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Further in our series on Fire and the precautions that you should take now...
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Now that home prices are coming down, people are more reluctant to sell so...
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The Owner Builder’s study guide to successful building!
Certificate of Consent!
Victoria leads the way in...
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Part 3 This is the final part of our series explaining what you (Owner...
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Part 2. Continuing our explanation of insurance terms for you to compare and access...
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What’s NOT in your Owner Builder Insurance Policy could cost you hundreds of thousands
of...
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Magnificent Owner built home sold in Mc Rae.
When you approach the home that Kerrin...
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These changes were implemented in June and following is an outline of those changes,...
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All Construction and Public Liability insurance policies are NOT the same because the owner...
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The T.V Shows on renovating gives the impression that anyone can do it successfully,...
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Adjoining Property Protection.
As everyone is becoming more risk adverse, building surveyors are requiring owner...
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It can be very confusing when seeking out which insurance should I buy to...
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Home and Contents Insurance is designed to cover an existing home against damage, loss...
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Do I need Adjoining Property protection? Is that the same as vibration removal and...
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What does that mean?
If you are buying Owner Builder Construction & Public Liability Insurance....
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It’s interesting how little awareness there is about the foundation of your home. After...
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Here are BuildSafe's three tips to give you peace of mind before the holiday...
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Selecting a company to supply you owner builder insurance is an important decision with...
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After reading this article about the 'tricks' builders are getting to why wouldn't you...
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A lesson for homeowners & ownerbuilders to check all contracts & sign off on...
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If you are thinking of owner building,this is what you can achieve when you...
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If you are an owner builder & renovating ,check to ensure your plumber is...
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What to watch for when building your home, read on!
The increasing prevalence of leaky,...
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Owner Builders need to be aware when purchasing building products that non conforming products...
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Owner Building is a fabulous way to improve family finances, by investing in your...
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Owner builders do your homework before signing a building contract with your subbies,this recommendation...
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Can be called a number of different names, Residential Home Warranty, Home Indemnity, Home...
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A street pole that blocks garage access to a new house in suburban Adelaide...
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Builders Insurance, Building Guidelines, Commercial Builders, Current Industry News, Home Renovation, Owner Builders
Wake up call to all builders and owner builders, in the event of an...
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Owner builders need to be aware of these requirements when building,your building services professionals...
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Water hammer is a fairly common occurrence in residential properties. What a lot of...
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A message for Owner Builder and Home Owners from the Victorian Building Authority on...
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Article written by Guy Barnett on The Mercury website
TASMANIANS planning to build or renovate...
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Builders Insurance, Building Guidelines, Commercial Builders, Current Industry News, Health and Safety, Home Renovation
Original article on The Age
Melbourne's surging population in recent years has had a number...
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Builders Insurance, Building Guidelines, Commercial Builders, Current Industry News, Home Renovation, Owner Builders
If you turn on the telly these days, it’s plain to see that DIY...
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Monday November 7 2016 - Article by VBA
Recently, the VBA has received a number...
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Article by Insurance and Risk
Construction insurance is a complex beast, capable of rocking the...
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Under new changes to the Victorian Building Act, you ht home owner are now...
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Wednesday October 5 2016 by VBA
Safety in the kitchen is important for everyone. Good...
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Tuesday October 4 2016 by VBA
Research and understanding of bushfires is generating significant improvements...
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Article on VBA website - August 5th 2016
Changes have been made to the VBA's...
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If you are owner building or using a builder please be aware of the...
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Its great, you are about to start, the renovation is going to look great,...
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When buying Owner Builder Insurance
Everyone wants the cheapest price but in assuming all Owner...
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Colin Biggers & Paisley Pty Ltd - by Julian Mellick, Teodor Lomaca, Kyle...
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Property Observer - Robert Caulfield
Water leaks and water damage have been highlighted as a...
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Article by Reef Coast Construction
Just whose responsibility is it, to arrange insurance cover for...
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With the current trend of eco-friendly and green initiatives driving better energy consumption and...
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Article by Insurance News
About 2300km of potentially deadly Infinity electrical cable remains in thousands...
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Article by Brightside
We’ve put together a selection of 24 photographs which show that there...
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Article: Victoria Building Authority
What have we found?
The VBA's Proactive Inspections Program has identified sites...
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Article from Insurance and Risk
Insurance brokers have been warned that non-compliant, highly flammable cladding...
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Source: ABC News
A young family who believed their insurance had lapsed after an early...
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Article by Landis Michaels, Rebecca Hosking and Gavin Creighton
Colin Biggers & Paisley
Some types of cladding materials imported from...
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A recent report showed that approximately 7 Victorians die each year as a result...
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The VBA has released an information sheet to provide new homeowners with advice about...
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Yes & No
In New South Wales, for example, Clause 22 of the NSW builders...
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Seems an odd question to ask. Of course builders have a duty of care....
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This is step 7 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is...
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Do you own land? Arrange the right Insurance!
If you own land, perhaps a block...
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PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY BASIS OF COVERAGE DEFINITION
Professional Services shall mean one or more of the following...
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This is step 2 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is...
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Water hammer is a fairly common occurrence in residential properties. What a lot of...
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If you turn on the telly these days, it’s plain to see that DIY...
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This is step 8 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is...
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This is step 6 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is...
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This is step 5 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is...
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This is step 3 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is...
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The words “draftsman” and “architect” have become synonymous to the lay man, but for...
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Now that 25 years have passed since the phasing out of asbestos in construction,...
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Owner Building Step 1: Realising that Owner Building is a Real Option
In the introduction to...
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The building industry is a vital cog in the machine that fuels the Australian...
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The Royal Life Saving Society reports that the number of children drowning in Australia increased by...
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Parents worry endlessly to keep their kids safe. Luckily, families that live in strata...
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The law is simple on this one: Avoid fines and non-compliance by displaying adequate...
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Buildsafe is championing the responsible owner build movement. We believe that through perseverance and...
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It seems as though the duty of care issue is never cut and dry...
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Embarking on a home improvement project entails a huge financial outlay, and so it’s...
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The filing of an insurance claim is often preceded by a traumatic and unfortunate...
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Whether you’re a small private contractor or a large building company, accidents on the...
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You’ve just finished watching 6 straight episodes of Backyard Blitz, and while your eyes...
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It seems as though the duty of care issue is never cut and dry...
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The Home Building Act, the Industrial Relations Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Work Health and Safety Act, Fair...
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It’s hard to imagine a stiffer penalty than being forced to knock down your...
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By now the court case of Hillman vs. Ferro Con is a household name...
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The days of looking up to the man who built his own home with...
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If you have ever decided to manage our own home renovation project or taken...
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Flip through the telly channels these days (no pun intended) and you’re liable to...