If you’re a first home buyer, you’ve probably heard the same advice over and over again: never buy on a main road, never buy a one-bedroom, never buy off the plan.

These “rules” get passed down by parents, friends, forums, and social media—usually with good intentions, but almost never with proper explanation. And that’s where the trouble starts.

In Part One of this two-part series, Meighan and Veronica break down the most common “never do this” property rules and explain where they actually come from. They unpack what these rules are trying to protect you from, why they exist, and—most importantly—what happens when you follow them blindly. Because rules without context don’t create confidence. They create fear, hesitation, and second-guessing.

You’ll hear a practical, honest discussion on buying on main roads (and why not all roads are created equal), the real risks of one-bedroom apartments, why off-the-plan purchases can quietly lock buyers out of the market, and the truth about house and land packages in large developments. They also tackle buying with friends or family—and why this rule isn’t a “never”, but a “never without the right structure”.

This episode is designed to help you replace confusion with clarity. By the end, you’ll understand how to think critically about property advice, how to spot when a rule applies to you—and when it doesn’t—and why strategy always matters more than soundbites.

00:00 — Introduction: Common Property Buying Rules

00:06 — Understanding the Rules and Their Origins

03:05 — Rule 1: Never Buy on a Main Road

05:02 — Rule 2: Never Buy a One-Bedroom Apartment

08:13 — Rule 3: Never Buy Off the Plan

10:50 — Rule 4: Never Buy a House and Land Package

13:19 — Rule 5: Never Buy with Someone Else

15:17 — Conclusion and Next Steps

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