Nicole Haddow

I think a lot of people aren't thinking long-term about this.

There are pros and cons to home ownership from a financial perspective, of course.

I'm talking about security and knowing that you're going to be okay in your old age.

Do have a think about it.

Think about what works for you.

So when I was living with my mum and dad, I had a lot of time to do my property research.

It was either do my property research or throw myself off a cliff.

So it worked out really well for me that I had the time to sit down and talk to a lot of people as well.

I think when we talk about getting financial advice, something that we always forget is if you know someone who's entered the property market, on some level they are an expert.

Talk to as many people as you can.

I'm not sure how many of you.

How many of you here tonight are working towards buying a home?

Yeah, quite a few of you.

Talk to people.

Talk to your parents.

Talk to your friends.

Talk to your boss.

Find out what they did.

My first thing that I needed to do was reset my expectations.

So I wanted to buy a single-fronted Victorian cottage in Richmond.