Helping you find your place, your way, with expert guidance for every step of your property journey.
Hosted by Andrew Johnson, the Trends Property Insight Series delivers real conversations with New Zealand’s top designers, builders, service providers, and industry experts.
Whether you're renovating to sell, building new, or simply making your current home work better, each episode brings practical insights and insider advice you can trust. From kitchen upgrades and legal checklists to sustainable design and tradie tips, we help you make confident decisions and turn ideas into action.
Watch or listen today, and find your place, your way. Learn more and sign up for your free myTrends Property Account at TrendsProperty.co.nz
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Helping you find your place, your way, with expert guidance for every step of your property journey.
Hosted by Andrew Johnson, the Trends Property Insight Series delivers real conversations with New Zealand’s top designers, builders, service providers, and industry experts.
Whether you're renovating to sell, building new, or simply making your current home work better, each episode brings practical insights and insider advice you can trust. From kitchen upgrades and legal checklists to sustainable design and tradie tips, we help you make confident decisions and turn ideas into action.
Watch or listen today, and find your place, your way. Learn more and sign up for your free myTrends Property Account at TrendsProperty.co.nz
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In this episode of the Trends Property Insight Series, we sit down with Damian Francis from Frontier Pools to unpack the full journey from first idea to first swim. With a background in landscaping and concrete, he explains why the best pools begin with a solid design, clear goals, and a site plan that considers access, fencing, and the entire backyard — not just the water.
Damian walks through the early steps: engaging a landscape architect, shaping a concept that reflects how you actually want to live, and navigating consent with pool fencing in mind. He demystifies common decisions — pool size, shape, filtration, heating, and finishes — and shares when features like infinity edges or integrated spas make sense.
We dig into the build realities many homeowners miss: tight Auckland sites, rock excavation, machinery access, and sequencing the dig so landscaping benefits from the same window of work. Damian outlines typical timelines from construction to handover and explains why planning for a concealed cover early can save money and improve the look while reducing evaporation and running costs.
Finally, he breaks down water care options (salt-to-chlorine, mineral systems, automation), the basics of maintenance and valet services, and the simple habits that keep water clear with minimal effort. Throughout, Damian returns to the real payoff — time together. A well-planned pool becomes a daily ritual for kids, teens, and parents alike, turning the backyard into a place to connect, unplug, and make memories for decades.
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