Manifesting home-ownership, but priced out of buying a house? Maybe building your own is the way to go. But where do you even begin?

She’s on the Money’s Jessica Ricci joins Bec Syed on the Deep Dive couch to tell us everything she’s learned (so far) about her building journey.

After recently going through the preconstruction phase, Jess shares updates around pre-build appointments, budget considerations and just how important it is to read your contracts. We’ll hear about the loan application process, fixed-price building costs, as well as what is (and isn’t) included along the way. 

If you’ve ever wondered about the benefits of building versus buying, why it pays to have a broker, or simply want to know what you should know before you start, this episode is for you.

GET YOU A MORTGAGE BROKER: Whether you’re applying for a land or building loan, having a broker on your team makes all the difference. Chat to the friendly team at Zella, who’ll act as your loan liaison. Visit zella.com.au for more information.

BEFORE YOU BUILD, BUDGET: Scope creep? We don’t know her. Manage every step of your own building journey with free templates at shesonthemoney.com/download-resources.

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