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Ever wondered how the orientation of your home affects its comfort and energy efficiency?  In this episode we explore why the direction your living areas face is crucial.  Discover how to find the north point and the benefits of positioning your living areas to maximize natural light.  We’ll also explain how an engineering plan can help you design a floor plan that works with your block’s orientation, plus a quick tip to help you determine the best layout for your home.

Timestamps:

1:42 - Out of sight, out of mind describes a lot of people's approach to orientation.

2:22 - Orientation does matter, here’s why. 

4:16 - Let’s start with the basics

4:20 - Find the north point, and ideally aim to have your living areas face north. 

6:43 - How an engineering plan will help you work out a suitable floorplan design. 

13:24 - Colin’s quick tip for determining the best design for block orientation. 

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Meet Ben… he’s built 8 homes… and in this episode he shares his top tips, biggest lessons, common mistakes, what took him by surprise, where the opportunities are now, and much more. Don’t miss it!

Timestamps:
2:00 - Introducing Ben.
4:10 - What sort of homes has Ben built so far? …and what process has he taken? 
7:29 - Getting your timing right, and finding someone to keep you on track.
16:08 - What are your key learnings / lessons along the way?
24:42 - Get yourself a team
25:41 - What are some of the common mistakes you have made or have seen others make? 
31:38 - What did you not plan for or what took you by surprise along the way?
43:14 - Where do you see the opportunities out there right now? 

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This level of market update would normally cost you money, but we’re bringing it to you for free. Join us as we welcome Ben Stewart from Core Projects, who takes you through some amazing insights into the current market conditions, peak pricing, land supply, the 70:30 ratio, housing targets, when to buy and much more.

Timestamps:
3:34 - Welcome to Ben from Core Projects
7:25 - Tell us about the current market conditions
13:02 - Peak pricing and impact of interest rates on land pricing
15:50 - Long term land supply across Geelong & Melbourne… and what does this 70:30 aspiration mean?
33:00 - How an Earless Dragon may be holding up 300,000 homes
40:33 - What is a development contributions plan (DCP)?
49:49 - Is it the right time to buy?

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Wondering which cooling option to choose for your new build? No probs, grab a coffee and listen in as we take you through the top 5 cooling options from cheapest to most expensive.

Topic timestamps: 
2:30 - Ceiling fans 
4:10 - Evap cooling
8:18 - Split systems 
11:11 - Bolt on refrigerated cooling 
13:17 - Reverse cycle refrigerated cooling

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Budget constraints can be a challenge when securing finance for your new home. In this episode, we share our top 10 recommendations for items you might consider removing from your building quote to ease the approval process. We'll also explore the pros and cons of completing these items after handover, helping you make informed decisions while staying on budget.

Topic timestamps
2:52 - Blinds
3:15 - Cooling (refrigerated or split systems)
4:43 - Concrete driveways and paths
5:29 - Fencing and landscaping
6:25 - Flyscreens and flywire doors
6:53 - Electrical items like down lights and power points
7:33 - Flooring after handover
7:54 - Painting feature walls
8:54 - Stone Benchtops
9:33 - Appliances - Talk to your builder if you are wanting to do this as there are some regulatory things you may need to comply with
12:40 - What are the pros of removing these items for your quote?
14:10 - What are the cons of removing these items for your quote?

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Join us as we chat with John Gilroy about Dubai's booming property market. Learn why investors are flocking to this dynamic city and what Australian investors can gain from global strategies. Get key insights into maximizing returns in international markets

Topic timestamps
1:44 - Introducing our Guest, John Gilroy.
4:30 - Tell us why people are moving to Dubai?
6:30 - Why are people investing in Dubai?
7:50 - Dubai has both a 2033 and 2040 plan, can you shed some light on this?
14:30 - What is your role?...and what do you do for potential customers?
17:20 - How do you help people plan an exit strategy?
19:22 - Are there some key takeaways you’ve found that we could learn from here in Australia?
23:58 - John shares some key stats about Dubai 
29:10 - What other services do Haus & Haus offer? 
32:55 - What is the entry point in Australian dollars to buy in Dubai?
37:06 - How does it work with tenants, rental income and tax? 
38:50 - Should a potential investor visit Dubai before buying? 

To learn more, reach out to John Gilroy…

Profile: https://www.hausandhaus.com/about-us/our-team/john-gilroy/
Mobile: +971 58 511 6883
Email: [email protected] 

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In this episode we dive into the popular investment model of co-living. We explain what it is, how it works, what it includes, how it is addressing critical housing issues, and much more. Don't miss this chance to gain essential insights to help you decide if co-living is the right choice for your next property investment.

Topic timestamps
2:50 - What is co-living? 
7:29 - What are the main inclusion differences? 
10:00 - Furniture packs explained
12:25 - Tax depreciation for the new home and the furniture
13:14 - Property Management company is the KEY
14:57 - Why would you choose a co-living property over a traditional investment?
18:45 - How does co-living help combat the rental crisis?
23:42 - How does co-living compare to NDIS and Dual-Key investments? 
30:08 - Watch our free webinar for co-living houses (link is below)

Join the to free co-living webinar > https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/312k5bn

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In this episode we share our top 5 tips to help you prepare for your colour selection appointment so you can enjoy (not stress about) the experience and make more confident decisions on the day.

Topic timestamps
2:50 - Tip #1: Attend a tour if possible 
6:56 - Tip #2: Bring photos, inspiration and theme ideas to your appointment 
9:28 - Tip #3: Set up a Pinterest page 
14:17 - Tip #4: Do your facade homework 
18:14 - Tip #5: Review your electrical plan properly and in advance

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Site costs are a key component to your building quote, and can be very confusing as they vary from builder to builder. In this episode we explain what fixed site costs are, how they work and we list the top 5 reasons fixed site costs may be varied or changed by a builder. 

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Please listen to this episode BEFORE you buy a block of land. We cover the main components of site costs, the common misconceptions and oversights, and finish with our top 3 tips for you to use before buying a block of land.

Topic timestamps
3:10 - Main two components of site costs 
3:45 - What is fill and fall? And what impact do they have on your site costs? 
7:39 - 4 common misconceptions and oversights that can cost you more 
15:07 - Top 3 tips BEFORE buying a block of land

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