In this episode your host Jaimi explains the term “time is money" means and how it can impact your build as the client, along with what it means for the builder. Tune into this episode to understand the fine line between making effective and efficient decisions on your building journey, but not rushed decisions. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a ...
Feb 19, 2024•8 min•Ep. 41
In this episode, your host Jaimi sits down with Aquilla & Angelo who have recently picked up their keys and finished the building journey. Tune into the episode to listen to the story & perspective of another first-home buyer building their own home. 🏡 Aquilla & Angelo’s building journey 🏡 Decision between established & building 🏡 What led Aquilla & Angelo to work with a building broker over going with a builder directly 🏡 Highlights & key milestones 🏡 Challenges dur...
Feb 05, 2024•29 min•Ep. 40
Have you been told that you need a 20% deposit to get into your own home? In this episode your host Jaimi will explain why this is a MYTH and how you can get into your own home with a 5% deposit. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Western Australia. The information shared on HOME BUILDING LIKE A BOSS is general in nature and does...
Jan 22, 2024•7 min•Ep. 39
In this episode your host Jaimi gives you 5 tips to help you navigate the building process. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Western Australia. The information shared on HOME BUILDING LIKE A BOSS is general in nature and does not take into consideration your individual circumstances, it is not intended to be specific advice. Th...
Jan 15, 2024•9 min•Ep. 38
In this episode your host Jaimi chats with interior designer and pre-start consultant Maddie about understanding your pre-start variations, following on from the episode on how to prepare for pre-start. 🏡 Tips on how to read your variation 🏡 Issues people commonly face when going over their variation 🏡 Changes in your variation 🏡 What is the process when signing off on your variation? 🏡 How builders price and write variations 🏡 When to pay your builder for your pre-start upgrades ➡️ BOOK A...
Dec 25, 2023•20 min•Ep. 36
In this episode your host Jaimi sits down with Chloe who is a client to talk about her building journey as a young single female. 🏡 Building as a single female 🏡 Navigating the building process 🏡 Key milestones 🏡 Challenges 🏡 What Chloe has learnt over the journey 🏡 Advice for other single females looking at building 🏡 Building V Established Tune in to hear Chloe’s amazing and inspiring story! ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTER...
Dec 18, 2023•19 min•Ep. 35
In this episode your host Jaimi sits down with Maddie Stott, our prestart and interior design guru to chat about all things prestart. Prestart can be stressful if you’re unprepared, tune into this episode to find out how you can feel confident and prepared for your meeting with your builder. 🏡 How to prepare for prestart? 🏡 What to be mindful of? 🏡 Tips n tricks to save you money 🏡 The low down on the prestart process while building a new home ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT...
Dec 11, 2023•29 min•Ep. 34
In this episode your host Jaimi talks about 3 red flags to look out for when you’re looking for a builder. Learn what to keep an eye on when chatting with builders 🚩 ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Western Australia. The information shared on HOME BUILDING LIKE A BOSS is general in nature and does not take into consideration ...
Dec 04, 2023•7 min•Ep. 33
Are you thinking about building a new home? Unsure where to start or what to do first? Overwhelmed by the amount of information and how many builders there are? In this episode your host Jaimi breaks down the first few steps of the building process and what you need to do when considering building a new home. If your thinking about building, tune into this episode to understand what you need to do first. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFI...
Nov 20, 2023•9 min•Ep. 31
Is the deal too good to be true? I hate to break it to you, but it probably is. In this episode your host Jaimi breaks down why the cheapest deal isn't the best deal and gives you the low down on what makes up the best deal - time frames, price and quality. The cheapest deal, will not give you the fastest time frame. The fastest time frame, won't be the cheapest price. The best quality won't be the quickest time frame or cheapest price. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡...
Nov 13, 2023•7 min•Ep. 30
In this episode, your host Jaimi sits down with Ash & Jarod who are clients to chat about their building journey. Tune into the podcast to listen to the story & perspective of another first-home buyer building their own home. 🏡 Ash & Jarod’s building journey 🏡 Decision between established & building 🏡 What led Ash & Jarod to work with a building broker over going with a builder directly 🏡 Highlights & key milestones 🏡 Challenges during the building journey 🏡 Design ...
Oct 30, 2023•39 min•Ep. 28
In this episode your host Jaimi chats with Jess from The Home Chaperone on ways to get the most value out of your builder + so much more. Tune into the episode to find out ⬇️ 🏡 The biggest mistakes people make when building a new home 🏡 Items overlooked on a floor plan 🏡 How being prepared and doing your research impacts your build 🏡 Truth bombs people need to know when building 🏡 How to get the most value out of your builder 🏡 Tips you for preparing for prestart 🏡 DIY hacks/tips n tricks...
Oct 23, 2023•45 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, your host Jaimi has an honest conversation about a recent experience someone had before reaching out to Jaimi for advice. Bringing to light situations that happen within the industry and how the industry needs to do better. Do NOT sign anything or pay ANY money unless you're happy with your sketch + quote & are ready to engage your chosen builder. Don't feel pressured into signing anything until you understand what you're signing. Always ask questions, and make sure you feel...
Oct 09, 2023•12 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, your host Jaimi talks about 5 crucial things you need to think about when in the early stages of designing your home. It's important to think about these things early on as they're structural items and take into consideration your block size, design, and budget. 🏡 Front Door Size 🏡 Side Access 🏡 Garage Ceiling Height 🏡 Storage 🏡 Natural Light & Solar Orientation If you need help with designing your floor plan and finding the right builder, book a discovery call via the ...
Oct 02, 2023•13 min•Ep. 24
Get to know your host Jaimi and how her own building journey sparked her career and passion to help other first-time builders. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN 📍 This podcast is for buyers building a new home in Perth Western Australia. The information shared on HOME BUILDING LIKE A BOSS is...
Sep 25, 2023•9 min•Ep. 23
Have you fallen for a builder who used marketing tricks? Be careful of builders promo and marketing, its made to look good so you sign on the dotted line. In this episode your host Jaimi tells you the truth about the promo - WE'LL PAY YOUR RENT WHILE YOU BUILD. You don't want to miss this truth bomb. Remember.. always read the terms & conditions!! ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER ➡️ WEBSITE ➡️ TIK TOK ➡️ LINKED IN �...
Sep 18, 2023•9 min•Ep. 22
In this episode your host Jaimi sits down with Steph who was a previous client, to chat about their new home building journey. Steph & Chris enquired with Boss Building Brokers in early 2022, have been through the building process from start to finish, and moved into their brand-new home in July 2023. You’ll get the low down from a client perspective on the building journey, challenges, favourite parts, and some handy tips. Check out Steph & Chris’s building journey on Instagram: https:/...
Sep 11, 2023•37 min•Ep. 21
In this episode, your host Jaimi will educate you on the differences between titled & untitled land. She will explain how you can use these two different options to help support you on your journey, depending where your at. If you’re in the early stages of the process or looking for land it’s very important to understand what titled and untitled land is, as this can have a huge impact on your build. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFIL...
Aug 28, 2023•12 min•Ep. 20
In this episode your host Jaimi talks about current challenges buyers are facing trying to get into the market, deciding between established homes and building a new home. You’ll find out the the pros and cons for buying an existing property and building a new home, understand what is best for your situation and why it’s essential to consider building a new home in the early stages so you don’t waste time. Time is money!! 💰 Established or new build is one of the most common questions people ask...
Aug 21, 2023•19 min•Ep. 19
When preparing to build your new home, it is important to have a good plan, be organised and think about the future. That's why your host Jaimi talks to Sarah Schaeffer founder of Compass Home and Lifestyle. We talk about organisation, construction preparation and how to keep everything organised, and plan for the future. Sarah is the creator of The Co Home Planner - Australia's favourite build folder. Her business Compass Home and Lifestyle exists to help people find confidence and clarity ensu...
Aug 07, 2023•20 min•Ep. 17
In this episode join Jaimi your host, as she sheds light on the final phase of your building journey, known as Practical Completion Inspection (PCI). Jaimi shares valuable insights, tips, and a comprehensive checklist to ensure you're well-prepared to walk through your home, identify minor defects, and communicate necessary fixes to your site supervisor. Don't miss this episode as Jaimi empowers first home buyers in Perth to approach their PCI with confidence. 🏡 What is PCI? 🏡 What to bring to...
Jul 31, 2023•12 min•Ep. 16
In this episode, your host Jaimi chats with Dan - General Manager of Move Homes, about brick veneer steel frame construction to give you a better understanding of different construction methods used to build a home. You get to choose what tap or sink you want in your home, so why shouldn't you be able to choose what construction method is right for you? Tune in to learn about: 🏡 The concept of steel frame construction 🏡 Differences between steel frame double brick 🏡 Energy efficiency with ste...
Jul 24, 2023•19 min•Ep. 15
In this episode your host Jaimi, talks about the different types of deposits and gives you practical tips on how to save for your house deposit. 🏡 0% Deposit - Guarantor 🏡 2% Keystart - Low Deposit Option 🏡 5% Bank Deposit 🏡 Lenders Mortgage Insurance (20%) 🏡 Grants & Schemes Available 🏡 Genuine Savings FREE SAVINGS PLANNER: https://www.bossbuildingbrokers.com.au/saving-planner ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWSLETTER...
Jul 17, 2023•12 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, your host Jaimi takes you on a deep dive into the world of house & land packages. Discover the ins and outs of these popular options for first-home buyers in Perth. Jaimi breaks down the misconceptions surrounding house & land packages, providing you with a clear understanding of what's included and what to look out for. Jaimi shares her knowledge and experience, guiding you through the process of customising your own house and land package. Tune in to this episode and g...
Jul 10, 2023•15 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, your host Jaimi sits down with Anna, a client, to chat about her unique building experience. They dive into the challenges Anna faced when the previous builder she engaged went into liquidation and how she overcame them with the help of Jaimi, finding a new builder to finish her house. Jaimi explains how she helped Anna complete her build, and Anna shares her story to inspire and help others in similar situations. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical advice for naviga...
Jul 03, 2023•40 min•Ep. 12
Are you thinking about building a new home but need help navigating the process? Discover how a building broker can help you navigate pre-construction, streamline the building process, and ensure you achieve your vision for a perfect home. Your host Jaimi will explain everything you need to know about what a building broker is and how building brokers get paid. Debunking common misconceptions. ➡️ BOOK A FREE BUILDING GAMEPLAN CALL ➡️ CONNECT ON INSTA ➡️ ASK JAIMI CHAT ➡️ BUILDING UNFILTERED NEWS...
Jun 26, 2023•17 min•Ep. 11
In this episode your host Jaimi breaks down the building process step by step so you can get an understanding of what is involved and where to start. From understanding your budget to getting your keys and everything in between. Jaimi will walk you through the stages and explain how to prepare for it, so you can start your home building journey with confidence. 🏡 Finance 🏡 Land 🏡 Design 🏡 Preliminary Paperwork 🏡 Building Contract 🏡 Pre-Start 🏡 Building Permits & Approvals 🏡 Variation...
Jun 19, 2023•19 min•Ep. 10
In this episode your host Jaimi introduces Tania Mondon. Tania Mondon is a Perth Mortgage Broker who specialises in construction loans and aims to simplify the home building journey for buyers by taking extra time to clarify the finance process. She has helped many clients go from renting to owning their own home. Jaimi & Tania talk about the basic finance fundamentals and what you need to know to get a home loan to help kick start your journey. Tania's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p...
Jun 12, 2023•27 min•Ep. 9
In this episode your host Jaimi talks about the different grants and schemes currently available for first home buyers looking to build a new home in Perth WA. These grants are here to help you get into the property market with lower upfront costs, saving you thousands in fees and stamp duty. 🏡 First Home Owners Grant. 🏡 First Home Guarantee Scheme. 🏡 Family Home Guarantee Scheme. Learn the eligibility, criteria and benefits of each grant to help you on your home building journey. For further...
Jun 05, 2023•14 min•Ep. 8
In this podcast episode, your host Jaimi sits down with the incredible Belinda Botzolis - Property Valuer, Strategist, Advisor and Registered Tax Agent (& TikToker) to chat about property valuation when building a new home. We dive into what property valuation is and why it's so important when building a new home. You'll gain valuable insights as Belinda shares practical advice on how to add value to your new home without falling into the trap of overcapitalisation. With her passion and weal...
May 29, 2023•44 min•Ep. 7
