Finding a Reputable Builder Has Never Been Harder
It’s never been more important to conduct an extensive due diligence when looking for a builder.
Where to Start Your Search for the Right Builder
In the age of COVID it's now more important than ever to choose the right builder
Overview: The Victorian Building Process or How the Regulations Impact You!
Regulation & Building Plan Essentials: Here's the fundamental information you need to know for the Victorian residential process
Custom vs Volume Builder - What You Need to Know
Confused about the difference between volume and custom builder?
Builder Quotes: How to Avoid Unanticipated Costs
Homeowners have a responsibility to research exactly who it is that they're engaging to build or renovate their home. Here's some tips to ensure you avoid unwelcome surprises.
Contracts, Lawyers & When Things Go Wrong (Victoria Only)
An overview of the importance of getting 'the legals' right before you sign a contract and what to do (in Victoria) when things go pear shaped.
Architect, Designer & Draftsperson - Who Does What ?
Architect, Designer & Draftsperson - Who Does What ?
Domestic Building Insurance (Victoria Only)
The Policy Nobody Wants to Use: The Victorian Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) scheme is commonly known as a 'policy of last resor - her's a snapshot of how it works.
Industry Associations, Regulators & Stakeholders
There are a large number of associations and industry groups available to assist homeowners. here's a selection of key organizations that may be able to assist you.
The 7 Deadly Sins of Looking for a Builder
Too many homeowners experience grief because they neglect to do their homework. They rush the quotation phase, have little idea about the builder's reputation and/or don't read or fully understand the contract - here's some tips.
About to Build? You’ll Need a Team
Here's who you need, and where to find the support team for your upcoming building project.
Where to Start Your Search for the Right Builder
Where to look for a decent builder: your builder arguably has the greatest influence on the overall success of your project; therefore, builder selection is the single most important decision a homeowner will make - here's some advice on how to proceed.
Find a Reputable Builder
We prepare easy-to-understand Reports to help you make an informed decision on any Australian builder. Find out if a builder has been in the courts, has credit issues or been regularly disappointing consumers. Our investigations provide data from government agencies, regulatory and social media sources.
Building? Renovating? Extending? Talk to the Pros - 25 Years of Building Industry Experience at Your Service
We’ve helped hundreds of Australians conduct their due diligence with our unique suite of credit rating, defaulting, phoenixing, company and court record searches. We dig deep into hard-to-find regulatory, licensing, insurance and government records to help clients avoid repeat-offending residential builders.
Whether you’re about to build, renovate or extend credit to a home builder we’ll handle the research for you. We investigate, interpret, and clearly communicate risk data, so you can make informed decisions with confidence and peace of mind. We remain proudly independent, trusted and transparent.
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