A special episode today, as we discuss Pat's recent move to buy a house. I grill Pat for all the details and we chat about how this affects Pat's financial independence plans.

Discussion points...

• A quick run-down of what's happening (01:55)
• Why Pat decided to buy, and what he was looking for in a property (05:17)
• Price bracket and first homebuyer benefits (07:25)
• Current and future plans (09:03)
• How does this affect Pat's financial independence plans? (10:24)
• Interest rates and online lenders (15:12)
• A more in-depth look at fixed vs variable rates (19:33)
• What gets Pat excited about owning a house (26:04)
• Storing cash in an offset account (30:27)
• Pat's thoughts and reflections on the home buying experience (32:36)

Resources...

• Our favourite portfolio tool: Sharesight
• Pat's online lender: Tic Toc Home Loans
• Article: How Do House Prices Affect Financial Independence?

More from us...

• Contact us with questions and feedback: fireandchillpod@gmail.com
• Dave's blog: Strong Money Australia
• Pat's blog: Life Long Shuffle