Orla and her partner initially planned to build a larger home with a focus on entertaining family. However, after having a baby, they realised their existing house was no longer suitable for their growing family.

They explored the option of renovating but found the cost and disruption to be significant. Orla's conversation with Sam led her to reconsider her priorities and the potential benefits of their current home.

Andrew shares insights from his array of build and renovation projects across Perth. Andrew discusses the importance of long-term planning, the art of budgeting effectively, and the challenges of balancing design with practicality. Discover how his previous experiences have shaped his approach to building and how he's had a methodical approach allowing him to gradually work up to his dream home. 

This story follows Nic, an architect who embarks on a nine-year quest to build his dream home. The journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns, highlighting the challenges and realities of building a house in today's market.

Initial Plans and Frustrations

Nic and his wife set out to buy land and build their dream home. They find a perfect block of land and Nic designs a house that perfectly fits their needs and vision. However, after getting initial pricing from builders, they realize the costs are higher than anticipated. This forces them to put their plans on hold and save more money.