You don’t have to be Einstein to understand that on building sites things can go wrong and especially you being an owner builder and not skilled in or present when the slab is poured, the frame and roof and built,… Continue Reading…
If you used a builder to build your home and a structural defect arouse e.g. roof sags, you could be waiting for over 3 years for the builder to fix the problem. Luckily for you, you have owner built, so… Continue Reading…
A building disputes can be a stressful event for both the builder and homeowner. When it gets worse, it could be emotionally and financially draining for both parties. Solving your building disputes effectively will prevent your problem from escalating to… Continue Reading…
One of the great fallacies of the building industry is that when you are doing ‘maintenance’ or adding on a deck or changing a window to a door etc (a) you don’t need a permit and (b) you are a… Continue Reading…
Following on from Part 1, outlined below are more questions you need to be comfortable with prior to purchasing a policy. If you are renovating… Thinking your Home and Contents insurer will cover you when renovating. Most home and contents… Continue Reading…
Don’t fear Public Liability Insurance, just make sure you are prepared! As an Owner Builder about to commence your new home or renovation and concerned about costs and where in the building process you can save money. Do NOT save… Continue Reading…
Fire into Bushfires! In our series on Fire and the precautions required now that summer has arrived. This great article on Bushfire Preparedness by Zurich Insurance highlights. Don’t forget, if you are Owner Building, renovating, extending that you have Construction… Continue Reading…
Home Renovation Insurance is becoming more and more popular. Now that home prices are coming down, people are more reluctant to sell so instead of moving they are more inclined to renovate, especially where the home may be over 30… Continue Reading…
Owner Builder’s study guide to successful building! Certificate of Consent! Owner Building is the way to save money when building a new home or renovation. Be prepared, understand your responsibilities, invest the time and money and you will make it… Continue Reading…
Part 3 Owner Builder Insurance Policy, this is the final part of our series explaining what you (Owner Builder) need to understand. Read carefully the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) compare and assess policies based on the standard of cover that… Continue Reading…
