If you’ve been wondering why build times keep stretching, why prices are rising, or why WA’s housing market feels so tight, this episode finally connects the dots.

Adam sits down with Joseph Passione, Managing Director of Prime Builders, for a clear look at what’s really driving today’s construction pressures. Joseph explains the key causes of delays, the biggest cost drivers, and why new building methods are becoming critical for WA’s future.

Whether you’re building your first home or planning your next project, this episode gives you a realistic view of what to expect in 2025.

Listen to the full episode of Own It: Your Property Partner for practical insights straight from WA’s building industry.

Here’s what’s inside:
00:00 Intro & Guest
00:51 Prime Builders Role
01:37 Family Business History
03:18 Industry Changes
04:18 Building Innovations
07:28 Client Demographics
09:12 Challenges & Rewards
10:55 Tips for First-Home Buyers
12:50 Home Building BTS
16:21 External Factors Impact
22:48 Future of Bricklaying
25:55 Trade Base & Costs
26:16 Costs: Melbourne vs Perth
27:14 Adopting New Methods
28:03 Brick Veneer Benefits
29:16 Speed of Brick Veneer
32:15 Regulation Impacts
35:38 Timing & Market Conditions
38:31 Client Control
39:43 Sticking to Proven Methods
45:13 Quick Fire
47:38 Transparency & Quality
52:16 Final Thoughts

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ABOUT JOSEPH PASSIONE
Joseph Passione is the Managing Director of Prime Builders, a third-generation builder leading a long-standing family business in WA. With over a decade of hands-on experience, he focuses on quality, innovation, and helping families enter homeownership.

Website: https://prime-group.net.au

Email: [email protected]

ABOUT ADAM SCHAAL
Adam Schaal is the Founder and Director of Locale Property Group and a trusted voice in Australia’s property space. With decades of experience and billions in transactions, he’s known for clear, honest, client-first guidance.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-schaal
Website: https://localewealth.com.au
ABOUT OWN IT: Your Property Partner
Own It shares real stories and practical lessons from people navigating the property world. Hosted by Adam Schaal, the show cuts the jargon and offers clear, honest conversations to help buyers and investors make confident decisions.
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