#2 Peta Charles from Brisbane Town Planning reveals why understanding development approvals is crucial for homeowners and how seeking expert advice early can save time, money, and emotional distress.

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#1 Join Michael and Jacob on the Blue Couch as they educate and share insights from decades of combined experience as residential designers. This podcast is all for the mums and dads out there that are looking to renovate or design their dream home and are not sure where to start or what questions to ask their designer. Navigating the design and construction spave can be a daunting task so let's make the process an enjoyable one!

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• 0:00 Meet Michael and Jacob
• 1:36 Why We're Starting This Podcast
• 3:22 The Human Side of Building Design
• 7:43 The Rewarding Parts of the Job
• 9:57 Construction Industry Insights and Timing
• 13:35 Talk to Designers Before Buying Property
• 15:22 Episode Wrap-up and Future Topics

#2 On this weeks episode Jacob and Michael explore the crucial elements of successful home design and construction, focusing on how proper planning and collaboration prevent costly mistakes and ensure dream homes become reality.

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• 0:45 Design Trends and Style Choices
• 3:35 Traditional vs Modern Home Costs
• 6:13 Budget Challenges and Priorities
• 10:49 Consultant Roles in Design Process
• 17:59 Timeline from Design to Construction
• 26:53 Common Mistakes in Building Projects
• 33:40 Budgeting Realities and Investment Mindset