Be Aware! Australian Owner Builder Insurance Services has compiled this report after many years of help for owner builders and listening to the problems that can arise if you do …
What is Adjacent Property Protection in Victoria?
If you are an Owner Builder, building on or near the boundary of another property, the building surveyor may consider the adjoining property is at risk of significant damage from …
Floods, Storms & Cyclones
Owner Builders need to be aware that in the coming summer season, they have an Owner Builder Construction & Public Liability policy in place to protect them in the event …
Fire Fire Fire!
It wont happen to me, but it just might! Owner Builders, Be Prepared! The bushfire season is upon us and you need to be aware that insurers have a cooling …
Building Contracts – Watch Out For!
While this article is written for homeowners ,it has a number of very important points that owner builders need to be aware of when dealing with tradesmen.The most important point …
Owner builders, it is not all plain sailing when renovating!
HOME renovators and tradies are unknowingly putting themselves at risk of lung cancer by failing to protect against silica dust on the job site, the Cancer Council says. New estimates …
What is Underinsurance and how could it effect you as an Owner Builder?
Owner Building is a fabulous way to improve family finances, by investing in your home without paying the 30+% Builders margin, it will set you up for future financial independence. …
Do your homework before signing a building contract
Owner builders do your homework before signing a building contract with your subbies,this recommendation is for all owner builders & homeowners as well. NSW Fair Trading is urging consumers …
Infinity Cables – ‘Ticking time bomb’ remains for thousands of homeowners
As homeowners renovate around 7 years,or you have bought a house that was renovated 6/7 years ago ,you need to read this article especially if you are an owner builder. …
Employees, subcontractors and contractors – a detailed examination of liability and apportionment principles
Wake up call to all builders and owner builders, in the event of an accident onsite and how the court apportioned the percentage of liability. Please read. Article by Vidal …