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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.

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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.

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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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In this episode, we unpack Developer Approval - what it is, why it matters, and how the process works. From design guidelines to who actually conducts the approval, we share practical tips to help homebuyers navigate this often misunderstood step in building a new home.

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2:40 - What are design guidelines / covenants?

5:14 - What is Developer Approval?

9:35 - Who Conducts It? As in who actually reviews and approves?

16:10 - How Does It Work?

18:01 - Tips for Homebuyers

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In this exclusive episode, HIA Victoria boss Keith Ryan joins us to unpack the new Building & Plumbing Commission (BPC) and what it means for builders and homebuyers. From rectification powers to insurance reforms and upcoming legislation - this is essential listening for anyone in the industry.

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2:57 - What exactly is the Building & Plumbing Commission, and what are the benefits to the BPC being introduced in Victoria?

11:12 - How will the new powers of rectification orders work and how will this be fairly managed?

26:24 - With insurance and dispute resolution also moving under the BPC, what are the key benefits for homebuyers and is there any benefit for builders in this change as well?

31:44 - What are the upcoming changes to the Buyer Protections Bill around issuing building insurance?

39:20 - When is the BPC officially coming into play? And what should HIA members and other builders be doing right now to prepare for these changes?

44:08 - Builder confidence. How are builders going at the moment and has consumer confidence improved at all?

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In this episode, we unpack the real value behind upgraded facades - are they worth the extra spend or just a visual splurge? We break down what a facade actually is, how many options you’ll get, and the key tips to help you picture the final look before you commit.

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1:40 - What is a facade?

3:18 - How many facade options are available to choose from?

6:53 - Is it worth spending the money on an upgraded facade?

16:25 - Tips to help understand how a facade will look

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In this episode, we sit down with a leading sales trainer who’s coached building company sales teams across Australia. Learn how to be the kind of buyer builders go the extra mile for, how to brief your sales consultant for the best result, and how to separate price from real value when choosing your builder.

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9:07 - Being the buyer type the builder is trying harder for?

16:01 - How to select an experienced sales person?

21:45 - Letting an experienced sales person advise you?

27:12 - How to brief a sales person to get you the best outcome.

31:41 - What is the true value of dealing with and building with a builder?

39:28 - Price vs Value…….How can you tell the difference?

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In this punchy episode, Colin and Darren break down the five biggest barriers slowing down new home supply - and what the government needs to do to fix them. From planning delays to broken supply chains, it’s a no-nonsense look at the urgent actions needed to unlock housing affordability.

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4:12 - Fast-Track Planning and Approval Processes

7:48 - Incentivise Land Release and Infrastructure Investment

9:05 - Reform Labor and Materials Supply Chains

12:38 - Rethink Housing Targets with Realistic Timelines

15:4 - Fix Land Tax and Developer Charges That Disincentivize Supply

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