First home buyers course

Buying your first home can feel overwhelming. From home loans and deposits to contracts, property inspections, negotiations, and unexpected costs, there is a lot to understand before you make one of life's biggest financial decisions.

In this practical one-day First Home Buyers workshop, you'll explore the key stages of purchasing property and gain a clearer understanding of how the buying process works. Guided by an experienced property investor and independent property adviser, you'll learn about common loan features, purchase costs, property values, auctions, private treaty sales, conveyancing, and working with real estate agents.

Through real-life examples, practical insights, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions, you'll develop a better understanding of the property market and common issues first home buyers may encounter. Whether you're actively searching for a home or simply starting to plan for the future, this course will help you approach the process feeling better informed and prepared.

The course fee includes a practical workbook to support your learning.

Course content

During the course, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:

• Understanding the first home buying process from initial planning to settlement

• First home buyer grants, concessions, and duty exemptions that may be available

• Understanding common home loan types, features, and lending terminology

• Deposits and general lending requirements

• Identifying the upfront and ongoing costs associated with purchasing property

• Understanding property values and factors that can influence price

• Buying by private treaty, auction, and off the plan

• Communicating and negotiating with real estate agents and vendors

• Understanding the conveyancing process and the role of solicitors and conveyancers

• Recognising common mistakes and risks when purchasing property

• Understanding your position as a purchaser when making an offer or entering a contract

• Exploring property market trends and factors that may influence market conditions

• Real-life property buying examples and opportunities for questions and discussion

Intended audience

This course is ideal for anyone considering purchasing their first home and wanting to better understand the property buying process before taking the next step.

It is suitable for prospective first home buyers, people beginning to save or plan for a future property purchase, and those already researching properties who want greater clarity around loans, purchase costs, agents, contracts, and the buying process.

No prior property or financial knowledge is required.