Improve your financial skills and feel empowered in the real estate market by learning how to purchase your first home or investment property. This course is designed for first-time buyers looking to avoid costly mistakes and gain critical knowledge about the buying process. Taught by an experienced real estate investor and independent advisor, the sessions include real-life stories and practical guidance.
The course will cover key topics such as types of home loans, the buying and legal processes, negotiation strategies, and understanding the total costs involved in purchasing a property. You’ll leave not only better informed but confident and prepared to enter the property market.
Course Outline
- Understanding home loans and getting the best deal
- The complete costs of buying real estate, including hidden extras
- Negotiation techniques and dealing with real estate agents
- The buying process: private treaty, auction, and 'off the plan'
- Your legal rights and how to protect yourself during the transaction
Schedule & Pricing
- Next session: 15 November 2025, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
- Location: 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
- Fee: $119 (includes workbook)
Additional Resources
- Further your learning with our Property Investment Course for Beginners.
You will learn
- Understand different types of home loans and features
- Gain confidence in the legal and buying process
- Avoid costly mistakes often made by first-time purchasers
You will get
- Knowledge to confidently approach the property market
- Workbook with key course material
- Statement of Completion
Appropriate for
Adults interested in purchasing their first home or investment property, especially first-time buyers seeking confidence and guidance.
What to bring
- Notebook or writing materials
- Questions about your home buying goals
- Open mind to new financial strategies
What to wear
Sydney Community College
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The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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