Home Building Hub

Colin Bischof & Darren Brennan
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Home Building Hub is an independent podcast designed to provide education and value to anyone looking to build a new home with a volume home builder in Australia. Hosted by industry experts Colin Bischof & Darren Brennan, the Home Building Hub podcast features interviews and insights that will help better educate listeners about new home building so they can avoid costly mistakes when choosing their preferred home builder. 

  1. 11월 9일

    Ep. 122 | How Acoustic Requirements Could Add Thousands to Your Build

    If your land sits near a highway or train line, it may fall under an Acoustic Overlay - and that can add thousands to your build. In this episode, we unpack what these requirements mean, how they affect your design, and what to check in your contract before you sign. Topic timestamps 3:55 - What Is an Acoustic Overlay? 6:55 - What It Means for Your Home Design  11:21 - The Customer’s Role 14:25 - Myth Busting & FAQs  Join Australia’s most trusted new home education community Get FREE stuff: Ultimate Home Building Guide w/ templates & checklists Join here > https://www.skool.com/home-building-hub-3827 Liking the show? Please leave us a 5 star rating on your podcast platform and share the show with others - thank you. Please consider subscribing too. Got a question, topic idea or feedback? Head to our website and leave your comments there > homebuildinghub.com.au or send an email to hello@homebuildinghub.com.au

    20분

  2. 10월 28일

    Ep. 121 | 4 Tips to Avoid Overwhelm When Visiting Display Homes.

    Before you dive into display villages for inspiration, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the styles, trends, and sales pitches. In this episode, we share four simple but powerful tips - from setting your intention to avoiding “zombie mode”- so you can make the most of your visit and start shaping your new home vision. Topic timestamps 1:16 Visiting Display Homes 1:28 Industry experience shapes how display homes are viewed 2:47 Why This Topic? – Visiting Display Homes Again 3:18 The Display Home Experience 5:18 Setting Up the 4 Tips 5:21 Tip #1 – Set the Intention 6:11 Discussing Different Perspectives 7:03 Tip #2 – Don’t Get Bogged Down in Detail 8:12 Sales Consultant Etiquette 8:49 Tip #3 – Stop When They All Blend Together 10:11 Tip #4 – Discuss Your Findings on the Day 10:41 Turning Inspiration into Action 13:05 Putting the Puzzle Together Join Australia’s most trusted new home education community Get FREE stuff: Ultimate Home Building Guide w/ templates & checklists Join here > https://www.skool.com/home-building-hub-3827 Liking the show? Please leave us a 5 star rating on your podcast platform and share the show with others - thank you. Please consider subscribing too. Got a question, topic idea or feedback? Head to our website and leave your comments there > homebuildinghub.com.au or send an email to hello@homebuildinghub.com.au

    15분

  3. 10월 19일

    Ep. 120 | Top 5 Things You Need to Know Before Making Structural Changes

    Thinking about moving a wall or changing your floorplan? In this episode, we share the top 5 things you must check before making any structural changes - from pre-designed options to avoiding costly mistakes with wet areas and double-storey layouts. Topic timestamps 2:11 - Use design options already prepared by your builder 5:10 - Make sure room sizes actually work  7:57 - Be careful with wet areas  11:40 - Double storey mistakes you must avoid 17:08 - Don’t make changes just for the sake of making changes Join Australia’s most trusted new home education community Get FREE stuff: Ultimate Home Building Guide w/ templates & checklists Join here > https://www.skool.com/home-building-hub-3827 Liking the show? Please leave us a 5 star rating on your podcast platform and share the show with others - thank you. Please consider subscribing too. Got a question, topic idea or feedback? Head to our website and leave your comments there > homebuildinghub.com.au or send an email to hello@homebuildinghub.com.au

    23분

  4. 10월 12일

    Ep. 119 | Overshadowing explained… and how it can really cost you.

    In this episode, we down the concept of overshadowing - how it affects your home design, when it applies, and how builders identify it. They share practical tips to spot potential issues early, especially on titled land, and explain the key rules and design solutions to help you stay compliant and avoid costly setbacks. Topic timestamps 2:45 - What is overshadowing?  6:20 - When does overshadowing apply? 6:49 - How does a builder identify overshadowing?  8:29 - What are some of the solutions to prevent or comply with overshadowing?  15:00 - How to identify potential issues early - on titled land Join Australia’s most trusted new home education community Get FREE stuff: Ultimate Home Building Guide w/ templates & checklists Join here > https://www.skool.com/home-building-hub-3827 Liking the show? Please leave us a 5 star rating on your podcast platform and share the show with others - thank you. Please consider subscribing too. Got a question, topic idea or feedback? Head to our website and leave your comments there > homebuildinghub.com.au or send an email to hello@homebuildinghub.com.au

    21분

  5. 10월 5일

    Ep. 118 | What to Budget For When Building a New Home

    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) Basic budget for New Home Build https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OT_m-tqIVkVQEdYbyYitokvEPHfgWSUFpkoCh3mOzAM/copy Join Australia’s most trusted new home education community Get FREE stuff: Ultimate Home Building Guide w/ templates & checklists Join here > https://www.skool.com/home-building-hub-3827 Liking the show? Please leave us a 5 star rating on your podcast platform and share the show with others - thank you. Please consider subscribing too. Got a question, topic idea or feedback? Head to our website and leave your comments there > homebuildinghub.com.au or send an email to hello@homebuildinghub.com.au

    25분

  6. 9월 28일

    Ep. 117 | Cracking the code: 5 Confusing building contract terms explained

    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 Join Australia’s most trusted new home education community Get FREE stuff: Ultimate Home Building Guide w/ templates & checklists Join here > https://www.skool.com/home-building-hub-3827 Liking the show? Please leave us a 5 star rating on your podcast platform and share the show with others - thank you. Please consider subscribing too. Got a question, topic idea or feedback? Head to our website and leave your comments there > homebuildinghub.com.au or send an email to hello@homebuildinghub.com.au

    29분

  7. 9월 21일

    Ep. 116 | Going All-Electric: What Home Buyers Need to Know

    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?  Join Australia’s most trusted new home education community Get FREE stuff: Ultimate Home Building Guide w/ templates & checklists Join here > https://www.skool.com/home-building-hub-3827 Liking the show? Please leave us a 5 star rating on your podcast platform and share the show with others - thank you. Please consider subscribing too. Got a question, topic idea or feedback? Head to our website and leave your comments there > homebuildinghub.com.au or send an email to hello@homebuildinghub.com.au

    23분

  8. 9월 14일

    Ep. 115 | October 2025 First Home Buyer Deposit Scheme - Explained

    In this episode, we break down the government’s First Home Buyer Deposit Scheme updates kicking off in October 2025. We cover who qualifies, the property price caps, and how the scheme impacts loans, eligibility, and the wider housing market - plus one major cost the government hasn’t addressed. Topic timestamps 1:28 - The announcement  1:55 - The snapshot 5:31 - The caps 9:55 - Who can use the scheme?  10:55 - What property does it apply to? 11:48 - Do you need to live in it?  13:01 - What about the loan?  14:34 - How will this impact the market?  20:25 - One thing the government has not discussed - stamp duty For further information, head to https://www.housingaustralia.gov.au/ Join Australia’s most trusted new home education community Get FREE stuff: Ultimate Home Building Guide w/ templates & checklists Join here > https://www.skool.com/home-building-hub-3827 Liking the show? Please leave us a 5 star rating on your podcast platform and share the show with others - thank you. Please consider subscribing too. Got a question, topic idea or feedback? Head to our website and leave your comments there > homebuildinghub.com.au or send an email to hello@homebuildinghub.com.au

    24분
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Home Building Hub is an independent podcast designed to provide education and value to anyone looking to build a new home with a volume home builder in Australia. Hosted by industry experts Colin Bischof & Darren Brennan, the Home Building Hub podcast features interviews and insights that will help better educate listeners about new home building so they can avoid costly mistakes when choosing their preferred home builder. 

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    Colin Bischof & Darren Brennan
  • 방송 연도
    2023년 - 2025년
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    122
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