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A fundamental design principal missed by many “designers” or “consultants” in the industry.  
 
Solar orientation is extremely important to achieve an energy efficient and comfortable home.  

Behan breaks down solar orientation in the most practical way possible what it is, why bad orientation costs you money, and a simple six-point scorecard you can use to test any floor plan yourself. He also covers the exceptions most designers get wrong: when a good backyard view beats perfect north-facing, why east always wins over west, and the one scenario where western sun is worth the trade-off. 

What you'll learn: 

• Why solar orientation is one of the first things IBA checks on every design review and often one of the biggest problems they find 

• How the sun moves differently in winter versus summer in Perth (southern hemisphere) 

• Why bad solar orientation costs you money before you've even poured the slab 

• Why your main living areas should face north and why north-east is even better 

• The six-point scorecard Behan uses to rate any floor plan's solar performance in minutes 

• Which rooms matter most for orientation and which ones you can trade off 

• When your backyard view or outlook should override the solar orientation rules 

• Why east always beats west if you can't face north 

• The one exception where western sun is worth the pain (ocean views and how to manage it) 

• What a western-facing living area actually feels like in a Perth summer afternoon 

• The white aggregate mistake that makes your alfresco unusable when the sun hits it 

Chapters:  

01:40 - How the sun moves in winter vs summer (Perth / southern hemisphere) 

02:53 - Why bad solar orientation costs you money 

03:58 - Which rooms matter most and which ones you can trade off 

04:35 - Main living areas should face north 

05:15 - Why north-east is even better than due north 

05:44 - The six-point scorecard: how to rate your own floor plan 

06:48 - When your block shape forces a compromise 

07:22 - When your backyard view beats orientation 

08:00 - If you can't go north: always choose east over west 

08:45 - The ocean view exception (and how to manage the western sun) 

09:24 - What a western-facing living area actually feels like in summer 

10:14 - Bonus tip: avoid white aggregate in your alfresco 

11:09 - Final takeaway: north-east is the rule, but know the exceptions 

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Landscaping is one of the most important parts of a home and the thing most often left until the budget is gone. Behan sits down with Perth landscaper Stuart Cattanach of Greener Scapes to talk lawn choices, paving vs exposed aggregate, artificial turf, realistic budgets, design tricks that make a backyard pop, and what to plan during your build so you only have to do it once.

What you'll learn:

- Why landscaping should be budgeted early, and how plans to sell change your choices

- How to pick a lawn for shade, kids, pets and the time you actually have to maintain it

- Why paving and exposed aggregate are closer in price than they used to be

- When artificial lawn makes sense, and the common concerns about it

- How one hero feature, fence colour and contrast can lift a backyard

- Where to place fire pits, pools and wellness areas so you don't lose usable space

- What to sort during design and build: irrigation lines, outdoor lighting switches and outdoor power

- How to get a decent backyard on a tight budget

Chapters: 

00:58 - Stuart's background and Greener Scapes 


05:31 - Do it once, do it right 

07:03 - Choosing the right lawn 


11:39 - Paving vs exposed aggregate 


13:17 - Artificial lawn 

16:17 - How much to budget for a backyard 


18:50 - Making a backyard pop 


26:25 - One hero feature, fire pits and pool placement 


31:53 - Honed aggregate, limestone and decking 


37:00 - Landscaping on a tight budget 


44:24 - Lessons from Stuart's own build 


47:07 - What to plan before you landscape 


49:46 - The $10,000 question 

About Our Guest:

Stuart Cattanach is the owner of Greener Scapes, a Perth landscaping business focused on corporate-level customer service and doing landscaping properly once. Before landscaping he spent years in the police force, then ran a garden maintenance business in the UK before returning to Perth.

Stu's contact details:

Website: greenerscapes.com.au

Instagram: www.instagram.com/greenerscapeswa

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559010826022

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There's a brick shortage in WA, and it could affect your build. Behan explains why Midland Brick is prioritising its biggest and most reliable builders, then gives a high level run through the alternative build methods, including brick veneer, full timber and steel frame, reverse brick veneer, SIPs and modular construction, with the myths and trade-offs of each. 

What you'll learn: 

- How Midland Brick is allocating limited supply, and why smaller builders and new clients are most exposed 

- Why brick veneer uses fewer bricks and what it means for the "hollow wall" knock 

- How timber frame with insulation compares with brick on sound, according to Behan's past testing 

- Why termites aren't a good reason to rule out a timber frame 

- Why reverse brick veneer is often recommended for WA's hot summers and cool winters 

- Why Perth has a roof carpenter shortage, and how COVID grants pushed up brick and timber prices 

- How SIP and modular construction work, and where they suit best (especially acreage and country builds) 

- What to ask your builder if the shortage is affecting your build 

Chapters: 

00:26 - The WA brick shortage and what you can do about it 
02:33 - How Midland Brick is allocating bricks 
03:35 - Brick veneer and the hollow wall myth 
06:12 - Fully framed timber homes 
07:48 - Termites and timber framing 
08:54 - Steel framing 
09:49 - Thermal mass and reverse brick veneer 
11:58 - Perth's roof carpenter shortage 
13:25 - Where the brick shortage is heading 
14:08 - SIP construction 
15:24 - Modular construction 
17:08 - Talking to your builder and next steps 
18:00 - Share your feedback and request a deep dive 

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The government has changed the rules on negative gearing and capital gains tax, and a lot of Perth homeowners and investors are unsure what it means for them. Financial adviser Robert Tawil of Vantage Wealth returns to re-record our earlier chat and breaks the changes down in plain English. We cover selling, subdividing and building, and when it's worth getting an expert in your corner. 

What you'll learn: 

• Why the market matters less than your personal situation if you're staying in your home long term 

• How capital gains tax works when you sell your main residence versus an investment property 

• What changes on 1 July 2027 and how gains are split between the old and new methods 

• How negative gearing now works on existing properties, and why new builds keep the concession 

• Why reduced borrowing power is cooling the market, not just investor sentiment 

• What happens to your tax when you subdivide your own block, or build on it 

• Why you shouldn't demolish your home before your approvals are locked in 

• The difference between a financial adviser and an accountant, and when to speak to each 

Chapters: 
00:24 - Why we re-recorded after the new laws 
02:09 - Market uncertainty and days on market 
04:01 - Does the market matter if you're staying put? 
10:25 - Why get advice before big decisions 
15:44 - Selling a home you've lived in for 20 years 
16:35 - Capital gains tax changes on investment property 
19:41 - Negative gearing: how the rules changed 
28:01 - New builds versus existing homes 
28:42 - Granny flats and subdividing 
30:36 - Why you shouldn't demolish too early 
33:24 - Subdividing your own block and capital gains tax 
34:46 - Financial adviser versus accountant 
38:14 - When to start talking to an adviser 
43:38 - The $10,000 question 

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About Our Guest: 
Robert Tawil is a licensed financial adviser at Vantage Wealth in Perth. He helps clients plan for retirement and manage investments, insurance and structures, working alongside their accountants. He is also currently building with IBA.  

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Reading your plans and understanding your build 101 
 
How many of these did you know? Comment them below 
 
We break down the "boring" details builders assume you already know - coursing heights, FFL, slab thickness, door and window codes - the stuff that quietly makes or breaks your build. Miss these and you can end up with a garage that won't fit your 4WD, a kitchen benchtop that costs thousands more than it should, or a home that floods every time it rains. 

What we cover: 

• Brick coursing - why 86mm is the number to know, and how to read course heights on your elevations 

• Reading a survey - how to check if your land slopes, and why it matters more than you think 

• Finished floor level (FFL) - what it tells you about flooding risk and street presence 

• Stone benchtops - the slab sizes that keep costs down, and the difference between 20, 40 and 60mm edges 

• Provisional sums vs fixed price vs cost plus - and why one of these puts all the risk on you 

• Room sizes - what actually makes a "good" bedroom, garage or hallway 

• Slab thickness options and why the upstairs slab matters more than people think 

• Door and window codes - what those little letters (A, FX, OBS) actually mean on your plan 

• Bi-fold and stacker doors - the one detail almost everyone gets wrong 

Chapters:  

00:51 - Brick coursing and the 86mm number 

01:43 - Finished floor level (FFL) and reading a survey 

04:36 - Why you should order a survey early 

05:32 - Stone benchtop slab sizes 

06:49 - Stone thickness options 

07:44 - Ideal bench-to-island distance 

08:21 - Naked flame vs induction cooktops 

08:59 - Why 1:100 plans make sizing easier 

11:09 - It's normal to struggle reading a plan 

12:01 - Provisional sums explained 

12:24 - Fixed price vs cost plus 

16:05 - Hallway widths 

16:57 - Double bedroom sizes 

19:10 - Slab thickness options 

21:37 - Garage heights and courses 

22:37 - Garage sizes 

23:09 - Step-downs for outdoor areas 

24:23 - Door widths 

26:35 - Front door sizing 

27:26 - Window codes (A, FX, OBS, S) 

28:54 - How to read window height numbers 

30:17 - Gas lift and bi-fold doors 

31:39 - Stacker doors and which one opens first 

32:11 - Lighting plan legends 

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Brad D'Lima, WA State Manager at Stone Ambassador, joins the podcast to unpack everything homeowners need to know about stone benchtops. From the engineered stone ban and how Stone Ambassador got ahead of it, to the real differences between Zenith, Vasari and Kaya surfaces, this episode covers pricing, slab sizing, maintenance and the mistakes that quietly add thousands to your build. 

What you’ll learn:  

• What caused the engineered stone ban and how Stone Ambassador developed a compliant product ahead of it 

• The real differences between Zenith (engineered stone alternative), Vasari (porcelain) and Kaya (hybrid) surfaces 

• Why standard 3.2m x 1.6m slab sizing affects your benchtop cost, and how an oversized island can cost you an extra slab 

• How chips, cracks and stains are repaired, and the everyday cleaning routine that keeps stone looking new 

• Why gas cooktops need extra clearance for a stone splashback, and when to consider electric or induction instead 

• Why viewing a full slab in the gallery matters more than judging a small sample 

• How builder standard ranges vs upgrade selections affect your final stone cost 

Chapters:  

00:23 - Introducing Brad D'Lima and Stone Ambassador 
01:03 - Brad's background in architectural drafting and buildin 
04:08 - What the engineered stone ban is and why it happened 
06:07 - How Stone Ambassador developed Zenith ahead of the ban 
08:29 - Zenith, Vasari and Kaya surfaces explained 
11:25 - Pricing differences between engineered stone and porcelain 
14:35 - Edge details, thickness and design options 
16:28 - Why viewing a full slab beats a small sample 
23:15 - Chips, cracks and repairs 
28:51 - Cleaning and maintenance across stone types 
36:00 - Slab sizing and avoiding an unnecessary join 
41:05 - Dos and don'ts when choosing your stone 
46:10 - Gas cooktops and splashback clearance rules 
53:00 - How Stone Ambassador became WA's market leader 

About Our Guest: Brad D’Lima & Stone Ambassador 

Brad D'Lima is the Western Australian State Manager at Stone Ambassador, bringing over 20 years of building industry experience spanning architectural drafting, new home sales and custom home design. He's spent the last three and a half years at Stone Ambassador as it grew from challenger brand to national market leader. 

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Behan breaks down why so many people make bad building decisions after asking the wrong people for advice. From well meaning family members to anonymous forums and salespeople with a vested interest, he explains exactly who to trust, who to ignore, and how to protect your build from other people's opinions. 

What you'll learn: 

- Why advice from family and friends can quietly derail your build 

- The "Uncle effect" and why one opinion can undo months of good design work 

- Why you should pick one trusted advisor instead of asking everybody 

- The hidden risk of posting your plans on building forums and social media 

- How to spot fake reviews and competitors posing as buyers online 

- Why a salesperson's advice is rarely neutral, and a real example of inflated pricing 

- How to ask for advice in sections instead of on your whole home at once 

- Why AI answers about building should always be double checked 

Chapters: 

00:00 - Why bad advice derails builds at every stage 

01:08 - Family advice and why well meaning isn't the same as well informed 

02:39 - Don't share your plans with everybody 

03:44 - Choose one trusted advisor and stick with them 

04:17 - The Uncle effect: how one opinion creates fear and confusion 

05:51 - The danger of asking for advice in online forums 

07:04 - Fake reviews and competitors posing as unhappy buyers 

09:12 - Why salespeople are rarely neutral (the Ford vs Toyota example) 

11:13 - Real example: a $300,000 markup from a builder with a vested interest 

12:30 - Ask for advice in sections, not on the whole home 

13:21 - Being careful with AI advice 

13:41 - Final takeaway: get advice from experts, not everybody 

FREE Homeowner Decision Checklist 👇🏽🏡 
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About Independent Building Advice 

Building a home shouldn't mean stress, costly mistakes, and constant overwhelm but for most people, it does, so that’s why we exists. We help homeowners navigate every step of the home building journey, from first concept to move-in day. We know what things actually cost, we work across 21 vetted builders so you can compare properly, and we're in your corner the whole way through... not the builder's. Think of us as your building advantage. 

Building or renovating a home soon? 
Find out more about what we do: www.independentbuildingadvice.com.au  

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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. 

BONUS CHARITY EPISODE: ST BARTS

Homelessness in Perth is more common - and far more hidden - than most people realise. Vanessa Baxter from St Bart's joins the podcast to explain what homelessness actually looks like, how Perth's services work together to help people off the street and into stable housing, and why she believes most of us are only 2-3 steps away from finding ourselves in the same situation. 

What you'll learn: 

- What homelessness in Perth actually looks like beyond people sleeping rough 

- Why hidden homelessness among women is a growing and often overlooked issue 

- How Perth's "no wrong door" network connects people to the right support 

- What a transitional housing pathway looks like, from a shared room to your own apartment 

- Why bricks and mortar alone doesn't solve homelessness 

- The health toll of homelessness, including a dramatically shorter life expectancy 

- What St Bart's is building next in East Perth 

- How to help through donating or volunteering 

Chapters: 

00:23 - Homelessness in Perth 
00:57 - What St Bart's does 
01:17 - Redefining what homelessness actually looks like 
01:42 - Hidden homelessness among women 
02:08 - Perth's 22,000-person social housing waitlist 
02:45 - The "no wrong door" referral network 
04:20 - Inside transitional housing 
04:59 - Case study: four months living at Perth Airport 
07:23 - Relearning trust and social norms 
14:04 - Why housing alone doesn't solve homelessness 
20:43 - Building two new sites: aged care and social housing 
27:01 - Why we're all "2-3 steps away" from homelessness 
28:04 - The impact on life expectancy 
37:45 - $10K Questions 

About Vanessa Baxter from St Barts

Vanessa Baxter leads Strategic Partnerships and Engagement at St Bart's, a Perth housing and homelessness charity operating for almost 65 years. Her background spans hospitality, education, and not-for profit, spanning multiple countries, including corporate partnerships to support homelessness services at Auckland City Mission in New Zealand before returning home to Perth.

Visit St Barts website: http://stbarts.org.au/

Get in touch with St Barts: [email protected]

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The kitchen is the heart of the home and one of the most expensive things to get wrong. In this episode Behan breaks down his do's and don'ts for kitchen location, layout, sculleries, storage and lighting. Practical, opinionated and straight from 25 years of designing Perth homes. 
 
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https://info.independentbuildingadvice.com.au/kitchen-design-checklist-page 

What you’ll learn:  

• Where to position your kitchen in the home 

• The kitchen triangle  

• Why 1200mm between benches is the minimum  

• Scullery do's and don'ts  

• Breakfast bar seating  

• Kitchen lighting  

• Powerpoint placement  

Chapters:  

00:04 - Kitchen location in the home 
01:22 - Garage access and shopping bag rule 
01:50 - Kitchen position for families with kids 
02:06 - Kitchen off the alfresco - indoor outdoor flow 
02:46 - Natural light and dark colour kitchens 
03:00 - Kitchen layout - the triangle explained 
05:00 - Sink placement - island vs back bench 
08:00 - Bench spacing - the 1200mm rule 
12:00 - Scullery design - do's and don'ts 
18:00 - Sink in the scullery vs main kitchen 
22:00 - Storage - overhead cupboards, drawers and pantry 
28:00 - Breakfast bar seating and push-to-open cupboard problem 
30:38 - Kitchen lighting - bench lights and skylights 
31:54 - Dimmers, separate switches and mood lighting 
32:40 - Scullery sensor lights and PowerPoint placement 

What should we cover next time? 

Tell us what you think must go into the kitchen to upgrade it to the next level. And make sure you follow us on whatever platform you’re on, so you don’t miss out on part 2.  

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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. 

Most Australians are told to buy a home, pay it off over 30 years and call it financial freedom. But is that actually the best strategy? Tim Guest from Infinite Wealth has spent 15 years helping everyday Australians build genuine passive income through property and his perspective on the traditional path might surprise you.  

What you’ll learn:  

• Why owning your own home might not be the best first financial move 

• What "infinite wealth" means and why it has nothing to do with being rich 

• The difference between financial security and financial freedom 

• Why high income alone will never give you the life you want 

• How to build a property portfolio that replaces your income 

• The role of negative gearing, tax and leverage in property investment 

• Why most people wait too long to start and what to do instead 

• How to find and work with the right property investment advisor 

• Why the media's property reporting is almost always working against you 

Chapters:  
01:12 - What is Infinite Wealth and who does it help 
01:56 - Tim's story - growing up in Gosnells and watching his dad break down 
04:20 - Why climbing the corporate ladder never leads to financial freedom 
05:49 - The moment Tim knew he needed a different plan 
07:00 - What most Australians get wrong about wealth 
10:00 - Is buying your own home really the Australian dream worth chasing? 
15:00 - Rentvesting explained - renting where you live, buying where it makes sense 
22:00 - How to build a property portfolio from scratch 
28:00 - Negative gearing, tax and how leverage actually works 
35:00 - The biggest mistakes first-time investors make 
42:00 - How to find the right property in the right location 
48:00 - Why the news is almost always wrong about property 
54:55 - Only take advice from people who are where you want to be 
56:39 - How to reach Tim and Infinite Wealth 
57:27 - The $10K question  

About Our Guest  

Tim Guest is a renowned Australian investor, entrepreneur, and financial educator who has dedicated his career to empowering individuals and families to achieve their financial dreams. 

As the founder and Managing Director of the Infinite Group, Tim is at the forefront of financial education, blending his deep expertise with a passion for transformative learning. 

Get in touch with Tim:  
Infinite Wealth: https://infinitewealth.com.au/tim-guest/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/infinitewealthau/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitewealthau/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfoZYxghqClEql8we5IgTGw 

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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.