The Property Couch 564 | From FOMO to COMO: What Compromise Gets You Into the Property Market?
Sep 18, 2025
FOMO is out, and now itâs all about compromise in property buying. Discover the key strategies to balance budget with priorities using the Buyerâs Decision Quadrant. Hear inspiring tales, like Tim's journey to save $100K by moving out of Sydney. Explore creative approaches such as rentvesting, downsizing, and acquiring the âugly ducklingâ in a prime location. Get practical insights on achieving home ownership while adapting to todayâs market challenges. This is your guide to navigating the ever-changing property landscape!
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COMO: Compromise Or Miss Out
- COMO means 'compromise or miss out' and reframes market entry as strategic trade-offs.
- Decide which of price, location, land size or dwelling quality you're willing to sacrifice before you act.
Timâs Financial Gap Year
- Tim left Sydney for a regional cattle-station job that provided accommodation and slashed expenses.
- He accelerated savings to the point of projecting about $100,000 in one year and plans to buy a hobby farm.
Rank Priorities With A Quadrant
- Use the Buyer's Decision Quadrant: price, location, land size, dwelling quality to rank trade-offs.
- Pre-rank priorities before house hunting to avoid emotional mistakes at auctions.
