EP: 2510•26 Jul 2026

NEVER Buy a Home Before Checking This⎟Ep. 2510

About this episode

Buying the wrong property can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars. And sometimes, all it takes is missing one simple check.

In this episode, Ed and Andrew reveal the 9 checks every buyer should make before purchasing a home ... from title types and reports to neighbourhood red flags that only show up after you've moved in.

You'll learn:

The 9 checks that can stop you from buying a money pit
The property traps that catch buyers before they even realise it
How a quick drive at the wrong time could save you years of regret

The right property isn't just about what you see at the open home. It's what you discover before you sign the contract.

Want to become a successful property investor? Opes+ is your one place to run numbers on all your investment properties.” Check out the new app here.

Ok, now for the legal bit:

The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not financial advice.

So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong.

Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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