One of the most common and costly mistakes people make is going too far down one path before realising it was the wrong one. In this solo episode, Behan breaks down the four main options available to Perth homeowners: buying established, renovating, extending, and knockdown rebuild. He cuts through the noise with real costs, honest advice, and a simple rule of thumb that could save you tens of thousands before you spend a cent on a designer.
Chapters
01:20 – Who this episode is for: owner occupiers, not investors
01:48 – The dream scenario: buying established and doing nothing
02:41 – Buying established with minor work: real renovation costs
03:49 – Kitchen & bathroom costs: what to realistically budget
04:29 – When buying established is the right move
05:11 – The lifestyle triggers that push people to move: kids, teenagers, downsizing
05:51 – When should you extend instead of buy?
07:14 – Extending: when it makes financial sense
07:48 – Preserving older homes – California bungalows and good bones
08:34 – Why extending costs more per square metre than building new
09:17 – Living in the home during an extension – tips to manage it
10:10 – The 50–60% rule: when to stop extending and start again
10:51 – Block position, house placement & what to look out for
11:14 – Don’t spend $20K on design before getting independent advice
11:38 – Why biased advice from builders and renovators costs you
12:07 – Knockdown & rebuild: demolition costs and what you gain
14:02 – Sloping blocks: when extending wins over knockdown
14:15 – IBA’s free obligation-free advice come out and chat
14:32 – Final thoughts: get a feel for the market first, then decide
01:48 – The dream scenario: buying established and doing nothing
02:41 – Buying established with minor work: real renovation costs
03:49 – Kitchen & bathroom costs: what to realistically budget
04:29 – When buying established is the right move
05:11 – The lifestyle triggers that push people to move: kids, teenagers, downsizing
05:51 – When should you extend instead of buy?
07:14 – Extending: when it makes financial sense
07:48 – Preserving older homes – California bungalows and good bones
08:34 – Why extending costs more per square metre than building new
09:17 – Living in the home during an extension – tips to manage it
10:10 – The 50–60% rule: when to stop extending and start again
10:51 – Block position, house placement & what to look out for
11:14 – Don’t spend $20K on design before getting independent advice
11:38 – Why biased advice from builders and renovators costs you
12:07 – Knockdown & rebuild: demolition costs and what you gain
14:02 – Sloping blocks: when extending wins over knockdown
14:15 – IBA’s free obligation-free advice come out and chat
14:32 – Final thoughts: get a feel for the market first, then decide
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