When the results landed earlier this year, Creation Homes stood out as one of Queensland’s fastest-growing builders. A 58% lift in growth, multiple award-winning displays, and a Master Builders Award for one of their very first client homes. It’s an impressive record...
Working in FMCG retail taught me to keep an eye on the disruptors. The small operators who refuse to compete on the same terms as the big guys often end up reshaping the market. One of the clearest examples is the craft beer boom. For decades, beer shelves were...
Using Big Sales Events in Construction: Smart Play or Gimmick? We’re used to seeing retailers slash prices during Black Friday. But in August this year — three months ahead of schedule, Oliver Hume dropped a headline-grabbing campaign with discounts of up to $48,000...
Handover is not the finish line For most builders, once the job is done and the keys are handed over, it’s straight onto the next site. But here’s what smart operators know:The period after handover is a missed opportunity if you go quiet. Clients are settling into...
“You will have lost a job to someone you know isn’t as good as you… not because of skill, but because they had the rapport.” — Rik Rushton, Insight Personal Development Ask any builder what makes the job hard and you’ll get a list: weather delays, price hikes, clients...
For many builders, hiring an inexperienced salesperson feels like too big a gamble. They don’t know the building process. They can’t answer client questions. They might even get overwhelmed and walk. So, instead, many builders play it safe — opting for consultants...
How one Brisbane builder is creating million-dollar homes that are as much art as architecture, and what it means for the industry In a market where many homes follow similar patterns, a small group of builders are changing the game by creating homes that are designed...
Summary: In a recent article for realestateconversation.com.au, McGrath CEO John McGrath revealed new insights into how first home buyers are entering the market in 2025. With investor-first buyers on the rise, government schemes evolving, and preferences shifting...
For decades, Australia’s residential construction landscape has been dominated by volume builders. With expansive display villages, large-scale advertising campaigns, and strong brand recognition, these companies shaped what building a home looked like for the average...
Extended $30k grant and stamp duty abolition signal strong support for the building industry Summary: The Queensland Government has reinforced its commitment to increasing home ownership and stimulating the state’s construction sector, extending the $30,000 First Home...
Rik Rushton shares why proactive communication is a builder’s greatest asset — and how to do it better. It’s not often you leave a talk at a building industry event and immediately start changing how you run your business. But that’s exactly what happened when Rik...
Australia’s smart home market is experiencing significant growth, with 7.6 million households now owning at least one smart device. As technology becomes more integrated into daily life, homeowners are increasingly seeking residences equipped with smart features that...
The Reserve Bank’s latest rate cut has shifted the market landscape once again — and this time, home builders may find themselves in a uniquely advantageous position. On May 20, RBA Governor Michele Bullock confirmed a second rate cut for 2025, reducing the cash rate...
The Block is back in production, gearing up for another season of high-stakes renos and reality TV drama. It’s one of Australia’s most-watched building shows, and undeniably entertaining (at times). But here’s the problem: it’s not just The Block. We've heard from our...
Marketing Doesn’t End with a Post — It Starts with a Face “You’re scared to show your face online. You can’t sell a secret.” — Anthony Kirby, BuildMentor Scroll through most builder Instagram accounts and you’ll see a lot of houses. And barely any humans. But as...
“If you took the logo off those billboards, you wouldn’t know which one was which… Lack of differentiation leaves only one thing: price. And no one wants to play that game.” — Anthony Kirby, BuildMentor Drive down any highway in Australia and you’ll see the same...
Dan Urquhart didn’t set out to become a builder. Like many in the trade, he fell into building young, armed with a nail bag, and a family legacy of construction behind him. But the story that unfolded wasn’t about timber and trusses, it was about burnout, mindset, and...
By Aaron Ng – CEO, The Good Builder The building industry is full of chatter — and not just on-site. Scroll through Reddit threads, niche Facebook groups, or forums like Whirlpool, and you’ll quickly uncover the rawest form of client sentiment. It’s not always...
In a bold move to stimulate its housing market and support aspiring homeowners, the Northern Territory (NT) Government has announced the extension of its HomeGrown Territory and FreshStart New Home grants until September 30, 2026. This initiative offers substantial...
South Australia has once again positioned itself as a national leader in strategic land development, with Renewal SA unveiling a $745 million pipeline of projects across 15 key precincts. The announcement includes opportunities for residential, commercial and...
In the world of home building, speed often dominates. How quickly can you sign, quote, build, and move on? But for Stephan Van der Walt, owner of Walt Construction and former professional rugby player, that mindset misses the mark. Because when you’re a home builder...
If you’ve been in the building industry long enough, you know the ups and downs can make or break a business. Few know that better than Murphy Group, a family-led construction group with 50 years of experience under its belt and scars from every economic cycle to...
The Reserve Bank of Australia meets today and tomorrow — and for the first time since the federal election, they could be about to hit the switch that changes the mood of the entire construction industry. A rate cut. And if the big four banks are right, we’re just...
If you’re in new home sales, here’s a truth bomb from Build Mentor’s Anthony Kirby (AK): “Don’t be the best-kept secret. Get on the shopping list. Then be so good they can’t ignore you.” This is AK’s 3-part formula for building a consistent pipeline — and it works...
The home building industry doesn’t lack effort...it often lacks clarity. If you’re a builder frustrated with inconsistent results from your sales or operational team, this one’s for you. Anthony Kirby, known to The Good Builder crew as “AK”, dropped a gem during our...
At The Good Builder we are all about making good builders even better. We’ve asked two industry-leading GM’s to let us in on their secrets to attracting good sales staff and keeping them. What’s your approach to recruiting quality salespeople? How do you go about it?...
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