The Home Stretch Podcast
Real talk for first-time buyers in the UK. From mortgages to moving day, join Elise as she shares tips, lessons, and laughs from her journey to owning a home.. and everything that comes after.
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Why a podcast?
Your 20s are wild. Filled with big dreams, big decisions, and even bigger lessons. The Home Stretch Podcast is the honest, unfiltered podcast for anyone trying to figure it all out: buying your first home, managing money, building a career, finding yourself, and staying grounded through it all.
Hosted by content creator and first-time homeowner Elise Burton, this series is a blend of real-life experiences, practical advice, and comforting chats for when life feels messy (because it can be). Each episode covers everything from the emotional rollercoaster of the home buying process to building confidence, setting boundaries, and designing a life that truly feels aligned.
If you're in your 20s and want to feel seen, supported, and a little more prepared, you're in the right place.
🎙️ Tune in every Monday for heartfelt conversations, practical tips, and the occasional tough love, all designed to help you thrive through your 20s and beyond.
Episodes
7 days ago
7 days ago
Today, I'm talking through the part of the home-buying process that truly tests your patience: the legal stage..
In this episode, I’m breaking down what happens when everything should be moving forward… but instead, your solicitor goes quiet, your emails go unanswered, and you feel stuck in limbo. Sound familiar?
I’ll walk you through:
✨ What solicitors are actually responsible for (and why delays happen)
✨ Our real 6 1/2 month experience with legal hold-ups.. what actually went wrong & how we handled it
✨ Common issues first-time buyers face during this stage
✨The biggest lessons we learned (like why you shouldn’t wait too long to start chasing!)
✨ How often you should follow up, and how to do it respectfully
✨ Ways to protect your peace and stay productive while you wait
Whether you’re refreshing your inbox every five minutes or trying not to panic when your solicitor disappears for weeks, this episode is your pep talk and your game plan!
🔔 don’t forget to like, subscribe & hit the bell for new episodes every Monday at 11am!
subscribe to the podcast on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
📱 come say hi on TikTok & Insta: @thehomestretchpod
work with me 💌 eliseugccreatoruk@gmail.com
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Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Let’s talk money, stress, and surprises..
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really costs to buy your first home in England, not just the big stuff like your deposit and mortgage, but all the extras no one warns you about until it’s too late!
From solicitor fees to moving vans, surveys to sofas, I’ll walk you through it all with total honesty (and a few “I wish I’d known” moments from my own experience). Whether you’re early in the process or knee-deep in spreadsheets, this episode will help you budget smarter, feel more prepared, and avoid that sinking “wait, how much?!” moment.
🎧 You’ll learn:
• A breakdown of every major (and sneaky) cost involved in buying your first home
• How much everything cost when we moved into our first home
• What to ask/look out for when talking to solicitors around sneaky extra costs!
• My personal tips for budgeting without burnout
✨ This one is your money roadmap — real numbers, real talk, and real help.
🔔 don’t forget to like, subscribe & hit the bell for new episodes every Monday at 11am! subscribe to the podcast on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon | wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
📱 come say hi on TikTok & Insta: @thehomestretchpod
work with me 💌 eliseugccreatoruk@gmail.com
Music: Jazzy Night by Audio Library Beats Group
Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/audio-library-beats/jazzy-night
Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/GNV-X6h9Hec
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
In this episode, I take you on a wild ride through my personal journey of buying our first home. From unexpected delays to mini victories, it’s all here. If you're thinking about buying a house or are knee-deep in the process, this episode will prepare you for anything!
What you will learn:
• What the home-buying process actually looks like from start to finish.
• How to handle unexpected challenges and delays during the process.
• Tips on managing the emotional highs and lows of buying a house.
• How to stay organised and keep track of important milestones.
• Practical lessons learned from my own experience that can help first-time buyers avoid pitfalls.
🔔 don’t forget to like, subscribe & hit the bell for new episodes every Monday at 11am!
Subscribe to the podcast on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon | wherever you get your podcast🎧
📱 come say hi on TikTok & Insta: @thehomestretchpod
work with me 💌 eliseugccreatoruk@gmail.com
Music: Jazzy Night by Audio Library Beats Group
Free Download / Stream: https://www.audiolibrary.com.co/audio-library-beats/jazzy-night
Music promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/GNV-X6h9Hec