Builders, if you’ve been told you need a complex marketing strategy to generate leads, you’ve probably also been told to pay thousands to an agency to make it happen. The truth? You don’t need most of what they’re selling you. What you actually need is: A solid Google...
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...
This Friday, May 30, something big is happening in Brisbane — and if you’re a builder, tradie, or construction pro who’s serious about levelling up your business, mindset, and network, you need to be there. The Level Up Experience hosted by Duayne Pearce is a...
It starts with the statement “Not all heroes wear capes…” A tongue-in-cheek superhero moment that quickly transforms into a sharp, surprisingly heartfelt message to the market: the homes are ready, the blocks are registered, the buyers just need to act. This isn’t...
Builder brokers are popping up everywhere. If you’re a builder, especially a smaller one looking to grow, you’ve probably already crossed paths with one. Maybe you’ve had a great experience, or maybe you’ve been left scratching your head wondering who’s talking to the...
We all know that first impressions count. But when it comes to building businesses, most of us think about the first handshake, the first meeting, or the way a display home presents itself. There is a first impression that happens way earlier, and it’s one we often...
Most builders got into the industry because they love building. Whether it’s the satisfaction of handing over a beautifully finished home, the challenge of managing a complex project, or the pride of knowing your work will stand the test of time, marketing was never...
When it comes to a builder's unbuilt plans, one of the few indicators of quality a buyer has is the detail and impact of the visual render. If the old adage, “the way you do anything is the way you do everything” holds true, it is well-worth taking more time to...
Building a new home is a big decision. It’s exciting, nerve-wracking, and full of ‘what ifs.’ That’s where display homes have traditionally stepped in, giving buyers a tangible sense of what their future as a family holds. But with new technology and changing buyer...
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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Its biggest Australian factory just hit a half-century, kept growing, and kept hiring locally. For builders, that continuity matters more than the milestone. This year, the James Hardie plant at Carole Park, on the western edge of Ipswich in South East Queensland,...
Fresh ABS data names the council areas leading the country for new home approvals this financial year. South East Queensland is out in front, and a handful of growth suburbs are pulling away from the pack. If you build homes for a living, the most useful number in the...
In a formal response to a Senate Committee, the Government has restated the environment reforms it passed in late 2025. For builders, the substance sits in three words: assessment, duplication and timing. In a new response to a Senate Committee report, the Australian...
Two homes that could not sell at $3 million have had their guides cut to $2.6 million. The reason they stalled matters more to builders than anything the show ever taught about renovation. For the first time in The Block’s history, homes from a previous season are...