The First Home Playbook

Jaleesa Paine
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Buying your first home in Australia feels harder than ever - priced out, confused by the process, unsure who to trust, and wondering if you’ll ever actually get there. The First Home Playbook is a space where we ditch the shame, remove the overwhelm, and talk about real strategies that help everyday Aussies who want to buy their first place… but don’t know where to start. Hosted by an ex-mortgage broker turned first home buyer’s coach and author, this podcast blends money mindset, finance foundations, property pathways, outside-the-box solutions, industry insight, 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, and head to www.jaleesapaine.com for tools, guides, and support to help you buy your first home with clarity and confidence.

  1. The Question Most First Home Buyers Skip

    6d ago

    The Question Most First Home Buyers Skip

    Everyone wants to know how to buy their first home... How much deposit do I need? What can I borrow? What is the market doing? Are all important  questions when wanting to buy. There is another question though that comes before all of it, and most first home buyers skip straight past it. In this episode, we are slowing down and going there first - because your why is the anchor that holds you steady when the home buying journey gets hard. What you'll walk away with Why getting clear on your 'why' matters just as much as getting clear on your finances The real reasons people want to buy their first home - and how to identify yours The Rocking Chair Test - a powerful tool to help you zoom out, get perspective, and reconnect with what really matters to you  Why a clear why protects you from comparison, FOMO, and the noise that can derail your journey How to use your why as an anchor when the process feels overwhelming or hard   👉🏽 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: @jaleesapaine Get tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 🎧 If you enjoyed this episodeHit 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.

    16 min
  2. You're Not Behind. You're Missing This Formula

    May 25

    You're Not Behind. You're Missing This Formula

    If you've ever found yourself wondering - how is everyone else buying property right now (while I feel like I'm sitting on the sidelines)? - this podcast episode is for you. Because the answer isn't that they necessarily know something you don't. It's that they have three specific ingredients in place. And once you know what they are, you can get to work on them too. In this episode, I'm sharing my brainchild - The Finance Formula - which details the three things every first home buyer needs to be able to buy their first home. It's not complicated. It's not out of reach. And by the end of this episode, I think you're going to feel a whole lot clearer about exactly where you're at and what you need to focus on next. What you'll walk away with: The three ingredients that make up The Finance Formula - and what each one actually means for you How to take stock of where you're at right now under each ingredient so you can identify what's strong and what needs work Why you're probably not as far away as you think - and what to focus on next to get a step closer to your first home I hope you get so much value from this episode! This formula simplifies so much of the home buying journey - and I can't wait to hear from you how this helps 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: @jaleesapaine Get tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 🎧 If you enjoyed this episodeHit 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.

    23 min
  3. The Monopoly Mindset: What If Buying Your First Home Could Be This Simple?

    May 18

    The Monopoly Mindset: What If Buying Your First Home Could Be This Simple?

    In this episode, I'm sharing three questions I always come back to when things feel uncertain - questions that help cut through the noise, get you out of your head, and put you back in the driver's seat. And I'm also sharing a story from years ago - a conversation in the car with my husband, that happened on the Gold Coast Highway - that completely shifted how we both thought about buying our first home. SPOILER ALERT: it involves Monopoly. What you'll walk away with Three grounding questions to ask yourself any time change throws your plans off course A simple reframe that makes the home buying process feel less impossible  What the monopoly mindset is and how it can help you  📲 Join the MasterclassIf you’d like to join the masterclass, Buy Your First Home Without Overpaying or Getting It Wrong, you can find info and the link to register for it here.And if you’d like to connect with my Mum, Leanne Pon from Savvy Home Loans, you can do her here.   👉🏽 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: @jaleesapaine Get tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 🎧 If you enjoyed this episodeHit 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.

    20 min
  4. Small Fish Are Sweet: My Mum's Advice for First Home Buyers Right Now

    May 11

    Small Fish Are Sweet: My Mum's Advice for First Home Buyers Right Now

    If you've been feeling priced out, overwhelmed, or like the market has passed you by - this one's for you. This week I'm bringing on someone very special: my mum, Leanne, a mortgage broker with over 25 years in the industry. We're talking about the mental shift that makes buying possible, why starting small is actually the smartest strategy in this market, and how your first home might just be your best investment property you never planned for. What you'll walk away with: Why the mental shift comes before anything else - and how to make it What "small fish are sweet" actually means and how it applies to you right now How to reframe your first home as a stepping stone, not a settling Real examples of buyers who felt completely priced out - and got in anyway Why starting with the end in mind changes everything about how you shop  If you’d like to join the masterclass, Buy Your First Home Without Overpaying or Getting It Wrong, you can find info and the link to register for it here.And if you’d like to connect with my Mum, Leanne Pon from Savvy Home Loans, you can do her here.   👉🏽 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: @jaleesapaine Get tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 🎧 If you enjoyed this episodeHit 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.

    15 min
  5. The Dream vs The Reality - How to Stop Letting the Gap Keep You Stuck

    May 4

    The Dream vs The Reality - How to Stop Letting the Gap Keep You Stuck

    If you've ever looked at what you can afford to buy and felt your heart sink a little because it’s far from what you want - this episode is for you.  Today I'm sharing three ways to think about the gap between your dream home and your reality, and why that gap might not be the problem you think it is. In this episode you'll learn: Why your first home is a stepping stone, not your forever home - and why that's actually something to celebrate What "small fish are sweet" really means when it comes to finding opportunity in what you can afford right now How thinking with the end in mind can completely shift the way you approach buying your first place Plus a conversation around how your financial situation right now is not fixed - it is fluid, it will change, and that’s a good thing If you’d like to join the masterclass, Buy Your First Home Without Overpaying or Getting It Wrong, you can find info and the link to register for it here.And if you’d like to listen to the podcast episode where I first share my sister Juju’s story, you can find it here too. Or search for the episode titled My Sister Went From Stuck to Settled n 4 Months. Here's how.   👉🏽 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: @jaleesapaine Get tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 🎧 If you enjoyed this episodeHit 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.

    23 min
  6. Caught in the Comparison Spiral? Stop It Before It Stops You

    Apr 27

    Caught in the Comparison Spiral? Stop It Before It Stops You

    Have you ever felt really proud of yourself, but then thought about what someone else might think and your pride suddently evaporates? That split second where your excitment flips to doubt, and now your second-guessing and invalidating yourself? Yep, me too. In this episode I'm sharing something personal - including why I never showed people photos of my first home - and I'm giving you a practical 4-step tool you can use the next time comparison tries to take the wheel. It's called the Comparison Reset, and it works. After listening to this episode, you'll walk away with: Why comparison hits so hard during the first home buying journey - and why it's more common than you think How to catch the spiral early - and how to reset even when it's already taken over The 4-step Comparison Reset tool: how it takes you out of analysis paralysis and into action (and results) Why the goal isn't to eliminate comparison - it's to stop it running the show If this resonates, I'd love to hear from you - send me a DM or drop me an email and let me know if the Comparison Reset makes a difference 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: @jaleesapaine Get tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 🎧 If you enjoyed this episodeHit 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.

    16 min
  7. My Sister Went From Stuck to Settled in 4 Months. Here's How

    Apr 20

    My Sister Went From Stuck to Settled in 4 Months. Here's How

    Ever feel like buying your first home is just... taking forever? Like everyone else is getting ahead except you? In this episode, I'm sharing a real FaceTime conversation I had with my sister Juju - who was stuck, spinning in a loop, and convinced she'd never be able to buy in London. Then four months later, she was holding the keys to her own place in her hot little hands. I'm walking you through the exact 5 tools I shared with her that day - what I call the 3 R's and the 2 U's - and how you can use them to get out of your own head and into action on your first home journey. In this episode you'll learn: Why your negative thought loop is keeping you stuck (and how to break it) What the 3 R's are (and how they can help you) The 2 U's and why they're your new secret weapon Why your first home is a stepping stone, not a forever home Plus the "piece of piss" mindset that changed everything for my sister This is a good one, my love. So grab a cuppa, get comfy, and listen in.    👉🏽 Want more support? If you’re ready to take action and confidently move toward buying your first home, my online education program The First Home Finance Formula is here to support you. I share all about it at the end of this episode, and you can also find out more over on my website  here. ➡️ Let's Connect! Follow me on Instagram: @jaleesapaine Get tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 🎧 If you enjoyed this episodeHit Subscribe so you don’t miss next Tuesday’s episode! Leave a review and feel free to share it with someone else on the path to their first home.

    36 min
  8. Buried By Debt But Still Want To Buy A Home? Listen To This

    Apr 13

    Buried By Debt But Still Want To Buy A Home? Listen To This

    If you feel like you’re buried by bills, drowning in debt, and that no matter what you do you just can’t get ahead… this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a real conversation I had with someone who felt exactly like that - overwhelmed, embarrassed, and questioning whether buying a home was even possible for her. And I shared with her how before I bought my first home, I was over $70,000 in debt - with no consistent savings, no clear plan, and no idea how I was going to make it work. Inside this episode, you'll hear: What it really looked like being $70K in debt before buying my first home The moment I realised something had to change Why so many first home buyers feel stuck and behind The shift from avoiding money to getting in control of it The real reason we couldn’t save consistently (and how we fixed it) What we did over 12 months to completely change our financial position And after this episode, you’ll walk away with: A reminder that you’re not the only one feeling this way A clearer understanding of what needs to change before you buy Confidence that it is possible, even if you feel behind right now A more grounded, realistic approach to getting yourself ready Plus the belief that your starting point does not disqualify you If you’re wanting to buy your first home but feel like your finances are holding you back, this episode will help you see what’s actually possible and what it really takes to get there. 👉🏽 Want more support? If you’re ready to clean up your finances, build strong foundations, and confidently move toward buying your first home, my online education program The First Home Finance Formula is here to support you.  Check out my website to learn more here. ➡️ Let's Connect! Follow me on Instagram: @jaleesapaine Get tools, guides & support: www.jaleesapaine.com 🎧 If you enjoyed this episodeHit 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.

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Buying your first home in Australia feels harder than ever - priced out, confused by the process, unsure who to trust, and wondering if you’ll ever actually get there. The First Home Playbook is a space where we ditch the shame, remove the overwhelm, and talk about real strategies that help everyday Aussies who want to buy their first place… but don’t know where to start. Hosted by an ex-mortgage broker turned first home buyer’s coach and author, this podcast blends money mindset, finance foundations, property pathways, outside-the-box solutions, industry insight, 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, and head to www.jaleesapaine.com for tools, guides, and support to help you buy your first home with clarity and confidence.

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