Meet Chris Bates - the mortgage broker who helped both of us (Bryce and Ren) get into our first homes. We have been getting so many questions about buying a first home, recycling equity and moving into property investment that we've asked Chris to join us on the show to help answer these questions. In today's episode we cover: Our own property stories (and how Bryce almost made a huge mistake)Trends in the property market and where to next How inflation is impacting property pricesSome of the common mistakes first home buyers make Why Chris thinks debt-recycling is overhyped (but also how we can do it)Chris' thoughts on rentvesting Whether buying land to subdivide it is a good strategy If a buyer's agent is worth it Wherever you are with property, we think this episode will give you plenty to go away and think about applying to your own finances. —------ Want to see Bryce's property checklist? Make sure you're in the Facebook Discussion Group (If you're off Meta, hit us up on our website and we'll send it to you) —------ Want to speak to Chris or another hand-picked financial advisor? Let us know a little about you by filling out this form and we'll put you in touch —------ Want more Equity Mates? Sign up to our email to keep up with business news Listen to our basics-of-investing podcast: Get Started Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don’t Stress, Just Invest —------ In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.  —------ Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.  This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.  Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.