EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 8 MIN
Have You Ever Been Pressured to Rush a Property Offer? | FUNdamental Fridays
from The Property Couch · host Ben Kingsley, Opti & The Couch Crew
In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Shane Pope and Luke Oxenham share what they wish more clients knew before buying property.Shane starts with the negotiation side, unpacking how agents can create pressure and urgency during a deal — and why buyers often have more space than they realise to make a calm, quality decision.Luke then explains the finance side, including why settlement length is often less important than the finance clause, cooling-off period, and the time needed to secure unconditional approval.Together, they cover the parts of buying property that can feel stressful, confusing or rushed — and how better preparation can help buyers avoid poor decisions.If you’re planning to make an offer, this is a useful episode to listen to first.Got a question or a “hill” you want us to unpack? Send it through here 👉 https://thepropertycouch.com.au/topics/⏱️ Timestamps00:27 – Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals01:09 – What Shane wishes more buyers knew01:11 – Why agent pressure can feel so intense01:34 – Can buyers push back on offer deadlines?01:59 – Why buyers can be firmer with agents02:24 – Creating space to make better decisions03:01 – Why first home buyers can feel like they’re bidding against themselves03:20 – Going radio silent and using time as a tell03:49 – Why timing matters in negotiations04:06 – Case study: negotiating a lifestyle property04:26 – Four other buyers at the table04:54 – Why a good buyer’s agent can help05:13 – What Luke wishes more buyers knew05:33 – Why unconditional approval matters05:54 – Finance clauses and lender timeframes06:12 – Why brokers plan for the worst-case scenario06:45 – Why the first week matters most07:04 – Buyer pressure before and after settlement07:41 – Final thoughts and send in your questions#ThePropertyCouch #PropertyBuying #BuyersAgent #MortgageBroker #propertytipsLISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS:- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube
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In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Shane Pope and Luke Oxenham share what they wish more clients knew before buying property. Shane starts with the negotiation side, unpacking how agents can create pressure and urgency during a deal — and why buyers often have more space than they realise to make a calm, quality decision. Luke then explains the finance side, including why settlement length is often less important than the finance clause, cooling-off period, and the time needed to secure unc...
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