Feeling overwhelmed before your build has even started? You are not alone. In this episode, Hugh Maastricht from New Realm Homes in Melbourne and Paul Kennedy from Independent Building Solutions in Canberra sit down to cut through the confusion that hits most people in the very first stages of building, whether that is a new home, renovation, or even just looking at land.
With well over 50 years of combined experience between them, Hugh and Paul break down exactly why getting a builder involved from day one is the smartest move you can make before spending a single dollar.
Key Timestamps
02:42 Why Most People Don’t Understand the Building Process
03:30 How a Builder Guides You From Land Purchase to Handover
04:10 Navigating Red Tape, Approvals & Council Requirements
05:07 Volume Builders vs Custom Builders: Where Do You Start?
06:20 Display Homes & Sales Offices: Are They Worth Your Time?
08:09 Why Builders and Architects Make the Perfect Team
11:16 Why Square Metre Rates Are Fraught With Danger
16:18 Why You Cannot Compare a Spec Home Price to a Custom Build [16:32]
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Perway Construction Services in Western Australia – https://www.perway.com.au
DJH Builders in Tasmania – https://djhbuilders.com.au
New Realm Homes in Victoria – https://newrealmhomes.com.au
Independent Building Solutions in Canberra – https://www.ibscanberra.com.au
Matt Auld Builder in Victoria – https://mabuilder.com.au
Wayne Prestone in Victoria – https://prestonbuilders.com.au
