Couples Chat P1: Life Update, Becoming Parents & Politics
Tess Talks9 Kesä 2025

Couples Chat P1: Life Update, Becoming Parents & Politics

This is a two part episode. Welcome to Part 1 of this weeks couples chat, where Tess and Shaun pulling back the curtain on what it really took to build their dream home from the ground up. From unexpected hurdles to hard-won lessons, they share the highs, lows and everything in between. Finally sharing their full story, this episode is packed with practical tips and honest insights. If you're planning to renovate, thinking about buying your first home, or just trying to make sense of the current market, this conversation might save you time, stress, and a whole lot of money. Shaun also weighs in on Australia’s political climate, the role of the banks, and why getting into the property market feels harder than ever!


In this episode:

• The real story behind building their dream home

• Favourite design choices, material regrets & lessons from the build

• What they’d do differently if they did it again

• Renovation tips: what to avoid & where to invest

• How it actually feels to live in the finished space

• The vision behind their Byron Bay property

• Honest thoughts on renting vs. owning and Australia’s housing crisis

• Shaun’s take on the banks, policy, and the shifting landscape of home ownership


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