The Truth Behind the Building Industry That NOBODY Talks About…

Most people think the building industry is all about luxury homes and big projects… but behind the scenes, something far more important is happening.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Nikki Harms from PJH Projects and Jasmine Dowthwaite from Three Balls Red, two award-winning women in construction who share how Her Good Foundation is using the power of the design and building community to support women facing homelessness on the Gold Coast, while completely redefining how we build homes.

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You’ll also hear the behind-the-scenes realities:

• Why women are becoming a driving force in Gold Coast architecture and building

• The importance of connection in an often-isolated industry

• How luxury home design is evolving

• The hidden homelessness crisis affecting women on the Gold Coast

• What every homeowner should know before starting a custom build

• The role Her Good Foundation plays in supporting vulnerable women

• Why the building industry is more powerful than people realise

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You’re probably making the home design mistakes Darren Palmer says are ruining your space and you won’t believe how simple they are to fix.

In this episode, I sit down with Darren Palmer for an honest, practical deep dive into choosing an interior design style, the 2026 trends already emerging, and the renovation mistakes he sees over and over again.

We also unpack Darren’s journey from a country kid to one of Australia’s most influential designers, what really happens behind the scenes on The Block, and the design thinking behind the new YourTown Prize Home.

If you want your home to feel better, function better, and look better this episode is a game-changer.

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In this episode, we cover:

• The biggest renovation mistakes to avoid in 2026

• How to choose a design style you’ll never regret

• The unexpected interior design trends for 2026

• Why lighting design can make or break your home

• Darren’s breakdown of regulating lines and why your rooms feel “off”

• How to design a home that actually feels good to live in

• The surprising link between lifestyle, amenity and long-term value

• A behind-the-scenes look at the new YourTown Prize Home

• How you should buy for the things they cannot build

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Connect with Darren:

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Podcast→ https://open.spotify.com/show/5xlEendV3yLTOs2gyNvWLS?si=ef5a46b73560459b

Website → https://darrenpalmer.com/

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Everyone’s talking about the Gold Coast property boom, but no one is talking about where the real opportunity is.

In this episode, I sit down with two of our top Buyers Agents, Amelia Nankervis and Olivia Mccrea, to break down the suburbs seeing intense buyer activity, the overlooked pockets delivering huge returns, and how the new First Home Buyer Scheme (as of October 1) is reshaping the market in real time.

If you’re building a property portfolio, buying your first investment, or trying to get in before the next price jump, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a clear plan forward.

We dive deep into:

• The Gold Coast suburbs set to surge next

• How the First Home Buyer Scheme is changing demand

• Where smart investors are buying under $1M

• The Tweed Heads pocket delivering huge competition

• Northern Gold Coast suburbs with high yields + strong growth

• Why duplexes are outperforming apartments in 2025

• How price disparity creates major upside

• Real client examples and quick wins happening right now

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