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title: The five most costly emotional mistakes first-home buyers make
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# [The five most costly emotional mistakes first-home buyers make](https://www.salaam.com.au/news-centre/the-five-most-costly-emotional-mistakes-first-home-buyers-make)

 Written by [Salaam](https://www.salaam.com.au/news-centre/author/salaam) | Apr 2, 2026 5:23:53 AM

*This blog is provided by Mecca Property Group.* 

 

First home buyer activity has seen a [huge jump in the past six months](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/five-pc-home-deposit-scheme-influx/106136868), thanks to the government's 5% Deposit Scheme.

Despite the government's helping hand, the buying process can still be challenging, given that most of these new buyers don’t have any experience finding and negotiating a property deal.

 

Most first-home buyers are competing in fast-moving markets, dealing with unfamiliar terminology and making decisions under pressure. In that environment, mistakes are often caused by the emotion that comes with the process.

The difference between a good purchase and a costly one is rarely about timing or luck. It comes down to preparation and, more importantly, emotional discipline.

 

These are the five most common mistakes first-home buyers make — and where things tend to go wrong.

 

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