Skinning a Cat.

You know the saying, “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.” I hate it too, but when it comes to building and renovating, it couldn’t be more relevant. Creating a home isn’t a one-size-fits-all process—there are countless ways to approach a project, and the real challenge is finding the right way to suit the desired outcome and budget.

Here lies the problem: most hopeful homeowners dreaming of an amazing home don’t know this. They’ve taken their lessons from wildly unrealistic TV shows and end up winging the insanely expensive process of building. They set unrealistic expectations, engage the wrong teams, and anticipate a successful outcome. More often than not, they find themselves in a mess—over budget, underwhelmed, and more stressed than they ever imagined. By the time they realise they’re on the wrong path, it’s too late (and too costly) to turn back.

This is where we, design and building industry professionals, need to step up. We need to know and articulate the path we offer so homeowners can make informed decisions before they go too far down the wrong track.

For example:

• A homeowner dreaming of a big custom family home may not realise their budget is more suited to a volume-type build.

• Another may desire a modest home built to Passive House standards—well, they’ll need specialised services and a budget that reflects those priorities.

There’s no single “right” way to approach a building project, but there is a better-suited way—one that aligns the process with the project and the people behind it. The sooner we help homeowners determine if your pathway is the right fit for their project, the smoother the process will be for everyone.

Better projects. Smoother journeys. Happier clients.

PS: Homeowners: Ready to find the best pathway for your project? Book a‘Breakthrough Call’ and let’s figure it out together. Industry: Need clarity on how to communicate the value of your services? Let’s chat. Grab an online Cuppa with Katie and we’ll map it out together.