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. 

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    Ep. 114 | The Top 5 Strategies on How to Pay Your Loan Off Faster

    Send us a text Slash years off your home loan with five proven strategies you can start today. We unpack easy ways to pay extra without feeling it, offset vs redraw (and when to use each), refinance traps that add interest, and why comparing lenders through a broker beats going direct. Plus, the #1 mistake slowing borrowers down - and how to avoid it. Topic timestamps 1:57 - What is the easiest way to pay more than the minimum off your loan without really noticing? 9:44 - What's the difference between redraw and offset accounts and how they work? 13:02 - When refinancing, how can people make sure they don't end up paying more interest? 17:57 - You should be shopping for lenders through a broker, not going to a bank directly.  23:52 - What's the biggest mistake you see people make that is slowing down the rate at which they can pay their loan off? 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 Other places to watch or listen... and catch up on more content: YouTube Facebook LinkedIn TikTok

    28 min

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    Ep. 113 | 5 Things You Need to Know If You're Self-Employed and Need a Loan

    Send us a text Join us as Scott Baker from Toast Finance busts open the common misconceptions around getting finance if you’re self employed. Tune in to learn about simple, actionable guidance that covers options if you’ve just started out, what to do after a loss year, and the pros and cons of buying in a trust. 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 Other places to watch or listen... and catch up on more content: YouTube Facebook LinkedIn TikTok

    30 min

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    Ep. 112 | What’s working and what's falling short in Home Building?

    Send us a text Industry advisor Ryan Gazzard joins us to cut through the noise: what’s genuinely working in home building right now - and where projects keep falling short. We unpack clear briefs and realistic budgets, expectation management, and the systems great builders use. Walk away with practical steps to de-risk your build before you sign. Topic timestamps 1:55 - Ryan’s background.  3:00 - The relationship between a customer and their builder. 7:11 - What are the top three things homeowners often overlook before starting a build, and what would you advise instead? 16:10 - What do you think is working well in the industry today, and where do you see exciting change happening? 25:40 - Where are builders and clients still getting it wrong, and how can those gaps be closed? 37:55 - You’re involved in a few different ventures that support the building industry - how are they working together to improve the builder–client experience? For Builders needing support - head to https://myvirtualteam.au/ 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 Other places to watch or listen... and catch up on more content: YouTube Facebook LinkedIn TikTok

    45 min

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    Ep. 111 | Expert Consultant Shares Top 3 Mistakes Home Buyers Make

    Send us a text 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? 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 Other places to watch or listen... and catch up on more content: YouTube Facebook LinkedIn TikTok

    39 min

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    Ep. 110 | What do I need to know about my soil test?

    Send us a text 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. Topic timestamps 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  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 Other places to watch or listen... and catch up on more content: YouTube Facebook LinkedIn TikTok

    20 min

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    Ep. 109 | What Is a Building Surveyor? And Should You Choose Your Own?

    Send us a text 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  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 Other places to watch or listen... and catch up on more content: YouTube Facebook LinkedIn TikTok

    19 min

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    Ep. 108 | What is Developer Approval and how does it work?

    Send us a text 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. Topic timestamps 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 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 Other places to watch or listen... and catch up on more content: YouTube Facebook LinkedIn TikTok

    22 min

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    Ep. 107 | EXCLUSIVE: HIA Victoria Boss Keith Ryan Breaks Down the New Building Watchdog

    Send us a text 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. Topic timestamps 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?  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 Other places to watch or listen... and catch up on more content: YouTube Facebook LinkedIn TikTok

    50 min
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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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  • Création
    Colin Bischof & Darren Brennan
  • Années d’activité
    2023 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    114
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Home Building Hub
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    Home Building Hub

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