The fallout from using defective building materials, as explained in the following article, by Owner Builders can be severe. Not only the problem living in the home, but the legal …
Changes to the Victorian Building Act!
An owner-builder is someone who takes responsibility for domestic building work carried out on their land and is legally responsible for the project from start to finish. An owner-builder assumes …
New change to Tasmanian Building Act
Article written by Guy Barnett on The Mercury website TASMANIANS planning to build or renovate in 2017 can look forward to saving time and money when it comes to gaining …
10 Biggest Mistakes When Renovating
Article by Abigail Koch. Stacey Newham, AOBIS Underwriter, responses in orange. It’s renovating season, but it’s not always smooth sailing, capital gains and higher rents for investors. One of the most …
Warning: Construction or renovation renders your home more susceptible to fire.
Similar to how bacteria is a greater threat to your body when your chest is spread wide for open heart surgery, a fire is more likely to strike and more …
The Uninsured Handyman: A risky venture that’s not worth the gamble
If you turn on the telly these days, it’s plain to see that DIY home improvements are all the rage across Australia. But contrary to what reality shows would have …
How to choose a Building Surveyor
Under new changes to the Victorian Building Act, you ht home owner are now required to choose your Building Surveyor…NOT the Builder. What do they do? A Building Surveyor is …
Does Your Glass Splashback Comply?
Wednesday October 5 2016 by VBA Safety in the kitchen is important for everyone. Good building practices will help maintain safety and one important area too often overlooked is the …
Building Amendment – Specific Use Bushfire Protected Buildings
Tuesday October 4 2016 by VBA Research and understanding of bushfires is generating significant improvements in safety and as that knowledge and expertise advances so do the regulations required to …
Changes to the 1993 Building Act
Article on VBA website – August 5th 2016 Changes have been made to the VBA’s powers and functions under the Building Act 1993. Some of these changes may affect your …