Q&A: Protection against building defects, approaching buyer’s agents & FIRE

We love hearing from you and understanding what you are thinking about the property market. On this episode of the Australian Property Podcast Buyer’s Agent, Amy Lunardi, and Found of Rask, Owen Rask are answering some of the latest questions that you our community have asked us! In this episode, we cover the following questions: Can a seller approach a buyer's agent directly rather than engaging a real estate agent in order to reduce fees and marketing costs? - What are the considerations of dealing with a buyer's agent directly, rather than selling with an agent? What are the benefits (and the costs) in terms of price, fees, expertise, exposure & efficiency? The importance of a property team - From buyer’s agents, real estate agents, mortgage brokers & property managers in helping you navigate the nuanced layers and problems in buying, selling, and renting a property Handling emotions around not being able to afford what you want - How to understand what you can and cannot control FIRE (financial independence retire early)- Moving to a cheaper state to retire early, diversifying investments away from pure property & how to manage your finances with your lifestyle, getting advice from financial & property professionals Diversifying your investments - what courses and resources are available? Property in rural mining areas - Is this a growth opportunity? Is it a long-term sustainable opportunity? What if something goes wrong with my property when it's passed an inspection? - What actions can I take? We want to help you prepare for any kind of future - if have anything you’ve been wanting to ask, submit a question and the team and have it featured on the show! Australian Property Podcast resources: Australian Property Podcast online - videos, notes & resources Ask a question Chris' mortgage broking Amy's new property course Amy's 100-point checklist (PDF) Pete Wargent's property coaching Join Owen's Rask Core  membership for $0.99 INFORMATION WARNING! This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices