The First Home Playbook

Jaleesa Paine
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Buying your first home in Australia feels harder than ever. So many first home buyers feel priced out, confused by the process, unsure who to trust, and wonder if they'll ever actually get there. The First Home Playbook is a space where we ditch the shame, remove the overwhelm, and talk about real stories and strategies that help everyday Aussies who want to buy their first place, but don’t know where to start. Hosted by former award-winning mortgage broker turned first home buyer’s coach and author, Jaleesa Paine, this podcast blends money mindset, finance foundations, outside-the-box solutions, industry insights, and real stories that prove home ownership is still possible in 2026 and beyond... when you know how. You’ll learn how to navigate first home buyer grants and schemes - including the 5% Deposit Scheme (First Home Guarantee), First Home Super Saver Scheme, and Australian Government Help to Buy Scheme - plus the checklists, saving strategies and borrowing confidence you need to buy your first place. These episodes give you practical, actionable steps, plus the clarity, confidence, and courage you need to move forward - without sacrificing your lifestyle. If you want first home buyer tips, guidance you can trust, and a mentor who feels like a calm big-sis to support you through the whole home buying journey, you’re in the right place. 🎧 Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode 🙌🏽 Follow along on socials @jaleesapaine 💻 Visit www.jaleesapaine.com For tools, resources, and support to help you buy your first home with clarity and confidence.

  1. 4d ago

    Don't Feel Confident Buying Your First Home? Listen to This

    If you're waiting until you feel more confident to buy your first home, this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm sharing a little story about my seven-year-old daughter that reminded me how confidence really develops, and two things you can start doing today to build your own confidence as a first home buyer. From listening to this podcast episode, you'll learn: How small, uncomfortable steps can get you closer to buying your first home Why gaps in your knowledge can leave you feeling uncertain (and what you can do about it)  Plus, a simple exercise to help you identify what's holding you back and what to do next Because confidence isn't something you wait for. It's something you can build.   👉🏽 Want more support? If you’d like support with your journey into home owership, you'll find so much support, resources and practical guidence inside my online education course The First Home Finance Formula.Inside the program I walk you through both the finance and the feelings - giving you tools and strategies to powerfully navigate the finance process and emotional rollercoaster that many first home buyers find themselves in. You also get access to live monthly coaching - it's amazing! Learn more here➡️ Let's Connect! Follow me on Instagram: @jaleesapaineGet tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 🎧 If you enjoyed this episode Hit Subscribe so you don’t miss next Tuesday’s episode!And feel free to share it with someone else on the path to their first home.

    Don't Feel Confident Buying Your First Home? Listen to This

  2. Oct 19

    The Skill Nobody Talks About When Buying Your First Home

    Buying your first home can bring up a lot of emotions. Between rising property prices, competition at open homes, negotiating with agents and the fear of making the wrong decision, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and pressured to act. In this episode, I'm joined by real estate professional, certified mindfulness instructor and best-selling author Aaron Hendon to explore how you can stay grounded, manage your emotions and make better decisions when there's a lot on the line. From listening to this podcast episode, you'll learn: Why feeling nervous is normal, and how mindfulness can help you make better decisions under pressure A simple meditation practice you can do with your morning coffee, even if you think you can't meditate How Aaron's Five A's framework can help you navigate disappointment, uncertainty and challenging market conditions Plus, why knowing your limits and preparing yourself mentally can make such a difference when negotiating on a property If you've been feeling overwhelmed by the property market, second-guessing yourself or worried you'll get caught up in the pressure of buying your first home, this conversation is for you.   👉🏽 Want more support? If you’d like support with your journey into home owership, you'll find so much support, resources and practical guidence inside my online education course The First Home Finance Formula.Inside the program I walk you through both the finance and the feelings - giving you tools and strategies to powerfully navigate the finance process and emotional rollercoaster that many first home buyers find themselves in. You also get access to live monthly coaching - it's amazing! Learn more here➡️ Let's Connect! Follow me on Instagram: @jaleesapaineGet tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 🎧 If you enjoyed this episode Hit Subscribe so you don’t miss next Tuesday’s episode!And feel free to share it with someone else on the path to their first home.

    The Skill Nobody Talks About When Buying Your First Home

  3. Oct 12

    What If You Buy a Home and Property Prices Fall?

    What happens if you buy your first home and property prices fall? Does that mean you've made a bad financial decision? Should you wait until the market bottoms out before buying? With conversations around negative equity becoming more common, it's easy to start second-guessing whether now is the right time to buy. But you don't need to predict what the property market will do next to make a confident decision. From listening to this podcast episode, you'll learn: What negative equity is and how it could impact you as a homeowner Why your property strategy and how long you plan to hold your home matters when considering the risk of falling property prices The three questions to ask yourself when you're worried about buying at the wrong time Plus, why knowing your numbers and having financial buffers can help you make confident decisions, regardless of what the property market does next If you've been wondering whether to buy now or wait for property prices to fall, this one's for you, my love.   👉🏽 Want more support? If you’d like support with your journey into home owership, you'll find so much support, resources and practical guidence inside my online education course The First Home Finance Formula.Inside the program I walk you through both the finance and the feelings - giving you tools and strategies to powerfully navigate the finance process and emotional rollercoaster that many first home buyers find themselves in. You also get access to live monthly coaching - it's amazing! Learn more here➡️ Let's Connect! Follow me on Instagram: @jaleesapaineGet tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 🎧 If you enjoyed this episode Hit Subscribe so you don’t miss next Tuesday’s episode!And feel free to share it with someone else on the path to their first home.

    What If You Buy a Home and Property Prices Fall?

  4. Oct 5

    Play This When Buying Your First Home Feels Impossible

    When interest rates are rising, property prices are high and everywhere you look someone seems to be telling you how hard it is to buy your first home, it’s easy for “this is challenging” to become “this isn’t possible for me.” But the conversation going on around you doesn’t have to become the conversation going on within you. From listening to this podcast episode, you'll learn: How to separate the facts from the stories you’re hearing about the property market Why coming back to your own goal and your reason for wanting to buy matters when the noise gets loud How to revisit and rework your plan when circumstances change, Plus, why protecting your environment can help you stay grounded when buying your first home starts to feel impossible If the noise around home ownership has been feeling extra loud lately, this one’s for you, my love.    👉🏽 Want more support? If you’d like support with your journey into home owership, you'll find so much support, resources and practical guidence inside my online education course The First Home Finance Formula.Inside the program I walk you through both the finance and the feelings - giving you tools and strategies to powerfully navigate the finance process and emotional rollercoaster that many first home buyers find themselves in. You also get access to live monthly coaching - it's amazing! Learn more here➡️ Let's Connect! Follow me on Instagram: @jaleesapaineGet tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 🎧 If you enjoyed this episode Hit Subscribe so you don’t miss next Tuesday’s episode!And feel free to share it with someone else on the path to their first home.

    Play This When Buying Your First Home Feels Impossible

  5. Sep 28

    If I Wanted to Buy My First Home in 12 Months, I'd Do These 7 Things

    If buying your first home is something you want to do within the next 12 months, the work starts well before you begin scrolling property listings or walking through open homes. So, knowing what I know now after almost two decades working across finance and property, what would I start doing today? From listening to this podcast episode, you'll learn: The 7 things I would focus on if I wanted to buy my first home within the next 12 months Why getting clear on your intention and strategy should come before you start house hunting How getting on top of your money, savings, credit and debt can help you prepare financially for homeownership Plus, why building the right team, educating yourself and taking consistent action can make such a difference to your home buying journey  This is a good one - I can't wait for you to get these goodies!!   👉🏽 Want more support? If you’d like support with your journey into home owership, you'll find so much support, resources and practical guidence inside my online education course The First Home Finance Formula.Inside the program I walk you through both the finance and the feelings - giving you tools and strategies to powerfully navigate the finance process and emotional rollercoaster that many first home buyers find themselves in. You also get access to live monthly coaching - it's amazing! Learn more here➡️ Let's Connect! Follow me on Instagram: @jaleesapaineGet tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 🎧 If you enjoyed this episode Hit Subscribe so you don’t miss next Tuesday’s episode!And feel free to share it with someone else on the path to their first home.

    If I Wanted to Buy My First Home in 12 Months, I'd Do These 7 Things

  6. Sep 21

    How Do You Know What to Offer on a Property?

    You’ve found a property you love. It ticks the boxes, you can imagine yourself living there, and now comes the big question - what do you offer? The asking price can give you information, but it shouldn’t automatically decide your offer number. From listening to this podcast episode, you'll learn: The 5 things to consider before making an offer on a property Why recent comparable sales matter - and why you need to compare like for like How the condition of the property and your own numbers should influence what you’re prepared to pay Plus, why deciding your number before negotiations begin can help you avoid getting caught up in the pressure of trying to win the property   👉🏽 Want more support? If you’d like support with your journey into home owership, you'll find so much support, resources and practical guidence inside my online education course The First Home Finance Formula.Inside the program I walk you through both the finance and the feelings - giving you tools and strategies to powerfully navigate the finance process and emotional rollercoaster that many first home buyers find themselves in. You also get access to live monthly coaching - it's amazing! Learn more here➡️ Let's Connect! Follow me on Instagram: @jaleesapaineGet tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 🎧 If you enjoyed this episode Hit Subscribe so you don’t miss next Tuesday’s episode!And feel free to share it with someone else on the path to their first home.

    How Do You Know What to Offer on a Property?

  7. Sep 14

    Before You Make an Offer, Ask These 5 Questions

    Walking into an open home can feel intimidating when it seems like everyone else knows exactly what they’re doing. But you don’t need to know everything. You just need to know what to ask. From listening to this podcast episode, you'll learn: The 5 questions I ask at every open home to gather useful information about the property and the seller Why understanding the seller’s motivation can help you if you decide to make an offer What days on market, previous offers and buyer feedback can tell you about what may be happening behind the scenes Plus, why price isn’t the only thing you can negotiate - and how the right terms could make your offer more attractive   👉🏽 Want more support? If you’d like support with your journey into home owership, you'll find so much support, resources and practical guidence inside my online education course The First Home Finance Formula.Inside the program I walk you through both the finance and the feelings - giving you tools and strategies to powerfully navigate the finance process and emotional rollercoaster that many first home buyers find themselves in. You also get access to live monthly coaching - it's amazing! Learn more here➡️ Let's Connect! Follow me on Instagram: @jaleesapaineGet tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 🎧 If you enjoyed this episode Hit Subscribe so you don’t miss next Tuesday’s episode!And feel free to share it with someone else on the path to their first home.

    Before You Make an Offer, Ask These 5 Questions

  8. Sep 7

    Spot Red Flags Before You Fall In Love With A Place

    Spotting issues with a property early can save you thousands down the track - and it can also become one of your biggest negotiating tools. In this episode, I share the four things I do every single time I walk through a property, so you can spot the red flags before you fall in love with a place, not after you've moved in. From listening to this podcast episode, you'll learn: How to shift your open home mindset from "what do I love" to "what's wrong here" Why your recon should start before you've arrived at the property The simple top-to-bottom method a property valuer taught me for assessing risks Why your own words are one of the biggest red flags to watch out for  If you've got an inspection coming up this week, this episode is for you.     👉🏽 Want more support? If you’d like support with your journey into home owership, you'll find so much support, resources and practical guidence inside my online education course The First Home Finance Formula.Inside the program I walk you through both the finance and the feelings - giving you tools and strategies to powerfully navigate the finance process and emotional rollercoaster that many first home buyers find themselves in. You also get access to live monthly coaching - it's amazing! Learn more here➡️ Let's Connect! Follow me on Instagram: @jaleesapaineGet tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 🎧 If you enjoyed this episode Hit Subscribe so you don’t miss next Tuesday’s episode!And feel free to share it with someone else on the path to their first home.

    Spot Red Flags Before You Fall In Love With A Place
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Buying your first home in Australia feels harder than ever. So many first home buyers feel priced out, confused by the process, unsure who to trust, and wonder if they'll ever actually get there. The First Home Playbook is a space where we ditch the shame, remove the overwhelm, and talk about real stories and strategies that help everyday Aussies who want to buy their first place, but don’t know where to start. Hosted by former award-winning mortgage broker turned first home buyer’s coach and author, Jaleesa Paine, this podcast blends money mindset, finance foundations, outside-the-box solutions, industry insights, and real stories that prove home ownership is still possible in 2026 and beyond... when you know how. You’ll learn how to navigate first home buyer grants and schemes - including the 5% Deposit Scheme (First Home Guarantee), First Home Super Saver Scheme, and Australian Government Help to Buy Scheme - plus the checklists, saving strategies and borrowing confidence you need to buy your first place. These episodes give you practical, actionable steps, plus the clarity, confidence, and courage you need to move forward - without sacrificing your lifestyle. If you want first home buyer tips, guidance you can trust, and a mentor who feels like a calm big-sis to support you through the whole home buying journey, you’re in the right place. 🎧 Hit subscribe so you don't miss an episode 🙌🏽 Follow along on socials @jaleesapaine 💻 Visit www.jaleesapaine.com For tools, resources, and support to help you buy your first home with clarity and confidence.

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  • Creator
    Jaleesa Paine
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Copyright 2026, Jaleesa Paine. All rights reserved.
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