S2: Ep. 8 A Smarter Way to Buy Property When You Can’t Afford It Alone

Have you ever looked at property prices and thought, there is no way I can do this on my own? What if the issue isn’t your income or effort, but the assumption that you have to buy alone? Housing affordability is one of the biggest financial barriers facing women today. Rising property prices, high rents, tighter lending conditions, and lower average super balances have made home ownership feel increasingly unattainable. But there is another way forward. In this episode, Lynda Coker shares a smarter way to buy property when you can’t afford it alone. As CEO and Co-Founder of Co-operty, Lynda explains how co-owning property through tenants in common arrangements allows women to pool deposits, share mortgage repayments, and structure ownership clearly and legally from the outset. We explore how co-buying can work for first home buyers, mothers helping daughters, divorced women rebuilding, and older women seeking security and companionship. If you’ve ever felt stuck renting, overwhelmed by deposit requirements, or worried you’ve missed your window to buy, this conversation will expand what you believe is possible. 🎧 Press play now to discover how co-ownership could be your pathway onto the property ladder. In this episode, you will: ✅ Learn how co-owning property can reduce deposit pressure and mortgage stress ✅ Understand the difference between joint tenants and tenants in common ✅ Discover how co-buying can support first home buyers, older women, and intergenerational wealth planning About Lynda Coker Lynda Coker is an angel investor, mentor, and female founder advocate. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of Co-operty, a platform helping people co-own residential property in a simpler and faster way. A recipient of the 2021 Edna Ryan Award and recognised in the global Women in FinTech Powerlist, Lynda brings a unique mix of corporate, startup, and government experience to her mission of improving access to property ownership. Resources & Links: 🌐 Website: https://co-operty.com 📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynda-coker/ 🏢 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/co-operty 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/co_operty Financially Empowered Women Podcast The Financially Empowered Women Podcast is for women who want to take control of their financial future and make a lasting impact. Each week, we bring expert guests to answer real listener questions, helping women break financial barriers, build wealth, and create long-term housing security. Whether you are buying your first home, rebuilding after divorce, or exploring co-living solutions later in life, this podcast gives you practical pathways forward. Next Steps Join the community for free resources to help you take control of your financial future at www.women4homes.com