Painting feels simple… until you’re halfway through and it’s felt like forever. Most homeowners underestimate just how much technique, prep work and product knowledge goes into getting a clean, long-lasting finish. In this episode, we sit down with Tracie & Peter Barrass, married couple running an amazing painting company, with more than 47 years of experience, to unpack everything you should know before picking up a roller or hiring someone who will actually do it right.

If you’re designing, drafting, or planning a new home, this episode will give you the clarity you need to avoid costly copyright disputes and protect your investment. Design copyright is one of the most widely misunderstood parts of the home building process. Who owns your plans? Can you take your design to another builder? Does changing ten percent actually protect you? And what happens if your builder goes under? In this episode, we sit down with David Wilson from Stratocumulus Legal to break down the real rules around design copyright, plan ownership, implied licenses, moral rights, and the common myths repeated in the building industry.

Boston Cable, buyer’s agent and property strategist, unpacks the realities of Perth’s wild property market record-low stock levels, bidding wars, and why so many people are overpaying for average homes.

Ever wondered what all those property terms actually mean green title, strata, survey strata, tenants in common, or joint tenants? In this episode of The Home Building Podcast, Behan sits down with Kealeigh Barker, property and leasing lawyer at Lavan , to unpack the legal side of property ownership in Western Australia. From understanding titles and strata schemes to knowing when to use a settlement agent vs. a lawyer, Kealeigh breaks down complex topics into plain English. You’ll also learn how to avoid common pitfalls like double stamp duty, poorly written contracts, and bylaw confusion. If you’re planning to buy, subdivide, or develop in WA this episode will help you protect your biggest investment.