This year brought some of our most eye-opening and challenging conversations yet. In this Christmas-Eve episode, we’re pulling together the biggest insights from 2025. These aren’t highlights — they’re gold nuggets that could save you money, regret, and years of lost progress.

We revisit the truth about rentvesting, the episode that reshaped how we explain compounding growth, and the surprising risks uncovered through Title Insurance. You’ll also hear our breakdown of the Pain & Gain Report, showing why some properties boom while others stall. These lessons genuinely shifted how first home buyers should approach their decisions.

We unpack what hot markets taught us about buyer behaviour, offer strategy, and staying grounded under pressure. We also revisit powerful coaching moments from our Campfire sessions. These real conversations helped buyers get unstuck and apply the process with clarity.

Whether you’re planning to buy in early 2026 or trying to make sense of the market, this episode distils what truly matters. You’ll learn how to think long-term, reduce risk, and choose assets with confidence. If it saves you even one misstep, every conversation this year has been worth it.

00:00 — Introduction and Podcast Highlights

00:38 — Welcome to Your First Home Buyer Guide

01:23 — Reflecting on Key Lessons

02:14 — Rentvesting Insights

03:20 — Understanding Title Insurance

05:36 — The Power of Compounding Growth

08:54 — CoreLogic Pain and Gain Report

13:24 — Navigating Offers in Hot Markets

16:00 — Understanding the Home Buying Process

16:48 — Exclusive Campfire Coaching Sessions

18:40 — Mindset and Media Influence

20:34 — Navigating Home Buyer Blues

23:49 — Making the Right Compromises

26:08 — Learning from Disaster Stories

27:18 — Engaging with the Community

28:38 — Year-End Reflections and Holiday Wishes

• Episode 205 — Rentvesting: What You Need to Know Before Taking the Leap
• Episode 207 — How Rentvesting Can Secure—or Sabotage—Your Financial Future
• Episode 211 — What Tax Benefits Can First-Home Buyers Gain from Rentvesting?
• Episode 212 — What Happens When Due Diligence Isn’t Enough?
• Episode 218 — The Magic of Compounding—Why It’s a Game-Changer for Property Owners
• Episode 225 — Inside Australia’s Riskiest Property Types According to New Data
• Episode 226 — How First Home Buyers Can Keep Up in a Hot Property Market
• Episode 230 — Inside a Real Coaching Call That Transforms First Home Buyers
• Episode 239 — Fix the Habits, Change the Game: What It Really Takes to Buy Your First Home