Making it with Myles

Ep 32 - ’The Shed’ 'Material Fact's' Buying or Selling must know!

On this episode of the Making it with Myles podcast we have a chin wag about Material Facts... What they are and how as a home buyer and seller what you need to understand about them. Simply lying on your section 32 is a big no no and from my experience seeing the consequences of that it can cause massive dramas. So if you are buying or more importantly selling a home you must listen and understand.
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Ep 31 - ’The Shed’ Best Practice for Pre-Purchase Inspections

On this episode of the Making it with Myles podcast we discuss (In my opinion) what is best practice for engaging a building inspector and the product you are delivered. Communication here is so important as the reports are heavily detailed and having an inspector that can articulate the issues is critical. If you're an inspector, agent, client, home owner or associated with the industry this episode is for you. 
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Ep 30 - ’The Journey’ My Origin Story

In this episode of the Making it with Myles podcast I give the overview of myself to provide some clarity for people that follow me and what to know more about me or to determine if I'm full of shit. I discuss my career, family and myself. What I've done and what I'm doing in the future. 
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Ep 29 - ’The Shed’ My Advice For.... Home Sellers

On this episode of the Making it with Myles podcast I give my advice for home sellers simply from what I've seen over the last many years within the real estate industry. As a building inspector I go through endless homes and can see how homes sell for more, sell fast and how it can all turn to shit. So be sure to listen in and action as you wish.
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Ep 28 - ’The Shed’ My Advice For.... Home Buyers

On this episode of the Making it with Myles podcast I give some advice for home buyers based on what I've seen and understand about the real estate industry. If you're in the market for a home please listen in and use the downloadable checklist that can help you mitigate buying a shitter of a home. We also discuss some other key elements to be aware of and how to use agents to get what you want.
 
Link to access Downloadable PDF -Open House Major Defect Checklist
 

Ep 27 - ’The Shed’ My Thoughts On... Volume Builders

On this episode of the Making it With Myles Podcast I give you my thoughts on volume builders in the Australian building and construction industry. The pro's the con's and all in between, if you are looking to get a new home built then this is a good episode to understand the risks you can face while also getting some solid action items when engaging volume builders.
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Ep 26 - ’The Shed’ How to ensure the Builders quality

On this Episode of the Making It With Myles podcast we discuss the exciting document called 'The Guide to Standards and Tolerances'. This important document is what is needed to help determine if its poor workmanship or acceptable quality within the building industry. We discuss how having a private building inspector is a great help during your new home build and answer some basic questions with regards to quality control in new homes.
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Ep 25 - ’The Shed’ Basic Building Permit Documents

On this episode of the Making it With Myles podcast we discuss the very basic building documentation needed for a small project. We make you aware of the costs and the effort needed just to get a small pergola or deck from an idea into action. 
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Ep 24 - ’The Shed’ Private Building Inspectors - New Homes

On this episode of the Making it With Myles podcast we have a chin wag about Private Building inspectors. These men and women are engaged by the client getting their house built and they oversee the stages of construction to ensure the builder is building to adeqaute standards, tolerances and its all compliant. This is an investment worth undertaking to ensure you are getting the product you are paying for. There is nothing worse than buying something where the quality doesn't even meet the minimum standard. So if you are getting a new home built this is the episode for you. 
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Ep 23 - ’The Shed’ Stage your home, Sell for more

On this episode of the Making it with Myles podcast we talk about staging home when selling. From my point of view as I inspect these properties is the massive difference it makes to the property and how it feels as you walk around. Listen is and understand how important it can be to improve the value of the home and the likelyhood of additional interest in the property. 
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