The Property Buying Playbook That Could Save You Thousands

The Property Buying Playbook That Could Save You Thousands

From Financial Autonomy by Guidance Financial Services: Investing & Retirement Planning Experts

March 31, 2026 · 28 min

About this episode

Nick and buyer's advocate Mel Dennis discuss essential strategies for buying property wisely and avoiding common pitfalls.

Buying property is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make… and most people are just kind of winging it. You're going to inspections, watching prices, trying to read between the lines on listings , and still not sure if something's actually good value or if you're about to overpay. So this week, Nick sits down with buyer's advocate Mel Dennis to break down what actually matters when you're buying property . They unpack how to work out what a property is really worth , the mistakes buyers don't realise they're making until it's too late, and how to handle the negotiation so you don't end up paying more than you needed to. If you're in the market, or even just starting to think about it, this gives you a clear approach so you can make the call and buy with confidence. Inside this episode: Why doing your research still doesn't guarantee you won't overpay The three things you're always balancing when you buy, and how to prioritise them How to actually work out what a property is worth (not just what it's listed for) The due diligence most buyers think they've done… but haven't What experienced buyers look at that others don't How negotiations really work (and where…

People in this episode

Host: Nick

Guest: Mel Dennis

Topics covered

  • property buying
  • real estate
  • negotiation
  • value assessment
  • buyer's mistakes

Keywords

  • property buying
  • real estate value
  • negotiation tips
  • buyer's advocate
  • investment mistakes

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