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 …
Fact Sheet 6 – What’s in a Price?
How does your client know they have a good price for materials and services for their project? It does not matter if the project is a new home, extension or …
Homeowners, tradies ‘ignoring’ dangerous Infinity cable
Article by Insurance News About 2300km of potentially deadly Infinity electrical cable remains in thousands of homes, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) warns. The product, imported …
Does my builder have to insure my home when renovating?
Yes & No In New South Wales, for example, Clause 22 of the NSW builders contract clearly states that the builder is only required to insure the works HE does. …
Who is responsible for insurance for Pre-existing property during House Renovation and Extension Building works
Article by Reef Coast Construction Just whose responsibility is it, to arrange insurance cover for pre-existing buildings and their contents, during House Renovation and Extension Building works? This is a …
CLADDING HAZARD MAY NULLIFY CLAIMS
Insurance brokers have been warned to practice vigilance when assessing building risks following the discovery of non-compliant, highly flammable cladding used in the construction of buildings in Victoria. Victorian Building …
Victorian Fire Services Levy
Victorian Fire Services Levy The Victorian Government has advised that the FSL will be removed from 1 July 2013. Following this decision, Calliden has reviewed its current rates, products and …
After Loss Costs
After Loss Costs – Renovators Family Living Protection The cover is as follow: We extend cover to indemnify the Owner Builder against increased costs and expenses, which arise as …