timestamps
0:00 Welcome to PRE-PURCHASE
0:17 Why we created this series
0:45 Meet Ben Thompson
1:38 Meet Shane Pope
2:10 What we’ll cover throughout the series
2:47 Submit your questions for the Q&A

The Complete PRE-Purchase Home Buying Guide

Follow the complete home-buying journey from preparation and research through to negotiations, settlement and moving in.

  1. Episode 1: How To Create A Property Brief Before Buying A Home.
  2. Episode 2: How To Search For A Home And Avoid Wasting Time.
  3. Episode 3: What Should I Look For When Inspecting A Property?
  4. Episode 4: What Due Diligence Should I Complete Before Buying A Home?
  5. Episode 5: How Do I Negotiate With A Real Estate Agent?
  6. Episode 6: What Happens Once My Offer Is Accepted?
  7. Episode 7: How Does Buying At Auction Actually Work?
  8. Episode 8: What Happens When A Property Passes In At Auction?
  9. Episode 9: What Happens At A Pre-Settlement Inspection?
  10. Episode 10: What Actually Happens On Settlement Day?
  11. Conclusion: What Every Home Buyer Should Remember.

 

Enjoying PRE-Purchase? If this episode helped you, share it with someone currently buying a home. It could save them time, money and stress during their property journey.

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