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713 buy now or wait? choosing between a stepping stone or your dream home

Season 7
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In this episode John and Emily unpack one of the biggest property questions: should you stretch for your dream home now, or take the stepping stone approach? They explore how borrowing power, lifestyle goals, location, and long-term thinking all play a role in making the right call for your first purchase. The ep touches on:


👉🏾 weighing up lifestyle vs long-term capital growth

👉🏿 understanding how fast you might outgrow a stepping stone

👉🏻 checking out your true borrowing comfort zone, not just your limit

👉 renting or trialing the area before committing to buy

👉🏼 getting clear on your goals (especially if buying with a partner)


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