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What to watch out for.
An American term that has now reached Australia, it is really...
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What about contents?
Who arranges insurance for pre-existing property which is part of the home that is...
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Renovating looks easy on T.V. but the risks associated with renovating especially if you are...
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It’s surprisingly common for home owners to engage builders to undertake domestic building works without...
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Make sure you have Construction and Liability Insurance and that you have not underinsured.
40% of...
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Large parts of NSW west of the Great Dividing Range, along with grassland areas in...
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Owner Builders are you fully covered? Protected? Insured?
Bushfires focus a lot of attention on whether...
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Are Owner Builders required to obtain Ministerial Exemption if they wish to sell their home...
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As an Owner Builder you are responsible for having a safe worksite and this is...
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Don’t let the excitement of a new renovation blind you to the major problems you...
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Those who are, Building, renovating or extending are aware that we have bushfires raging in...
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Does it have Latent Defect Insurance Protection?
The big Question you should ask before you buy...
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Owner Builders like, tradespeople are all too often victims of theft, given their work on...
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Why do I need Latent Defects Insurance, my tradies will do a good job?
You became...
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As the recent Structural Defects that caused the evacuation of the Opal Tower highlighted the...
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Stories abound of owner builders who took short cuts when it came to insurance when...
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Builders constantly asked us this question, as they are very concerned that if a Structural...
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You don’t have to be Einstein to understand that on building sites things can go...
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Has Your Builder Offered Latent Defects Insurance to protect you if a structural defect occurs...
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If you used a builder to build your home and a structural defect arouse e.g....
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A building
disputes can be a stressful event for both the builder and homeowner. When it
gets...
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One of the great fallacies of the building industry is that when you are doing...
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Following on from Part 1, outlined below are more questions you need to be comfortable...
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Don't fear Public Liability Insurance, just make sure you are prepared! As an Owner Builder...
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As clients of BuildSafe Insurance Brokers, you allow us the opportunity to invest invest back...
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Fire into Bushfires! In our series on Fire and the precautions required now that summer...
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Home Renovation Insurance is becoming more and more popular. Now that home prices are coming...
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Owner Builder’s study guide to successful building!
Certificate of Consent!
Owner Building is the way to save...
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Part 3 Owner Builder Insurance Policy, this is the final part of our series explaining...
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Part 2 explaining Owner Builder Insurance Policies.
Our theme of Check, Check, Check before you buy,...
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Part 1. Owner Builder Construction and Public Liability can be as confusing as any type...
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Be a Handyman with Buildsafe to the rescue.
Magnificent Owner built home sold in Mc Rae.
When...
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NEW Protective Works changes to the Building Act!
These changes were implemented in June and following...
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The 7+ benefits that makes our insurance different! All Construction and Public Liability insurance policies...
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While everyone wants the perfect job, renovations cost money & homeowners need to make sure...
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Adjoining Property Protection.
As everyone is becoming more risk adverse, building surveyors are requiring owner builders...
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It can be very confusing when seeking out which insurance should I buy to protect...
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Home and Contents Insurance is designed to cover an existing home against damage, loss or...
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What does that mean?
If you are buying Owner Builder Construction & Public Liability Insurance. By...
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10 Fun Facts About Your Home Foundation. It’s interesting how little awareness there is about...
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Here are BuildSafe's three tips to give you peace of mind before the holiday period:
Bushfires:
If...
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Selecting a company to supply you owner builder construction and public liability insurance is an...
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After reading this article about the 'tricks' builders are getting to why wouldn't you owner...
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A lesson for homeowners & owner builders to check all contracts & sign off on...
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If you are an owner builder & renovating ,check to ensure your plumber is registered...
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What to watch for when building your home, read on!
The increasing prevalence of leaky, toxic...
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Owner Builders need to be aware when purchasing building products that non conforming products brings...
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Owner Building is a fabulous way to improve family finances, by investing in your home...
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Owner builders do your homework before signing a building contract with your subbies,this recommendation is...
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Can be called a number of different names, Residential Home Warranty, Home Indemnity, Home Owners...
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A street pole that blocks garage access to a new house in suburban Adelaide is...
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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 accident...
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Owner builders need to be aware of these requirements when building,your building services professionals should...
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Water hammer is a fairly common occurrence in residential properties. What a lot of homeowners...
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A message for Owner Builder and Home Owners from the Victorian Building Authority on Termites.
When...
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Article written by Guy Barnett on The Mercury website
TASMANIANS planning to build or renovate in...
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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 of...
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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 home...
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Monday November 7 2016 - Article by VBA
Recently, the VBA has received a number of...
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Article by Insurance and Risk
Construction insurance is a complex beast, capable of rocking the foundations...
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Under new changes to the Victorian Building Act, you ht home owner are now required...
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Wednesday October 5 2016 by VBA
Safety in the kitchen is important for everyone. Good building...
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Tuesday October 4 2016 by VBA
Research and understanding of bushfires is generating significant improvements in...
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Article on VBA website - August 5th 2016
Changes have been made to the VBA's powers...
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If you are owner building or using a builder please be aware of the following:
Author: Jacqui...
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Its great, you are about to start, the renovation is going to look great, BUT……..
Is...
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When buying Owner Builder Insurance
Everyone wants the cheapest price but in assuming all Owner Builder...
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Colin Biggers & Paisley Pty Ltd - by Julian Mellick, Teodor Lomaca, Kyle Berger
In...
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Property Observer - Robert Caulfield
Water leaks and water damage have been highlighted as a common...
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Article by Reef Coast Construction
Just whose responsibility is it, to arrange insurance cover for pre-existing...
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With the current trend of eco-friendly and green initiatives driving better energy consumption and sustainable...
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Article by Brightside
We’ve put together a selection of 24 photographs which show that there is...
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Article: Victoria Building Authority
What have we found?
The VBA's Proactive Inspections Program has identified sites where...
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Article from Insurance and Risk
Insurance brokers have been warned that non-compliant, highly flammable cladding appears...
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Source: ABC News
A young family who believed their insurance had lapsed after an early morning...
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Article by Landis Michaels, Rebecca Hosking and Gavin Creighton
Colin Biggers & Paisley
Some types of cladding materials imported from China...
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A recent report showed that approximately 7 Victorians die each year as a result of...
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The VBA has released an information sheet to provide new homeowners with advice about what...
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Yes & No
In New South Wales, for example, Clause 22 of the NSW builders contract...
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Seems an odd question to ask. Of course builders have a duty of care. Builders...
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This is step 7 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is right...
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Do you own land? Arrange the right Insurance!
If you own land, perhaps a block awaiting...
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PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY BASIS OF COVERAGE DEFINITION
Professional Services shall mean one or more of the following services...
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This is step 2 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is right...
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Water hammer is a fairly common occurrence in residential properties. What a lot of homeowners...
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If you turn on the telly these days, it’s plain to see that DIY home...
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This is step 8 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is right...
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This is step 6 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is right...
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This is step 5 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is right...
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This is step 3 in a 10 step process uncovering whether Owner Building is right...
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The words “draftsman” and “architect” have become synonymous to the lay man, but for those...
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Now that 25 years have passed since the phasing out of asbestos in construction, many...
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Owner Building Step 1: Realising that Owner Building is a Real Option
In the introduction to our...
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The building industry is a vital cog in the machine that fuels the...
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The Royal Life Saving Society reports that the number of children drowning in Australia increased by 48%...
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Parents worry endlessly to keep their kids safe. Luckily, families that live in strata schemes...
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Buildsafe is championing the responsible owner build movement. We believe that through perseverance and hard...
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Embarking on a home improvement project entails a huge financial outlay, and so it’s understandable...
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The filing of an insurance claim is often preceded by a traumatic and unfortunate event...
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Whether you’re a small private contractor or a large building company, accidents on the job...
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You’ve just finished watching 6 straight episodes of Backyard Blitz, and while your eyes may...
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It seems as though the duty of care issue is never cut and dry for...
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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 Trading,...
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It’s hard to imagine a stiffer penalty than being forced to knock down your structure...
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By now the court case of Hillman vs. Ferro Con is a household name within...
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The days of looking up to the man who built his own home with his...
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Flip real estate is all through the telly channels these days, and you’re liable to...