Home Building Podcast

The Home Building Podcast is Perth's go-to resource for anyone designing, building, or renovating a home. Hosted by Behan Flaherty founder of Independent Building Advice and 25-year building industry insider each episode gives you the kind of honest, practical advice the building industry usually keeps to itself. From choosing the right builder to design decisions, contracts, hidden costs, and everything in between. Independent. No builder bias. Just eal advice from someone who's been on the inside. Building in Perth? Book a free call with our team at independendentbuildingadvice.com.au

Home Building Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Independent Building Advice, with 54 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #56

  Building a Home When You’re Busy – Fast way to build or renovate a home | Home Building Podcast

  Aug 17, 202628 minS2

  DOWNLOAD IBA BUILDING WHILE BUSY CHECKLIST https://info.independentbuildingadvice.com.au/building-when-youre-busy-checklist-page?utm-hbp Building a home is stressful. Building a home when life is already full makes it even harder. But there are ways to move the process along quicker than most people think. In this episode Behan breaks down exactly how to approach a build, renovation or extension when you've got a job, kids, and a full life without losing your mind in the process. What you’ll learn: Why you don't need to have it all figured out before you start The two questions to ask your partner before you speak to anyone else What "building creep" is and how it silently blows your budget Why designing your dream home first is the worst thing you can do How to keep your design phase to 2-6 weeks so you stop second-guessing yourself Why a stop-start build costs you more time, money and stress than a slow and steady one Chapters: 00:00 - Building when life is already full 00:33 - Start with some sort of plan - even a rough one 01:49 - What are the 1-2 things driving you to build or change? 02:38 - Must-haves vs. nice-to-haves - write them down 03:15 - Get on the same page as your partner first 04:04 - Write down what you do know - not just what you don't 05:10 - Finance - sort this before anything else 07:30 - How to choose a path - buy, build, extend or knock down 09:00 - Display homes - use them for inspiration, not decisions 12:00 - The design phase - how to keep it moving 16:00 - Don't design everything at once - do it in stages 21:21 - The biggest design mistake - including everything upfront 22:10 - Start lean and add up - not the other way around 23:12 - Make sure your builder's process is actually good 24:09 - The full recap - step by step 26:02 - Keep the design timeframe to 2-6 weeks 26:41 - Most people enjoy it looking back FREE Homeowner Decision Checklist Not sure where to start? Download our free checklist to help you plan your build, renovation or extension before you speak to anyone. info.independentbuildingadvice.com.au/decision-checklist-page?utm-homebuildingpodcast Found the episode useful? Please follow & leave a comment. It really goes a long way to getting it to more people like you. Need design & building advice? Find out more on our IBA website www.independentbuildingadvice.com.au Want more home building episodes? Visit our YouTube or website https://independentbuildingadvice.com.au/home-building-podcast/ Follow us on socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Disclaimer: The information discussed in this episode is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, site conditions, budget, or local council requirements. Building, design, investment, and rental outcomes vary significantly depending on individual factors. We recommend seeking personalised professional advice before making decisions related to property, construction, or finance.

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  Home Building Podcast

  Tax, Investment Property & Knowing Your Numbers – Scott Greer

  Aug 10, 202639 min

  In May 2026, the Federal Government announced changes to the rules around rental losses and capital gains tax for investment properties. This podcast was recorded prior to the changes; however, the general information discussed still applies. Scott is well across the new rules. Reach out to MKG Partners or similar professionals for advice on how these changes may affect your situation. Why flipping a property puts you in a completely different tax category to investing The CGT 50% discount when it applies and when it doesn't What negative gearing actually is and how it works in practice Land tax explained what triggers it and how it's calculated GST and when it applies to property development Stamp duty costs Depreciation, construction costs, useful life and how to claim it correctly Why getting tax advice before you buy is always better than after The May 2026 budget changes to rental losses and capital gains tax and what grandfathering means for assets held before budget night Chapters: 00:50 - Why people pay more tax than they need to 01:49 - The tax system is complex barbecue advice is dangerous 03:08 - General disclaimer please see your own professional 03:18 - Different tax types for investment property 04:13 - Flipping vs. Investing why the tax rules are completely different 05:30 - Stamp duty the cost people forget 06:00 - The CGT 50% discount when it applies and when it doesn't 09:00 - Negative gearing explained simply 15:00 - Land tax - what triggers it and how it works 20:00 - GST and property development - when it applies 25:00 - Depreciation - construction costs and useful life 33:40 - Will negative gearing ever be abolished? 36:14 - The $10K question About Our Guest Scott Greer is a CPA and part owner of MKG Partners, a Perth-based accounting firm specialising in property investment and tax advice. With 21 years of experience working with property investors, Scott is one of Perth's most knowledgeable advisers on investment tax strategy - including the May 2026 budget changes to rental losses and capital gains tax. Contact Scott: Website: https://www.mkgpartners.com.au/ Found the episode useful? Please follow & leave a comment. It really goes a long way to getting it to more people like you. Need design & building advice? Find out more on our IBA website www.independentbuildingadvice.com.au Want more home building episodes? Visit our YouTube or website https://independentbuildingadvice.com.au/home-building-podcast/ Follow us on socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube General Disclaimer: The information discussed in this episode is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, site conditions, budget, or local council requirements. Building, design, investment, and rental outcomes vary significantly depending on individual factors. We recommend seeking personalised professional advice before making decisions related to property, construction, or finance.

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  Episode #54

  How to Subdivide a Block in Perth - Home Building Podcast

  Aug 3, 202622 minS2

  Subdividing is one of the most popular property strategies in Perth and one of the most misunderstood. Behan walks through everything from R Codes and zoning to battle axe vs. side by side, build strata, feasibility and why more blocks doesn't always mean more money. Chapters: 00:23 - What is subdividing and where do you start 01:18 - R Codes explained 02:39 - How to find your zoning online or through council 03:20 - Special council rules and precinct overlays 03:59 - Battle axe blocks explained 04:36 - Side by side subdivision 05:56 - The 4 metre driveway rule for battle axe blocks 07:00 - Green title vs. survey strata vs. build strata 09:30 - The subdivision process with a surveyor, WAPC, council and titles 12:00 - How long does subdivision take and what does it cost 16:30 - Running your subdivision and build at the same time 17:02 - Build strata & how to build before the title is split 18:38 - More blocks isn't always more money 19:48 - Build and hold vs. subdivide and sell 20:17 - Why vacant blocks are hard to sell and what to do instead 21:09 - Real client example What you’ll learn: What subdividing actually means and how R Codes determine what you can do Battle axe blocks vs. side by side Why 4 metres down the side is the magic number for a battle axe driveway Green title vs. survey strata vs. build strata How to run your subdivision and build at the same time to avoid delays and price rises Why more blocks doesn't always give you the best return Why selling a vacant block is harder than most people think The strategy that lets you pay off your front home using the back block Found the episode useful? Please follow & leave a comment. It really goes a long way to getting it to more people like you. DOWNLOAD STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO SUBDIVIDE https://info.independentbuildingadvice.com.au/subdivisions-guide-page ✅ Not sure whether to buy, build, extend or knock down and rebuild? Download our free Homeowner Decision Checklist here: https://info.independentbuildingadvice.com.au/decision-checklist-page?utm-homebuildingpodcast Need design & building advice? Find out more on our IBA website www.independentbuildingadvice.com.au Want more home building episodes? Visit our YouTube or website https://independentbuildingadvice.com.au/home-building-podcast/ Follow us on socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Disclaimer: The information discussed in this episode is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, site conditions, budget, or local council requirements. Building, design, investment, and rental outcomes vary significantly depending on individual factors. We recommend seeking personalised professional advice before making decisions related to property, construction, or finance.

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  Episode #53

  7 Star Energy Ratings Explained - What It Means, What It Costs & How to Get It Right | Nina Kelly

  Jul 24, 20261h 5mS2

  Energy efficiency is now mandatory for every new home in Australia but most people have no idea how the assessment actually works or what it costs. Nina Kelly from ESD Studio joins Behan to break it all down, from NatHERS ratings and climate zones to solar orientation, insulation, glazing and the whole-of-home assessment most people have never heard of. What you’ll learn: What a 7 star NatHERS rating actually means and how it's assessed How climate zones affect your rating and why Perth has two distinct zones Why solar orientation is the single most important design decision you can make The west sun problem and when to ignore orientation for the view How windows, insulation and wall construction affect your star rating The renovation trap why changing a window to a door can increase your required star rating What the whole-of-home assessment is and why gas hot water almost always triggers solar panels Allow $8,500 to $10,000 for energy efficiency upgrades here's why What existing homeowners can do to improve their rating without a full renovation Why old homes with good orientation often outperform new ones Chapters: 00:24 - What is energy efficiency and why does it matter 03:46 - How NatHERS assessments work 05:40 - Climate zones explained 06:46 - How Nina models your home and what she looks for first 09:25 - Solar orientation 10:30 - Why living areas facing south is a major problem 11:34 - When to ignore orientation for the view 14:00 - Windows (glazing ratios, types and how they affect performance) 17:20 – Insulation - what to include and where it makes the most difference 22:00 - Wall construction - brick vs. brick veneer vs. Framed 28:00 - The renovation star rating trap 33:00 - Eaves and shading 38:00 - Existing homes 48:00 - Whole-of-home assessment explained 59:39 - Gas hot water and solar panels 1:00:37 – When the budget doesn't fit for energy efficiency 1:02:37 – $10K Question About Our Guest Nina Kelly is the founder of ESD Studio, a Perth-based energy efficiency consultancy specialising in NatHERS assessments for residential builders, architects, designers and owner builders. With nearly a decade of experience across new homes, renovations and extensions, Nina helps homeowners understand and meet their energy requirements without blowing the budget. Get in touch with Nina: Website: https://esdstudio.com.au/ Socials: https://www.instagram.com/esdstudio_energy/ Thinking about building or renovating, but not sure? Download our Homeowners Decision Checklist to get started Want more home building episodes? Visit our YouTube or website https://independentbuildingadvice.com.au/home-building-podcast/ Follow us on socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Disclaimer: The information discussed in this episode is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, site conditions, budget, or local council requirements. Building, design, investment, and rental outcomes vary significantly depending on individual factors. We recommend seeking personalised professional advice before making decisions related to property, construction, or finance.

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  Episode #51

  Do's and Don'ts When Building or Extending Your Home - My 10 Cent’s

  Jul 20, 202635 minS2

  25 years of building experience distilled into one episode. Behan runs through his personal do's and don'ts across bathrooms, kitchens, doors, windows, outdoor living, lighting and energy efficiency. Some of it is controversial. All of it is honest. What you’ll learn: Why the bath in your ensuite is probably a waste of money and space The vanity vs. bench space debate and why bench space wins every time Why a single front door is better for security than a double door The $600 upgrade that makes your whole home feel bigger and grander Why the kitchen needs to be connected to your outdoor living area Hotplates in the island bench why Behan's not a fan Outdoor lighting, garden switches and why a hardwired doorbell is non-negotiable The 6 star vs. 7 star energy efficiency debate honest take 03:33 - Welcome and what we're covering today 05:07 - Do's and don'ts for your ensuite and bathroom 09:30 - Shower tap placement 10:27 - Powder room location and the guest toilet rule 13:08 - Front doors 14:38 - Feature doors vs. flush panels (how to save money here) 15:31 - Raising your door height a $600 upgrade worth doing 22:00 - Kitchen layout (sculleries, sinks and the island bench) 27:37 - Hotplates in the island 31:02 - Kitchen placement and indoor /outdoor connection 32:00 - Alfresco fans 34:20 - Outdoor lighting switches 35:55 - Energy efficiency 6 star vs. 7 star FREE Homeowner Decision Checklist Not sure whether to buy, build, extend or knock down and rebuild? Download our free Homeowner Decision Checklist here: https://info.independentbuildingadvice.com.au/decision-checklist-page?utm-homebuildingpodcast Need design & building advice? Find out more on our IBA website www.independentbuildingadvice.com.au Want more home building episodes? Visit our YouTube or website https://independentbuildingadvice.com.au/home-building-podcast/ Follow us on socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Disclaimer: The information discussed in this episode is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, site conditions, budget, or local council requirements. Building, design, investment, and rental outcomes vary significantly depending on individual factors. We recommend seeking personalised professional advice before making decisions related to property, construction, or finance.

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