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We sit down with Fabian Pisano from Phase Consulting who reveals the top mistakes home buyers make when starting their building journey. From tackling overwhelming contracts to avoiding costly paperwork errors and managing variations, you’ll hear practical advice that could save you time, stress, and money.

Topic timestamps

4:02 - If you could give one piece of advice to anyone about to embark on the journey of building a new home, what would it be?

6:03 - What are the top three mistakes you see people making in the early stages of their home building journey?

11:50 - What’s your advice for someone who’s been given a 30+ page contract and doesn’t know where to start?

23:00 - Have you seen examples where clients were almost caught out by simple paperwork errors or assumptions? What happened?

31:17 - What should clients know about variations and making changes once their contract is signed?

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In this episode, Colin and Darren break down everything you need to know about your soil test - from what it is and how it’s classified, to why your soil class matters for your build. They also explore the key factors that can impact your results and what to do once you have them.

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1:13 - What is a soil test?

3:15 - How is the soil classified?

8:44 - Why your soil class matters

12:32 - What affects the soil test results?

15:07 - Recap & call to action

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In this episode, we explain the role of a building surveyor in your new home build, when they get involved, and whether they truly operate independently. We also discuss if you can appoint your own surveyor, why most buyers don’t, and the potential benefits of making your own choice.

Topic timestamps

1:44 - What is a Building Surveyor?

3:35 - When Do They Get Involved?

5:04 - Are They Independent?

8:13 - Can You Choose Your Own Surveyor?

9:14 - Do many buyers appoint their own surveyor?

13:08 - The impact of choosing your own surveyor

15:41 - Final thoughts

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