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642 building our dream home (John interview's his wife, Amy)

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In this episode John sits down with his wife, Amy Pidgeon, to talk about the journey of building their dream home. From the initial vision shaped by Amy’s lifelong passion for homes to navigating the challenges of custom builds, Amy unpacks the process of their knock-down rebuild experience. She shares the choices she made when it came to balancing aesthetics and practicality, making budget-conscious choices and some helpful tips for anyone considering building their dream home. The episode touches on:


👉🏾 balancing trends with long-term appeal

👉🏿 deciding to knock down and rebuild vs renovate existing

👉🏻 make design choices around lifestyle vs resale value

👉 choosing a team: why Amy went with a draftsperson over an architect

👉🏼 handling budget constraints during the build

👉🏽 prioritising structural quality over trends


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