Planning a 2026 Build? Why Starting Now Matters
Directors Brad and Scott Ganim explain why starting your building journey early saves time, money and stress ahead of a busy construction market.
Key Takeaways
- The 2032 Olympics will draw trades to commercial work, tightening residential timelines.
- Early planning locks in trusted trades and avoids budget pressure.
- Approvals, financing and design decisions all happen before construction.
Hear from our Directors, Brad and Scott Ganim, on why starting your building journey now can save you time, money and stress. By starting early you can lock in trusted trades, make thoughtful design and colour decisions, and plan every step of your home so it functions, feels and lives exactly as you imagined, without last-minute compromises.
See our eight-step process, then start browsing home designs for your 2026 build.
Why now is the best time to build
With the 2032 Olympics coming up, many trades will shift to commercial projects, which means longer timelines and rising industry costs for residential builds. Starting now helps you avoid delays and budget pressure. Ownit Homes is fortunate to work with loyal trades who have been with the business for over 30 years, supported by a strong apprentice program, so builds stay on track no matter what is happening in the industry. As Brad Ganim, Managing Director, puts it, starting early keeps your build moving.
Building starts long before construction
Building a home does not start at construction. It begins months, sometimes years earlier, with approvals, financing, design decisions and colour selections. As Scott Ganim, Managing Director, explains, starting now gives you time to make thoughtful choices, explore options and plan for your lifestyle, so your home functions, feels and lives exactly as you imagined, with fewer compromises and far less stress.
Give your future home the time it deserves
Start planning your 2026 build now and give your future home the time and attention it deserves. Our team can help you begin, from choosing where to build and understanding the process to selecting a design and exploring custom options.
Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I start planning a 2026 build?
As early as possible. Approvals, financing, design decisions and colour selections happen months before construction, so starting now gives you time to make thoughtful choices with fewer compromises.
How do I get started with Ownit Homes?
Call our team on (07) 3343 4244, visit a display centre in Hendra, Rochedale, Redland Bay or Springfield Rise, or send an enquiry through our contact page. We build across Greater Brisbane and the Gold Coast.