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In Episode 4, we continue with part 2 of our 2-part series, '5 Mistakes First Home Buyers Make' when buying property in Victoria.

Conveyancing expert and experienced property lawyer, Melissa Barlas, talks about the last 3 mistakes first home buyers make, which include not enough due diligence, moving into the property  on the day of settlement, and too much stressing out.

We hope after tuning into this 2-part series, you'll have the confidence and knowledge to know exactly what NOT to do to buy your first home safely.

In Episode 3, Melissa talks about the first 2 mistakes that first home buyers make - not saving enough money and relying to heavily on the real estate agent's advice - and how to avoid them, so that you're ready to step into the property market with the right budget at the right time.

Today, Melissa talks about one of the best things you can do before buying a property to manage your risk: getting a building and pest inspection.

 

In this podcast episode, we talk about one of the most important risk management approaches you can take when it comes to buying your first home: getting a property lawyer to review and advise you on the sale contract documents before you buy.