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How You Can Save Money As A First Home Buyer

Season 8, Ep. 884

Steve Barlow is the general manager of Clearstate, which specialises in property development at an affordable price. Barlow always had a passion for property and became an expert in the industry after working with big names like Mirvac and Stockland. It was during his time at Stockland when he became an active investor himself, utilising the skills he had developed over many years. 


Join us in this episode of Property Investory to hear how Barlow’s time spent in London after graduating from University was not all play and no work! You’ll learn how he managed to salvage the purchase of a 50 lot subdivision after a dip in the market, how he realised the importance of money during his first property investment and much, much more!

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