<![CDATA[How to build a new home with Brett Watton]]>How to build a new home with Brett Watton, sponsored and brought to you by Stroud Homes Mackay, is a podcast all about building new homes. From information about questions you should ask your builder, to an in depth look at the major reasons for cost blow outs during builds, to global and national building trends. If you are thinking about building a new home in the future this is the podcast for you!

]]>https://www.tiktok.com/@brwco?_r=1&_t=ZS-97TYacvwRJ1Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:29:48 GMTWed, 24 Jun 2026 10:32:22 GMT60Brett Watton<p>How to build a new home with Brett Watton, sponsored and brought to you by Stroud Homes Mackay, is a podcast all about building new homes. From information about questions you should ask your builder, to an in depth look at the major reasons for cost blow outs during builds, to global and national building trends. If you are thinking about building a new home in the future this is the podcast for you!</p>episodicBrett Wattonbrettwatton3@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Understand your borrowing capacity before you get your first building Quote]]>The episode discusses the importance of finance and pre-approvals when building a new home. It emphasizes the need to shop around for the best financial advisor and obtain pre-approval before speaking to a consultant.


Takeaways

  • Shop around for the best financial advisor
  • Obtain pre-approval before speaking to a consultant


Chapters

  • 00:00 Benefits of Obtaining Pre-Approval Before Speaking to a Consultant
]]>7c0b4547-7eb2-412e-a3e6-b37da663b63fSun, 27 Sep 2026 09:13:54 GMT<p>The episode discusses the importance of finance and pre-approvals when building a new home. It emphasizes the need to shop around for the best financial advisor and obtain pre-approval before speaking to a consultant.</p><p><br /></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Shop around for the best financial advisor</li><li>Obtain pre-approval before speaking to a consultant</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Benefits of Obtaining Pre-Approval Before Speaking to a Consultant</li></ul>no00:03:26Understand your borrowing capacity before you get your first building Quotefull<![CDATA[Good Decisions Aren’t Always Easy – One Tool to Make Better Building Decisions!]]>In this episode, Brett Watton discusses the challenges of staying motivated and making decisions during the process of building a new home. He emphasizes the importance of seeking advice from trusted individuals and maintaining discipline even when motivation is lacking. Additionally, he provides a tool for identifying likes and dislikes to guide decision-making.

Takeaways

  • Seek advice from trusted individuals
  • Maintain discipline even when motivation is lacking

Chapters

  • 00:00 Challenges of Staying Motivated
  • 02:25 Seeking Advice from Trusted Individuals
  • 03:23 The Role of Discipline
  • 04:21 Identifying Likes and Dislikes
]]>c319c91a-48f7-4ac0-8122-e0665f36fc29Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:16:17 GMT<p>In this episode, Brett Watton discusses the challenges of staying motivated and making decisions during the process of building a new home. He emphasizes the importance of seeking advice from trusted individuals and maintaining discipline even when motivation is lacking. Additionally, he provides a tool for identifying likes and dislikes to guide decision-making.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Seek advice from trusted individuals</li><li>Maintain discipline even when motivation is lacking</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Challenges of Staying Motivated</li><li>02:25 Seeking Advice from Trusted Individuals</li><li>03:23 The Role of Discipline</li><li>04:21 Identifying Likes and Dislikes</li></ul>no00:06:53110Good Decisions Aren’t Always Easy – One Tool to Make Better Building Decisions!full<![CDATA[Is One Building/Construction Method Really Stronger? An Engineers perspective with Jake Bundred]]>The conversation covers soil classifications, wind ratings, and construction methods from an engineering perspective. It emphasizes the impact of soil types and wind ratings on building design and construction methods.

Takeaways

  • Soil types impact building design and construction methods.
  • Wind ratings determine the structural requirements for building design.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Understanding Soil Classifications
  • 02:59 Impact of Soil Types on Building Design
  • 05:55 Exploring Wind Ratings
  • 09:45 Structural Engineering and Construction Methods
]]>1379b9ba-c7c5-4f39-a949-2fa304118948Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:56:22 GMT<p>The conversation covers soil classifications, wind ratings, and construction methods from an engineering perspective. It emphasizes the impact of soil types and wind ratings on building design and construction methods.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Soil types impact building design and construction methods.</li><li>Wind ratings determine the structural requirements for building design.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Understanding Soil Classifications</li><li>02:59 Impact of Soil Types on Building Design</li><li>05:55 Exploring Wind Ratings</li><li>09:45 Structural Engineering and Construction Methods</li></ul>no00:10:1019Is One Building/Construction Method Really Stronger? An Engineers perspective with Jake Bundredfull<![CDATA[What’s Really Happening in the New Home Building Market? with Anthony Kirby]]>Brett Catches up with Anthony Kirby from the New Home Sales Institute to discuss the changing dynamics of the new home market, the impact of technology on home buying, and the hidden costs and risks associated with building a new home. Providing insights on the evolving buyer behavior and the role of sales consultants in the current market.

Takeaways

  • Changing buyer behavior
  • Role of sales consultants

Chapters

  • 00:00 Changing Dynamics of the Real Estate Market
  • 03:05 Impact of Technology on Home Buying
  • 04:37 Hidden Costs and Risks of Building a New Home
]]>bb46cbcc-ab59-443a-b3aa-78c7e6488fdeFri, 21 Aug 2026 03:09:15 GMT<p>Brett Catches up with Anthony Kirby from the New Home Sales Institute to discuss the changing dynamics of the new home market, the impact of technology on home buying, and the hidden costs and risks associated with building a new home. Providing insights on the evolving buyer behavior and the role of sales consultants in the current market.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Changing buyer behavior</li><li>Role of sales consultants</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Changing Dynamics of the Real Estate Market</li><li>03:05 Impact of Technology on Home Buying</li><li>04:37 Hidden Costs and Risks of Building a New Home</li></ul>no00:06:0418What’s Really Happening in the New Home Building Market? with Anthony Kirbyfull<![CDATA[First Home Buyers! Don't Make This Mistake! ]]>Brett discusses the challenges of fitting a home within the first home buyer grant and provides advice on how to approach it. He emphasizes the importance of not compromising on the quality of the home and the potential long-term implications of doing so.

Takeaways

  • First home buyers should carefully consider their options and not compromise on the quality of their home to fit within the grant.
  • The decision to stick with the first home buyer grant or opt for a higher loan amount should be made with a long-term perspective in mind.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Challenges of First Home Buyer Grant
  • 01:26 Impact of Rising Costs on Home Prices
  • 02:25 Advice for First Home Buyers
]]>fc744d26-97cb-408a-b5fa-81fac4e2bb71Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:03 GMT<p>Brett discusses the challenges of fitting a home within the first home buyer grant and provides advice on how to approach it. He emphasizes the importance of not compromising on the quality of the home and the potential long-term implications of doing so.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>First home buyers should carefully consider their options and not compromise on the quality of their home to fit within the grant.</li><li>The decision to stick with the first home buyer grant or opt for a higher loan amount should be made with a long-term perspective in mind.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Challenges of First Home Buyer Grant</li><li>01:26 Impact of Rising Costs on Home Prices</li><li>02:25 Advice for First Home Buyers</li></ul>no00:04:2017First Home Buyers! Don't Make This Mistake! full<![CDATA[My Two Golden Rules to Follow when making changes to your House Plans!]]>In this episode, Brett Watton shares his insights on the importance of following standard plans and avoiding unnecessary changes when building a new home. He emphasizes the significance of needs analysis and provides two golden rules to save money during the building process.

Takeaways

  • Follow standard plans to save on architectural and engineering costs
  • Avoid making excessive changes to a standard plan to prevent additional fees

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Milestone Celebration
  • 01:00 The Importance of Standard Plans
  • 02:21 The Pitfalls of Making Changes
  • 03:21 Needs Analysis and Plan Selection
  • 05:18 Golden Rules for Plan Changes
  • 06:42 Avoiding Custom Fees
  • 07:40 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
]]>5d9f194b-bf47-4839-91a4-e434e457980dSat, 25 Jul 2026 03:12:42 GMT<p>In this episode, Brett Watton shares his insights on the importance of following standard plans and avoiding unnecessary changes when building a new home. He emphasizes the significance of needs analysis and provides two golden rules to save money during the building process.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Follow standard plans to save on architectural and engineering costs</li><li>Avoid making excessive changes to a standard plan to prevent additional fees</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Milestone Celebration</li><li>01:00 The Importance of Standard Plans</li><li>02:21 The Pitfalls of Making Changes</li><li>03:21 Needs Analysis and Plan Selection</li><li>05:18 Golden Rules for Plan Changes</li><li>06:42 Avoiding Custom Fees</li><li>07:40 Final Thoughts and Call to Action</li></ul>no00:06:4216My Two Golden Rules to Follow when making changes to your House Plans!full<![CDATA[Inclusions Part 1! What you need to ask your builder that will save you thousands on your home!!]]>The episode covers the importance of inclusions when building a new home, with a focus on flooring materials such as carpets, vinyl, and tiles. Each flooring material is discussed in detail, highlighting the key considerations and questions to ask builders to make informed decisions. The episode emphasizes the significance of understanding inclusions and making choices that lead to long-lasting and satisfactory outcomes.

Takeaways

  • Inclusions are an important consideration when building a new home
  • Understanding the details of flooring materials is crucial for making informed decisions

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap
  • 01:16 Understanding Carpets
  • 03:03 Vinyl Flooring Considerations
  • 05:21 Tile Selection and Considerations
  • 07:44 Inclusions and Decision-Making
]]>b31f5387-34bd-489e-9b74-78977ff49705Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:44:46 GMT<p>The episode covers the importance of inclusions when building a new home, with a focus on flooring materials such as carpets, vinyl, and tiles. Each flooring material is discussed in detail, highlighting the key considerations and questions to ask builders to make informed decisions. The episode emphasizes the significance of understanding inclusions and making choices that lead to long-lasting and satisfactory outcomes.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Inclusions are an important consideration when building a new home</li><li>Understanding the details of flooring materials is crucial for making informed decisions</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap</li><li>01:16 Understanding Carpets</li><li>03:03 Vinyl Flooring Considerations</li><li>05:21 Tile Selection and Considerations</li><li>07:44 Inclusions and Decision-Making</li></ul>no00:07:4015Inclusions Part 1! What you need to ask your builder that will save you thousands on your home!!full<![CDATA[Avoid these building mistakes! Why timeframes matter!!]]>In episode 4 Brett discusses the impact of build times on construction costs, highlighting the significance of time frames and their potential cost implications. It covers the impact of developers and land titles, builders' lead times and build times, as well as consultant and client sabotage on the construction process and costs.

Takeaways

  • Build times significantly impact construction costs
  • Developers, builders, and clients play a crucial role in the duration and cost of construction.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Impact of Build Times
  • 07:17 Consultant and Client Sabotage
]]>401fc2ac-e56c-4676-9f85-a4ad7eddde50Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:53:01 GMT<p>In episode 4 Brett discusses the impact of build times on construction costs, highlighting the significance of time frames and their potential cost implications. It covers the impact of developers and land titles, builders' lead times and build times, as well as consultant and client sabotage on the construction process and costs.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Build times significantly impact construction costs</li><li>Developers, builders, and clients play a crucial role in the duration and cost of construction.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Impact of Build Times</li><li>07:17 Consultant and Client Sabotage</li></ul>no00:09:4214Avoid these building mistakes! Why timeframes matter!!full<![CDATA[Building on a Sloped Block: Smart Buy or Costly Mistake?]]>In this episode, Brett Watton discusses the challenges and considerations when building on sloped blocks. He provides valuable insights on assessing, reading contour lines, managing earthworks, and avoiding premium costs. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding the slope and making informed decisions to build affordably.

Takeaways

  • Assessing the slope is crucial for cost estimation
  • Reading contour lines helps in understanding the land's elevation

]]>049dddb6-5ff3-4bb9-8024-79dcae85f5aaWed, 01 Jul 2026 10:44:03 GMT<p>In this episode, Brett Watton discusses the challenges and considerations when building on sloped blocks. He provides valuable insights on assessing, reading contour lines, managing earthworks, and avoiding premium costs. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding the slope and making informed decisions to build affordably.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Assessing the slope is crucial for cost estimation</li><li>Reading contour lines helps in understanding the land's elevation</li></ul><p></p><p></p>no00:06:5113Building on a Sloped Block: Smart Buy or Costly Mistake?full<![CDATA[Why your FIRST building quote is NOT the final price!!]]>The podcast episode discusses the importance of understanding that the first building quote is not the final price, the significance of a detailed consultation, the importance of choosing a thorough estimate, and the factors that impact the cost of a build.

Takeaways

  • First building quote is an Estimate not a final price
  • Do you want the cheapest estimate or the most accurate one?
  • Choose a detailed estimate for accuracy

Chapters

  • 00:00 The First Building Quote
  • 05:02 Thorough Estimate
]]>a2e847f6-8f29-40e8-9c4c-1ee87bf348fdFri, 26 Jun 2026 11:39:53 GMT<p>The podcast episode discusses the importance of understanding that the first building quote is not the final price, the significance of a detailed consultation, the importance of choosing a thorough estimate, and the factors that impact the cost of a build.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>First building quote is an Estimate not a final price</li><li>Do you want the cheapest estimate or the most accurate one?</li><li>Choose a detailed estimate for accuracy</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The First Building Quote</li><li>05:02 Thorough Estimate</li></ul>no00:06:3612Why your FIRST building quote is NOT the final price!!full<![CDATA[Pilot - How to build a new home]]>Brett Watton introduces the 'How to Build a New Home' podcast, sharing his inspiration for starting it and the topics he plans to cover. He aims to empower listeners with valuable information and equip them for a positive building experience.

Takeaways

  • Empowerment through information
  • Equipping for a positive building experience

Chapters

  • Introducing How to Build a New Home Podcast
]]>e03723dc-849b-47c4-b68f-9ab39b178f74Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:34:47 GMT<p>Brett Watton introduces the 'How to Build a New Home' podcast, sharing his inspiration for starting it and the topics he plans to cover. He aims to empower listeners with valuable information and equip them for a positive building experience.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Empowerment through information</li><li>Equipping for a positive building experience</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>Introducing How to Build a New Home Podcast</li></ul>no00:04:421Pilot - How to build a new homefull