Welcome to episode 64 of The Enthusiast Lab!

In this episode, we’re unpacking one of the biggest questions we get asked:
 “Where should I be looking to build in 2025?”

We talk through real suburbs where we’re currently building, what’s still available, and how your budget impacts where you can (and can’t) go. From coastal builds to custom homes in the hills, we share what’s working, what’s getting expensive, and what we’d personally do if we were starting our build journey now.

We also chat through pricing differences, site works, deposit shifts, and why land delays are becoming more common across Perth.

If you’re planning a build or just want to understand the land landscape a bit better — this is the episode for you.

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Welcome to our Eleventh Special Guest Episode of The Enthusiast Lab!

In Special Guest episodes we interview someone who is either building or have built a home and discuss their build journey. From first impressions to overall experience, we deep dive into what it feels like to build a home straight from the client’s point of view. 

In today’s episode our special guest is Riley Day, who is a Mr Enthusiast client who built his home in Brabham, WA. 

This episode is a lot more relaxed than our usual structure and has a bundle of banter and laughs. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!

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Welcome back to The Enthusiast Lab! 🎙️

We’re taking it back to where it all began — but with a fresh 2025 twist. In this revamped take on our very first episode, we dive into the essential money matters you need to know before starting your build journey.

From understanding different types of employment, to realistic timeframes, managing debt, loans, savings, and more — this episode is your go-to guide to getting financially ready to build. Whether you're just dreaming or already deep in planning, this conversation is packed with practical advice to help you start strong and stay smart.

Hit play and take the first (or next!) step towards turning your building dreams into reality.

That's it for today's episode! We hope you found this topic helpful and helps you make a more educated decision on when you start looking into building.

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Welcome to episode 62 of The Enthusiast Lab,

In today's episode we have a special guest – Mike & Denise, husband and wife team from Doors 4 Pawz. They have jumped on the podcast today to talk about their company, and what they have to offer, and what considerations you should make prior to purchasing a pet door!

We hope you find this episode fun and useful either for yourself or for your family and friends who have furry little friends!

Doors 4 Pawz contact info below:

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Welcome to episode 61 of The Enthusiast Lab,

In this candid episode, we pull back the curtain on our journey of running Mr Enthusiast, openly admitting how often we've found ourselves "winging it" throughout our nine-year business journey. Now, we're actively seeking ways to stop improvising and add intentional structure to our operations.

We share our struggles with managing the numerous moving parts involved in growing the business, deciding on future goals, and determining the sequence of actionable steps. We also discuss the realities of the significant time investment required to run and grow a business effectively, especially when lacking formal business experience.

We'd love your thoughts and engagement on this episode! Share your opinions, advice, and let us know what business challenges you'd like us to discuss next.

Tune in for an honest look at the genuine hurdles of transitioning from "winging it" to running a structured, intentional business.

That's it for today's episode! 

We hope you found this topic helpful and helps you make a more educated decision on when you start looking into building.

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Welcome to episode 60 of The Enthusiast Lab,

In this special follow-up episode, we welcome my younger brother David onto the podcast to share his personal experiences of building a home while navigating life as a solo FIFO (Fly-In-Fly-Out) worker. With David now nearing the end of the admin stage and ready to start construction, we dive deeply into the emotional and mental challenges he's faced on this journey.

David candidly discusses the unique struggles of FIFO life, including maintaining relationships with friends and family amidst his demanding work schedule. He opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of diligently saving for a home deposit, only to face the moment of hesitation when it's time to part with his hard-earned savings.

We also touch on the challenge of delayed gratification in a world accustomed to instant rewards, highlighting the emotional complexities clients like David face while making repayments and deposits without immediately seeing their dream home materialise.

That's it for today's episode! 

We hope you found this topic helpful and helps you make a more educated decision on when you start looking into building.

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Welcome to episode 59 of The Enthusiast Lab,

In today's episode we decided to have a look into David’s prestart VO and see what we opted to upgrade. 

David is Julias younger brother and we talked about the upgrades he made in prestart and why.

We hope you found this topic helpful and helps you make a more educated decision on when you start looking into building.

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Welcome to episode 58 of The Enthusiast Lab,

In today's episode we have a special guest – Ryan Milroy the Land Estate Manager for Kingsford in Bullsbrook. 

He’s jumped onboard to chat about what’s up and coming to Bullsbrook and an overview of the land and community they are developing.

We hope you found this topic helpful and helps you make a more educated decision on when you start looking into building.

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Welcome to episode 57 of The Enthusiast Lab,

In today's episode we have a special guest – Ryan Milroy the Land Estate Manager for Kingsford in Bullsbrook. He’s jumped onboard to chat about the stages of land development.

We took a deep dive into the land aspect of building and covered the main stages of land development – from virgin land all the way through to the blocks completed ready to be titled.

That's it for today's episode! 

We hope you found this topic helpful and helps you make a more educated decision on when you start looking into building.

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Welcome to episode 56 of The Enthusiast Lab,

In today's episode we decided to just spit yarn about what’s happening in the industry, what’s happening in the market, what’s happening in our lives and other general business.

We discussed house and land package amounts, the recent rate drop, new builder who we have partnered with and other cool items that were just a little too small for a full episode.

We hope you found this topic helpful and helps you make a more educated decision on when you start looking into building.

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