Building your dream home? Let’s be real: delays happen.

In this episode, Jaimi and Maddie unpack the emotional roller coaster of construction delays, why they’re normal, and how to manage them like a total boss.

If you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or just want the truth about what really goes down on site, this one's for you.

🛠️ What We Cover

• Why construction delays are normal (and built into your timeline)
• How to manage portal updates, builder communication, and your own expectations
• Real-life examples of what can go wrong and how it all gets fixed
• Why a building inspector is your best investment
• How to stay calm, clear, and in control when emotions run high

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📍This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Western Australia.

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In this episode of Home Building Like a Boss, Jaimi sits down with client Grace, a first-home buyer who tackled one of the trickiest building journeys out there: building solo on a battle-axe block (aka an old suburb). Tune in understand the differences between a new estate and older area!
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From dodgy fences and tight councils to builder mistakes and financial curve-balls, Grace opens up about the highs, lows, and everything she learned the hard way.
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If you’re a first-home buyer thinking of building behind an existing house (or just wondering if you can do it on your own), this episode is a must-listen.

🧭 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why Grace chose to build on an older block (and how she made it work)
✅ What really happens when you deal with tricky neighbours and fencing issues
✅ How a building broker helped her feel confident, informed, and supported
✅ The unexpected costs that come with building behind an existing home
✅ Pre-start wins: how she created a designer feel without blowing the budget
✅ The emotional roller coaster of building and how to stay sane during it
✅ Her advice for anyone building solo (or feeling overwhelmed)

💬 Grace’s Biggest Takeaways:

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Designing your dream home shouldn’t feel like a jigsaw puzzle with missing pieces. In this episode, we’re diving into the custom design process step by step to help you avoid overwhelm and build a home that actually works for you. Whether you’ve got a Pinterest board bursting with inspo or zero clue where to begin, this one’s for you.

We’re breaking down:
✅ How to know if a builder even lets you make changes
✅ What “custom design” really means (and when it costs extra)
✅ The one question most people forget to ask
✅ How your block shape, budget, and lifestyle impact your layout
✅ The truth about sculleries, walk-in pantries, and other trending features
✅ The stuff you can change later… and the stuff you absolutely can’t
 

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In this raw, real, and unfiltered episode, Jaimi chats with one of her very first clients, Lauren and Wajee. A power couple who built their dream home at the peak of the Perth building boom (and survived to tell the tale!).

From choosing between building vs. buying, navigating delays, dealing with a misplaced wall (yep, really), and learning how to shut out the comparison trap, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and lessons that every first-time builder needs to hear.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
 ✅ Why Lauren and Wajee chose to build instead of buy
 ✅ How they managed their wish list vs. budget like pros
 ✅ What really happened when their kid’s bedroom was accidentally shrunk
 ✅ Why communication (not delays) was the hardest part of construction
 ✅ The mindset shift that helped them stay sane during the process
 ✅ How their home became more than just a house, it became a legacy
 ✅ Their top advice for anyone feeling scared to take the plunge into building

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Episode Summary:
Pre-construction is one of the most critical stages of your home-building journey, but it’s also the most misunderstood. Many people assume construction is the most important part, but without a solid pre-construction process, you’re setting yourself up for delays, stress, and unexpected costs.

In this episode, Jaimi and Maddie break down exactly what happens during pre-construction, why it’s the instruction manual for your build, and how to stay in control so you can move through the process efficiently.

Whether you're about to start your building journey or already in pre-construction, this episode is packed with insider tips to help you make informed decisions, avoid unnecessary delays, and feel confident every step of the way.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔ What is pre-construction? Why this stage sets the foundation for your entire build.
✔ Common misconceptions - why people think nothing is happening when there’s actually A LOT going on behind the scenes.
✔ How you can speed up your pre-construction process (and what will slow it down).
✔ The impact of small changes - why constantly tweaking your plan can push your timeline back by months.
✔ The importance of pre-start prep - how being organised can save you stress, money, and time.
✔ The comparison trap - why looking at someone else’s build can ruin your experience.
✔ How to design a home that grows with you - future-proofing your layout while sticking to a budget.

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In this episode, your host Jaimi sits down with client Jodie to talk about their building journey and the mistakes that almost cost them thousands and a design they didn’t LOVE. 

If you're about to start your building journey, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to navigate the process like a pro.

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Before she became a building broker, Mim went through the home-building process just like any other first-home buyer, excited, a little unsure, and trusting the process. Now, as someone who helps others navigate the building journey every day, she sees things through a completely different lens.

In this episode, Mim reflects on her building experience, not because it was bad, but because she now understands what she could have done differently. From the questions she didn’t know to ask to the design decisions she didn’t realise she had control over, Mim shares how her perspective has changed and what she wants first-home buyers to know before they start. 

If you’re building and want to feel more in control, informed, and confident in your decisions, this episode is packed with real-world insights to help you.

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Most first-home buyers make at least one of these mistakes and it costs them big.

You walk into a display home and fall in love. You see a “fixed price” contract and think it’s locked in. You sign for a block of land, assuming the price is the price. Wrong.

In this episode, your host Jaimi is exposing the six biggest traps first-home buyers fall into and how to avoid them. If you don’t know this, you’re walking into your build completely blind.

Most people find out too late. But after this episode, you won’t be one of them.

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If you’re stuck renting and wondering is building even possible for us? This episode is for you.

Kelsey & Liam thought home ownership was out of reach. With no massive savings and no clue where to start, they assumed building was years away, until they realised they’d been looking at it all wrong.

In this episode, Jaimi sits down with client Kelsey as she shares their real, unfiltered building journey, from struggling to find land in a tough market to overcoming pre-start overwhelm and making their dream home happen.

✅ How they made building possible, without years of saving
✅ The land search struggle & the biggest mistakes to avoid
✅ Pre-start panic: Why it’s overwhelming & how to prepare properly
✅ Why they never went straight to a builder (and why you shouldn’t either)

If you’re dreaming of building but don’t know where to start, this episode will give you the insider knowledge and confidence to take the first step.

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In this episode your host Jaimi breaks down how to understand “promotions” that builders are offering and what they really mean. 

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