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You Don't Need a 20% Deposit to Buy Your First Home - Here's What You Actually Need
Feeling buried in debt and convinced you'll never save enough to buy your first home? You're not alone, and you might not be as far away as you think. Here's how I went from $70k in debt to homeowner, and what it actually takes to get there.


What If Your First Home Could Pay You Back? The Cash Cow Strategy First Home Buyers Are Using
What if your first home didn’t just cost you money… but actually helped pay for itself? Because right now, a lot of first home buyers are sitting there thinking the same thing - How do people actually afford this? You’re looking at your numbers. They feel tight. Maybe even impossible. And you’re trying to figure out how to make it work… without completely sacrificing your lifestyle. So in this blog post, let’s dive into a strategy that more and more first home buyers in Austr


The Real Cost of House & Land Packages (What No One Tells You)
Thinking of a house and land package? Discover the real costs, hidden pitfalls, and 7 key realities first home buyers need to know before building.


Maybe It’s Not You. Why Buying Your First Home Feels So Hard
If buying your first home feels almost impossible, you might be following the wrong strategy - one that doesn't fit your needs or lifestyle. Learn what's really missing... beause maybe it's got nothing to do with you.


Could Co-Buying Be Your Way Into The Property Market?
Struggling to buy property on your own? Discover how co-buying works, the risks to watch for, and the 6 foundations first home buyers need to have in place when using this strategy.


Rentvesting: A Strategic Way to Buy Your First Property
Struggling to buy your first home? Rentvesting could be a strategic pathway into the property market sooner. Learn the pros, cons and how the strategy works here.


I Negotiated $120K Off (But Missed This Red Flag)
After negotiating $120,000 off the asking price, I thought I had the perfect deal. But in the excitement, I missed a costly red flag.


What Losing at Auction Taught Me About Buying Property
I genuinely thought we were going to win the auction. Then everything changed in seconds. Here’s the story of the property I desperately wanted to buy - and the lesson every first home buyer needs to hear.


How Embracing Your Child's Passions Supports Their Financial Future
Is there a correlation between parents supporting their children's interests, and a kids' future financial success and wellbeing? I think so


Radio Interview: Give Kids A Sense Of Money Early
Giving kids a sense of money early is so important. They get to play with money, make mistakes & learn from them when the stakes are low.


They’re here! Two NEW kids money books 📚
The day has arrived and I am feeling all the emotions! Today I'm releasing 2 NEW Books from The Money Lessons Series. Cue the party poppers!


How Our Money Mindset Shapes Our Kids Financial Futures
Did you know that by speaking limiting money mindsets aloud, you may unintentionally be passing them onto your kids too?


5 Steps to Plan and Pay For Overseas Family Holidays
Have you ever wondered how people who go on overseas family holidays are able to afford such trips? Or ever found yourself wondering how...


3 Great Books to Read with Your Kids (August Picks!)
Are you looking for some good books to read with your kids? If you are, I've got you covered! The books chosen for this months Books I'm...


6 Reasons Why You'll Love Cinque Terre, Italy
A place equally as beautiful and charming as the Amalfi Coast, let me tell you about Cinque Terre!


7 Screen-Free Games We Played to Entertain Kids While Travelling
Are you wondering how to keep your kids entertained when travelling? Here are 7 screen-free games we've been playing that can help!


Travel Update: London & Paris so far…
As I write this, I'm sitting at the table of our Paris apartment surrounded by drying laundry. This dining table and chairs is the best...


5 Best Things We Packed for Our Long Haul Flight with Kids
Well, this is a first for me… Writing a blog post whilst travelling over Tabriz, Iran. At least, that’s where the Singapore Airlines...


Camping at Kenilworth: My Top 5 Fave Trip Things
Last month, we packed up the car and kids, and travelled north for 2 hours from Brisbane to Kenilworth. A beautiful place to stay & play!


2 Tips to Stop Fighting Over Money
Let’s talk about the two things that when combined, cause major problems for many people… love and money. How do you and your spouse go...


OMG, Have You Read "Lessons in Chemistry"?
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus seems like it’s going to be a book about science (and it is), but this book is also about SO MUCH MORE
BEFORE YOU GET ANY FURTHER...
Hey, I'm Jaleesa!
I’m a First Home Buyers Coach and a big believer in helping everyday Aussies who want clarity, confidence, and calm when it comes to buying their first home.
After almost two decades in the finance and property world - and a past life as an award-winning mortgage broker - this blog has become my favourite place to share the stories, lessons, and grounded guidance I wish more people spoke about openly.
If you want clarity without the overwhelm, pull up a chair and make yourself at home. You’re in the right place.

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