Episode 29 | The Future of Custom Homes: 10 Weeks to Handover | Chris – Ontop Homes скачать в хорошем качестве

Episode 29 | The Future of Custom Homes: 10 Weeks to Handover | Chris – Ontop Homes

🎙 10 Weeks to Handover: The Future of Custom Homes? | Chris – Ontop Homes | Xav Builds Podcast Can a custom home really go from site start to handover in 10 weeks? In this no-spin episode, Xavier sits down with Chris from Ontop Homes to break down exactly how it’s possible — and why most builders will never achieve it. This isn’t hype. It’s systems. It’s preparation. It’s sequencing. It’s disciplined pre-construction. And it’s where most projects fall apart before the slab even goes down. Inside this episode we cover: ✅ How Ontop Homes delivers to handover in 10 weeks ✅ The serious level of pre-construction planning required ✅ Why delays usually start before construction even begins ✅ The systems behind profitable custom builds ✅ Fixed price vs cost plus — and controlling variations properly ✅ Revenue vs margin — what actually matters ✅ The mental pressure of building under your own licence ✅ Financial mistakes that nearly hurt ✅ Growing a team without losing standards We also dive into a question Chris gets constantly: “How do I, as a chippy or tradie, move from contracting to doing my own spec builds?” We unpack: • Where the money actually comes from • How to approach lenders when you’re under 30 • Why underwriters see young builders as high risk • Building under your own licence • The realities of home warranty insurance • When stepping into spec builds is strategic — and when it’s reckless If you’re a builder, tradie, or operator wanting tighter systems, better margins, and a clearer pathway to building under your own name — this episode is practical, honest, and grounded in real experience. 🔥 About Chris – Ontop Homes Chris is the founder of Ontop Homes, a custom residential building company focused on structure, preparation, and execution. Ontop Homes is proving that speed isn’t about cutting corners — it’s about doing the work before the work starts. Learn more: https://ontophomes.com.au/ Instagram:   / ontop_homes   🛠 Watch this episode if you want to: Understand how efficient custom building actually works Avoid the mistakes that cost builders time and margin Learn what lenders really look for Build smarter — not just faster Construction isn’t easy. Running the company behind it is harder. Subscribe for real conversations about building — just honest insight from the frontline. 🔔 YouTube | 🎧 Spotify | 🛠 Instagram @xavbuilds