The First Home Show

The First Home Show

If you're looking to buy your first home and want to put yourself in the best possible position before you enter the property market, this podcast is for you. Get all the legal tools and tips on what you need to know and do to purchase your first home confidently and successfully. Tune in, as Melissa Barlas, successful entrepreneur, property lawyer and owner of conveyancing law firm Conveyed, delves into topics to help you on your first home buying journey to become a successful property owner. Each episode will explore specific tips, tools and strategies designed to answer many of the questions, and demystify all the uncertainty, that comes with buying your first home, so you can be well on your way to securing your dream property. For more help and legal tips on buying property, visit www.conveyed.com.au.

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May 30, 2024 58 mins

Melissa shares her experience transitioning from a property lawyer to founding her own conveyancing law firm, underscoring the challenges and personal growth that accompanied this change. She emphasizes the strategic use of technology to streamline operations and better serve a millennial clientele, reflecting on the importance of adapting to technological advancements in the legal field.

Melissa also discusses creating a positive ...

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In the newest episode of the First Home Show, "Understanding Real Estate Agents Services and Authorities," you'll hear the insightful discussion about the world of real estate with guest Mark Errichiello.

Mark is a top-notch buyers' and vendors' advocate and the director of Master Advocates. He breaks down the specifics of exclusive agents authority.

You'll get a clearer understanding of real estate contracts and what every propert...

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Recent land tax changes have dramatically reshaped property buying over the last four years. Planning to invest in a property in Victoria? Make sure to catch this podcast episode. In under 9 minutes, you'll learn what you need to tackle the bureaucratic hurdles and manage your finances to avoid any unpleasant surprises.

Join Melissa Barlas, a prominent conveyancing lawyer with over a decade of success, as she offers straightforward...

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The podcast episode from "The First Home Show," hosted by Melissa Barlass, a property lawyer and founder of Conveyed, features Rishi Bhatia from Kria Mortgage Managers. The focus is on the importance of assembling a proficient property team for first-time homebuyers, including legal advisors and mortgage brokers.

They discuss government schemes facilitating easier home purchases, emphasizing the minimal need for a 20% down payment,...

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Join Melissa Barless, seasoned property lawyer and founder of Conveyed, in this comprehensive guide for first-time home buyers on selecting the best conveyancer. This episode of the First Home Show podcast delves deep into the intricacies of property transactions, highlighting the vital role of a conveyancer. Melissa, with her extensive experience as both a professional and a first home buyer, shares invaluable insights and legal t...

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December 25, 2023 9 mins

Learn when to strike with your property offer for best results. Timing secrets on HOW to make an irresistible property price offer. Generate your wealth smartly after listening to our proven tips!

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Learn when to strike with your property offer for best results. Timing secrets for making an irresistible property price offer. Generate your wealth smartly after listening to our proven tips.

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If you want to learn how to maximise your chances of getting finance to fund your first home purchase, this is the podcast for you!

Our host Melissa Barlas, owner and found of conveyancing law firm Proptech Legal, is joined by one of Melbourne's best mortgage brokers and first home buyer finance specialist, James Clark from Stark Finance.

In this episode, James explains the benefits of using a mortgage broker, how an experi...

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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. After tuning into episode 3 and 4 of The First Home Show podcast, you'll have the confidence and knowledge to know exactly what NOT to do to buy your first home safely.

Visit www.proptechlegal.com.au to learn more about Proptech Legal.

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February 7, 2022 12 mins

When you're buying property for the first time, it helps to know what you should be doing to avoid costly mistakes and pitfalls in planning your purchase and the process of buying property. 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 ...

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One of the best things you can do before buying a house is get a building and pest inspection. This episode delves into the ins and outs that you need to know when it comes to getting a building and pest inspection, including the best time to get it, the important benefits of an inspection report, who can legally perform the inspection and more. Plus, Melissa talks about other checks you can do help manage your risk before buying p...

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December 13, 2021 12 mins

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. 

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