Home Building Hub
autor: Colin Bischof & Darren Brennan
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Ep. 141 | Get into a new home from $330K - Here's how
Ep. 141 | Get into a new home from $330K - Here's how
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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. 141 | Get into a new home from $330K - Here's how · 42 minGetting into a new home from around $330K might sound impossible - but for eligible buyers, the Government’s Help to Buy scheme is making it a reality. With as little as a 2%…
- Ep. 140 | Tenants, Pets, Fees & Compliance - What Landlords Need to Know · 50 minBen Pitt from Barry Plant Ballarat joins us to unpack what landlords really need to know about property management. From finding the right tenant and understanding pets and…
- Ep. 139 | If Your Builder Goes Under: Lessons from the Bathla Collapse · 46 minThe collapse of Bathla Group has left thousands of buyers facing uncertainty and raises an important question for anyone building a home: what actually happens if your builder…
- Ep. 138 | Top 5 Tips for Building a Higher-End Custom Home · 55 minBuilding a higher-end custom home is about more than great design. We share five expert tips to help you choose the right team, manage your budget and avoid costly mistakes…
- Ep. 137 | Narrow Lots – Before You Buy, Listen to This · 35 minThinking about buying a narrow block? Don't sign anything until you've heard this episode. We unpack the hidden design restrictions, compliance traps and costly mistakes that…
- Ep. 136 | Retaining walls - Don't be blindsided · 43 minRetaining walls are one of the most overlooked - and potentially expensive - aspects of building a new home. In this episode, we explain why even seemingly flat blocks can…
- Ep. 135 | Explained: Practical Completion Inspection · 46 minJust weeks away from handover? Before you sign anything, learn how to identify genuine defects, understand what's considered "within tolerance," and make the most of your…
- Ep. 134 | Explained: New Buyer Protection Laws from 1st July 2026 · 41 minVictoria's new Buyer Protection Laws take effect from 1 July 2026 and represent the biggest overhaul of consumer protection in the building industry in years. We unpack the key…
- Ep. 133 | 3 Opportunities Right Now Despite Higher Interest Rates · 23 minIn this episode of Home Building Hub, we break down 3 major opportunities emerging right now for investors, first home buyers and everyday purchasers - including land deals…
- Ep. 132 | Why You Should Visit the 2026 Melbourne Home Show This Weekend · 22 minThe Melbourne Home Show is on this weekend - and if you’re building, renovating, or just exploring ideas, it’s one event worth your time. We sit down with Exhibition Director…
- Ep. 131 | Future‑Proofing Your Home for growing families, aging and long term use. · 33 minFuture-proofing your home isn’t about overbuilding - it’s about making smart decisions today that save you time, money, and stress tomorrow. In this episode, we break down how to…
- Ep. 130 | With The War In Iran, Are We Entering Covid 2.0? · 30 minIs this really Covid 2.0? We break down what’s actually happening with fuel prices, construction costs, and what it means for home buyers right now. No fear tactics - just real…
- Ep. 129 | Should I buy a home online - without ever speaking to someone? · 33 minCan you really buy a home entirely online without ever speaking to a builder? In this episode, we explore how buyers are using online platforms to compare builders, review house…
- Ep. 128 | Shared Equity Scheme - Explained · 27 minWe break down the Federal Government’s Help to Buy shared equity scheme - how it works, what the numbers actually look like, and what happens when you sell. We also unpack…
- Ep. 127 | How Long Does it Take to Get to Site? · 25 minIn this episode, we break down what “getting to site” actually means. From titled land and design changes to developer approvals, finance, and third-party reports, we unpack the…
- Ep. 126 | No Gas From 2027. Which States Are Impacted? · 24 minFrom 2027, new homes in Victoria will be all-electric, but what does that mean for the rest of Australia? In this episode, we break down which states are impacted, what changes…
- Ep. 125 | 6 Key Steps to Get Ready for Building in 2026 · 23 minAs 2025 wraps up, we look back at what’s shaped Melbourne’s building market this year - from buyer confidence and builder pricing to investor movement - and share 6 practical…
- Ep. 124 | Colour Boards vs Colour Appointment - What's the difference? · 21 minIn this episode we explain colour boards vs colours appointments - breaking down what they are, what to look out for and the pros’ and cons of each so you can make an informed…
- Ep. 123 | 120+ Episodes of Advice, Packed Into One Free Guide. · 22 minWe’ve packed 3 years of podcasts, 120+ episodes into one practical, no-fluff resource - the Ultimate Home Building Guide. In this episode, Colin and Darren unpack some of the…
- Ep. 122 | How Acoustic Requirements Could Add Thousands to Your Build · 20 minIf 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…
