First Time Property Investor

Helping Australians navigate property investing through practical conversations, real stories, and expert insights.

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Oct. 6, 2026

S2E30 - Should You Use A Buyers Agent? FTPI IRL

Connect with us ➜ https://linktr.ee/ftpi.pod First Time Property Investor is for Australians who want to invest in property but feel stuck between too much information, conflicting advice, and the fear of getting it wrong. Get honest conversations, practical insights, and clear strategy to help you avoid costly mistakes and move forward with confidence. Hosted by Imti, Pete and Skye, with insight from the finance, buying, sales and property management sides of the industry.

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Sept. 28, 2026

S2E29 - Buyers Agents Explained: What Do They Actually Do (And Cost?)

Pete breaks down what a BA actually does, how they differ from selling agents, and the real dollar cost of hiring one, including the fee structures worth being wary of after recent high-profile industry collapses. Imti and Skye push on the harder questions: how to spot a good BA from a bad one, why the space is dangerously unregulated, and where BAs are increasingly overstepping into territory that should belong to accountants and financial planners. They close out on off-market properties, and

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Sept. 23, 2026

S2E28 - A Case Study: Should You Use A Parental Guarantor To Buy Your First Investment Property?

A "should you or shouldn't you" episode with a game-show twist. Imti builds four versions of the same guarantor decision around one client, Jess, changing a single variable each round — and Pete and Skye have to lock in a call with no fence-sitting. Should Jess use a parental guarantor now, or wait? What if her parents are nervous about the market? What if she could buy solo with a smaller deposit instead — go big with a guarantor, or go low and debt-free? And what if she's planning to move out

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Sept. 16, 2026

S2E27 - Parental Guarantors Explained: What Mum and Dad Are Really Signing Up For

Parental guarantors, explained in plain English. Imti breaks down exactly what mum and dad are agreeing to when they help a child buy property - using equity, not cash, to help cover the deposit and avoid lender's mortgage insurance. Skye grills him with the parent's real-world concerns (can the bank take my house? what if I still have a mortgage? what about multiple kids?), while Pete digs into how it works for investment property purchases. The key message: a guarantor solves a deposit problem

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Sept. 7, 2026

S2E26 - Where Should I Buy? The One Number We'd Bet On Every Time

If you were to ask us each to pick just one key data point out of the 150-plus a buyer's agent typically uses, we'd land on the same one. It's not capital growth, rental yield, or population growth. It's owner-occupier percentage: how many people in a suburb own the home they live in, versus rent it out. In this episode, your hosts break down why this simple, easy-to-find number underpins almost everything else that drives long-term capital growth, how to actually use it in a property search, wh

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Aug. 31, 2026

S2E25 - Our Biggest Property Mistakes: 30 Years of Lessons in One Episode

Three people, 30-plus years of combined property experience, and three of their most painful (and least obvious) mistakes. Not the usual "wrong suburb, paid too much" stuff! Pete chased land size above everything else, Imti researched so much it created false confidence, and Skye bought a property (or two) simply because it felt safe. Each host unpacks what actually happened, why the decision felt right at the time, and the one shift they'd make if they were starting again today. Connect with u

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About the Hosts

Imtiyaz

Mortgage Broker • Investor • Podcast Host

Mortgage broker, investor, and podcast host passionate about helping first-time property investors navigate the market with more confidence and clarity.

Through practical conversations and real-world insights, Imtiyaz focuses on making property investing, finance, and business growth more approachable for Australians looking to build long-term wealth.

Pete

Buyer’s Agent • Property Investor

Buyer’s agent and property investor focused on helping Australians make smarter investing decisions through practical strategies, education, and long-term thinking.

Pete brings a grounded and strategic perspective to conversations around wealth building, investing mindset, and navigating the realities of the property market.

Skye Taylor

Property Management Professional

Property management professional passionate about helping investors better understand the realities of property ownership, communication, and long-term portfolio growth.

Through podcast conversations and industry experience, Skye shares practical insights around property management and investor education.