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Getting your budget right is the first real step in the building journey - but most people don’t know where to start. In this episode, we break down the full process of setting your game plan, from confirming your finance capacity to comparing quotes, and share a free Google Sheets budgeting template to help you stay on track from day one.

Topic timestamps

2:30 - The process. 7 Steps explained.

15:08 - 7 Steps summarised

16:16 - Budget items to consider (free spreadsheet below)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OT_m-tqIVkVQEdYbyYitokvEPHfgWSUFpkoCh3mOzAM/copy

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Building contracts can be full of hidden traps and confusing jargon. In this episode, we break down the five clauses that trip up most homeowners - covering prime costs, provisional sums, payment schedules, special conditions, build time frames and utility connections.

Topic timestamps
02:28 Prime Costs (PCs): allowances for items not yet selected (e.g., taps, tiles)
03:41 Provisional Sums (PSs): estimated costs for work not yet defined (e.g., excavation)
07:32 Payment Schedules: deposit, base, frame, lockup, fix, final payment
07:42 Contract Details: what the contract must include
08:25 Different Contracts: progress payment methods (Schedule 1 vs Method 2)
09:21 Monthly Payments Misunderstanding: why it’s milestone-based, not monthly
09:37 Tips When You Get the Invoice
13:43 Special Conditions: extra terms to watch out for
17:09 Build Time Frames: contract vs real-world expectations
22:55 Utility Connection Costs: water, electricity, gas, NBN
23:05 Common Misconception About Utility Fees

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We unpack what “all-electric” means for new homes - from heating and cooling to cooking and hot water. Learn when the rules came in, why they matter, and the key inclusions and upgrades you’ll need to budget for.

Topic timestamps

2:55 - Why all-electric?

7:53 - Heating and Cooling changes

11:15 - Cooking inclusions

13:15 - Hot water service

13:59 - Power supply upgrades

15:35 - How are builders including these items into quotes, inclusions and pricing?

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