The Finance Lab podcast
My First Home Buyer Mentor podcast — Setting up for
property success.
Hi I'm Nicola. I made this podcast to share my journey of buying my first home — and to pass on every lesson my dad (a finance broker with decades of property experience) teaches me along the way.
Hosted by Nicola Kefalianos. With property mentor John Kefalianos.
Recent episodes
From deposit to keys.
Ep 31 · 12 Jun 2025 · 131 views
Top 3 First Home in Brisbane with a $23,000 Deposit
Ep 30 · 5 Jun 2025 · 339 views
The One Trick That Could Halve Your Mortgage Term
Ep 27 · 15 May 2025 · 73 views
How Renting a Room Can Boost Your Home Loan Capacity
Ep 23 · 13 Mar 2025 · 203 views
City Unit vs Suburb House: Which One Should You Buy?
Ep 21 · 26 Feb 2025 · 64 views
The Impact of Interest Rate Drops to Your Borrowing Capacity
Ep 19 · 12 Feb 2025 · 164 views
How Much Can I Borrow? What Every First Home Buyer Should Know
Ep 18 · 5 Feb 2025 · 215 views
How Interest Rates Impact Your Mortgage in Australia
Ep 17 · 29 Jan 2025 · 61 views
Rentvesting: Living Where You Want, Investing Where You Can Afford
Ep 16 · 22 Jan 2025 · 272 views
The 3 L's of Property Investment: Location, Land, & Looks
Ep 14 · 8 Jan 2025 · 195 views
How Payments Work When Building vs. Buying a House
Ep 13 · 1 Jan 2025 · 53 views
Building Selection: Tips to Stay Within Budget and Add Value
Ep 12 · 25 Dec 2024 · 472 views
Home Settlement Explained! What Happens After You Buy a House?
Ep 11 · 18 Dec 2024 · 61 views
How to Negotiate with Real Estate Agents as a First-Time Home Buyer
Ep 10 · 11 Dec 2024 · 7,355 views
The Benefits of Buying Land and Building a House
Ep 9 · 4 Dec 2024 · 326 views
What You Need to Know About Cooling Off Periods When Buying Property
Ep 8 · 27 Nov 2024 · 109 views
Buying a House with Friends: Pros, Cons, and Strategies
Ep 7 · 20 Nov 2024 · 73 views
Building Inspections 101: How to Avoid Costly Mistakes
Ep 6 · 13 Nov 2024 · 73 views
Limited Borrowing Capacity? Guarantor Loans Explained
Ep 5 · 6 Nov 2024 · 1,028 views
Understanding Property Titles: Torrens, Strata, and Community Explained
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