{"id":81634,"date":"2022-10-06T01:18:39","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T14:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=81634"},"modified":"2022-10-05T14:19:44","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T03:19:44","slug":"skills-session-targeted-at-first-home-buyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/real-estate\/skills-session-targeted-at-first-home-buyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Skills session targeted at first home buyers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A new Geelong workshop will aim to provide first home buyers with the skills and confidence to make the leap into the property market.<\/p>\n<p>Real estate advocate Renay McIntyre and mortgage broker Julie Joseph have teamed up for a free information event \u2013 the Geleong First Home Buyer Workshop \u2013 next weekend, aimed at helping inexperienced buyers get their heads around the purchasing process and home loan qualification.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the program, McIntrye will share her experience as a real estate advocate and provide valuable insight into how to buy a home and what to look out for.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Joseph&#8217;s finance expertise will help future home owners understand their loan options to make better decisions suited to their present and future circumstances, including Q and A sessions.<\/p>\n<p>McIntyre said the workshop was &#8220;one of a kind&#8221; in Geelong and would fill a gaping market gap to teach prospective homeowners more about the market.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The reason why most first home buyers are not entering the market is not just about budgetary constraints. A huge factor is they don&#8217;t know where to start,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There is a serious lack of independent educational resources out there for first home buyers and that&#8217;s why I have created this workshop.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This genre of buyers need the most guidance.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The purpose of the event is an educational workshop on how to qualify for finance, how to purchase a first home and lots of professional industry insight on how to transact successfully in the real estate residential space.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Together we can help these buyers get into the market.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Geelong First Home Buyers Workshop is at The Space Gallery; 17d Rutland Street, Newtown on October 16. 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