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Builders Beyond Borders

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If you're a first-time home builder or want to renovate your home in Australia and feel overwhelmed by the process, you're not alone.
Builders Beyond Borders is the podcast that helps everyday Aussies navigate the home building and renovation journey with confidence. Hosted by experienced Australian builders, this show delivers real stories, expert insights, and practical advice for anyone planning to build or renovate their home.
Each episode unpacks what really happens on-site — from understanding builder quotes to avoiding budget blowouts and delays. Whether you're still dreaming, ready to break ground, or somewhere in between, you'll learn how to avoid costly mistakes and make informed decisions.
If you're searching for honest conversations about new home construction, home renovation tips, building timelines, or what to expect during a custom build in Australia, this podcast is your new best mate.
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52 episodes
since Sept. 19, 2025
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51. Is Building in the Country Worth It? Builders Share the Good and the Challenging

51. Is Building in the Country Worth It? Builders Share the Good and the Challenging

Is building in the country worth it? Paul Kennedy from Independent Building Solutions in Canberra sits down with Hugh from New Realm Homes in Melbourne and Wayne from Preston Builders in Warracknabeal, Victoria, to share the good and the challenging sides of building outside the city. There's plent…
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R U OK? Why Your Builder's Mental Health Matters To Your Build

R U OK? Why Your Builder's Mental Health Matters To Your Build

Your builder is juggling your home, a dozen other clients, subbies, suppliers and a family of their own. So who's checking in on them? We recorded this one on R U OK? Day. Hugh from New Realm Homes sits down with Andy Kearns from Perway Construction Services and Paul Kennedy from Independent Build…
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49. No, Your Renovation Can't Start In Three Weeks

49. No, Your Renovation Can't Start In Three Weeks

You've filled out the enquiry form, you're excited, and you've put your ideal start date as three weeks time. We get this one a lot. Shannon from DJH Builders in Tassie is joined by Paul from Independent Building Solutions in Canberra and Hugh from New Realm Homes in Melbourne to walk you through …
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48. Owner Builder Mistakes That Cost You Double

48. Owner Builder Mistakes That Cost You Double

Thinking about taking on your own build or reno to save a few grand? Before you do, this one's worth a listen. In this episode, we sit down with Paul from Independent Building Solutions in Canberra, Shannon from DJH Builders in Tassie, and Hugh from New Realm Homes in Melbourne to talk through the …
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47. What Homeowners Get From a Husband and Wife Builder Team

47. What Homeowners Get From a Husband and Wife Builder Team

When you hire a builder who runs the business alongside their partner, you're getting something different to a big corporate team or a one-man band. In this episode, Andy from Perway Construction in WA sits down with Shannon from DJH Builders in Tassie to unpack what that dynamic actually looks lik…
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46. Why Renovations Take Longer Than Homeowners Expect

46. Why Renovations Take Longer Than Homeowners Expect

Renovations rarely run to the timeline homeowners have in their head, and in this episode Shannon Hodgetts (DJH Builders), Matt Auld (Matthew Auld Builder) and Andy Kearns (Perway Construction) unpack exactly why. We get into what really happens when walls come off and old practices are exposed, w…
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45. Block or Grand Designs? Why Most Homeowner Budgets Don't Match the Real Cost of Building

45. Block or Grand Designs? Why Most Homeowner Budgets Don't Match the Real Cost of Building

In this episode of Builders Beyond Borders, we sit down to unpack one of the biggest disconnects we see in the industry: the gap between what homeowners think their build or renovation will cost, and what it actually costs to bring their project to life. Hugh is joined by Andy and Louise from Perw…
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44. The Value of Having a Business Coach as a Builder in Australia

44. The Value of Having a Business Coach as a Builder in Australia

In this episode we sit down to talk about something that's been a game changer for our building businesses: having a business coach in your corner as a builder. We talk about our years inside Builders Business Blackbelt, a coaching group built specifically for residential builders across Australia.…
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43. When Something Goes Wrong on Your Build, This Is How You Know You Chose the Right Builder

43. When Something Goes Wrong on Your Build, This Is How You Know You Chose the Right Builder

Every building project will face challenges. Unexpected site conditions. Delays. Variations. Mistakes. Supply issues. The difference isn't whether something goes wrong—it's how your builder responds when it does. In this episode of Builders Beyond Borders, Hugh, Andy, and Dean have an honest con…
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42. Tools Down: Why Good Builders Burn Out And What It Costs Homeowners

42. Tools Down: Why Good Builders Burn Out And What It Costs Homeowners

Builder burnout doesn't just affect the builder. In this episode we sit down with Mick Hawes from Builders Business Blackbelt, o unpack why so many good, capable builders end up overloaded and undercharged, and what that actually costs the homeowners they're working with. From free quoting to poor …
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