In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Shane Pope and Luke Oxenham share what they wish more clients knew before buying property.
Shane starts with the negotiation side, unpacking how agents can create pressure and urgency during a deal — and why buyers often have more space than they realise to make a calm, quality decision.
Luke then explains the finance side, including why settlement length is often less important than the finance clause, cooling-off period, and the time needed to secure unconditional approval.
Together, they cover the parts of buying property that can feel stressful, confusing or rushed — and how better preparation can help buyers avoid poor decisions.
If you’re planning to make an offer, this is a useful episode to listen to first.
00:27 – Welcome back to Friday Fundamentals 01:09 – What Shane wishes more buyers knew 01:11 – Why agent pressure can feel so intense 01:34 – Can buyers push back on offer deadlines? 01:59 – Why buyers can be firmer with agents 02:24 – Creating space to make better decisions 03:01 – Why first home buyers can feel like they’re bidding against themselves 03:20 – Going radio silent and using time as a tell 03:49 – Why timing matters in negotiations 04:06 – Case study: negotiating a lifestyle property 04:26 – Four other buyers at the table 04:54 – Why a good buyer’s agent can help 05:13 – What Luke wishes more buyers knew 05:33 – Why unconditional approval matters 05:54 – Finance clauses and lender timeframes 06:12 – Why brokers plan for the worst-case scenario 06:45 – Why the first week matters most 07:04 – Buyer pressure before and after settlement 07:41 – Final thoughts and send in your questions
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