Building With BuildHer

It's easy to design whatever you want - as long as you’ve got no budget! While some homeowners have the luxury of seeing every detail of their vision come to life, most of us will need to make compromises to align with our financial parameters. Today, I’m joined by Shah de Saxe, an incredible interior designer who has extensive experience in residential design. She’s curren

I’m super excited to get into today's topic, because it's one that I've been talking about a lot with our community. It also seems to be something that we as whole are struggling with. In this episode, I’m giving you an overview of feasibilities and the best method to accurately assess your building costs and profitability. Why Feasibility Studies Matter So, why do we need

As women, we often won’t talk about finance or loans and how to navigate them when looking to start a build - it even seems a little taboo! However, understanding how it all works is crucial in completing a successful renovation or home build. Today, Leah Ziskos from Entourage Finance is back to chat all about understanding construction finance and where to begin when looking a

In this episode, I’m joined by Matthew from Elevate Building Group to talk about value management in building projects. His top tip? To engage with a builder early on in your project. Through the conversation, we discuss how a builder can save you time and money while ensuring the end result aligns with your vision. Engaging a Builder Early: First things first: why should you bri

Communication is so important in construction. I know we’ve said it before, but it can’t be overstated. Communication is absolutely vital. Today I’m joined by Bek Bishop, a construction powerhouse, to discuss our experiences navigating relationships in the building process. We talk about the ways your relationship with a client will affect the project at every step from start

In today’s episode, I’m in conversation with Matthew Carland, the founder of Carland Constructions. Known for his expertise in the domain of passive houses, Matthew brings to the table a wealth of knowledge that’s not just about construction, but about uncovering the true costs of building sustainably. Let’s face it - the cost of building has been on a constant rise. And

Almost everyone would say that financial freedom is a goal for them, and in recent years property has emerged as a key path to achieving it. Today I sit down with Tom Haigh, an Australian property expert and host of The Australian Property Show, to share the power of property in building your financial future. Contrary to traditional financial planning that veers towards shares and

Many of our talented BuildHers have successfully completed owner builds using the blended builder method. And some have done so in collaboration with Loxton Built, a team of builders exceptional at creating collaborative experiences for those taking on home builds. Today, I’m chatting with one of Loxton Built’s directors, James Ind, who gives us some valuable insights on the

The world of home building is an intricate one, with various methods available that cater to the different needs of homeowners. Last week, we spoke with one of our amazing DevelopHers Samone, who took us through her successful experience with volume building. Today, we’re chatting with Janine Armstrong, the General Manager of Marketing at Carlisle Homes, to explore the efficiency

Building a new home is an exciting yet daunting process. With so many options available, it can be challenging to decide on the right path to take. One option is to take the path of volume building, and if you’re considering this for your new home you’re in luck! In today’s episode, we chat with DevelopHer Samone Shepherdson about her experience with volume building. She sha