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Builder Background Checks2 years2 years
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.
Builder Background Checks2 years2 years
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
Builder Background Checks3 years3 years
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
Builder Background Checks3 years3 years
Custom vs Volume Builder - What You Need to Know
Confused about the difference between volume and custom builder?
Builder Background Checks3 years3 years
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.
Builder Background Checks3 years3 years
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.
Builder Background Checks3 years3 years
Architect, Designer & Draftsperson - Who Does What ?
Architect, Designer & Draftsperson - Who Does What ?
Builder Background Checks3 years3 years
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.
Builder Background Checks3 years3 years
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.
Builder Background Checks3 years3 years
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.
Builder Background Checks3 years3 years
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.
Builder Background Checks3 years3 years
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.
Builder Background Checks3 years3 years
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.
If you're about to build, extend credit to builders, are considering purchasing a new house or apartment, or you're a builder wanting to check your reputation - we'll provide a thorough due diligence. We investigate, interpret and clearly communicate any concerns to allow peace of mind and a fully-informed decision.
We purchase a range of credit rating, defaulting, phoenixing, company and court records. We'll also search hard to find regulatory, licensing, insurance, consumer affairs, social media and government records. We've helped hundreds of homeowners avoid problem builders, all over Australia.
We’re On Your Side
We're not a builder referral service, we're an independent consumer research agency. Homeowners embarking on a building project often feel out of their depth and can be overwhelmed by industry jargon, regulation, registration, permit and insurance laws. And as a consequence often rush the all-important appointment of the builder process.
In our view, the selection of the builder is the single most important task for the homeowner. Builder Background Checks is in your corner, we demystify the builder selection process. We are proudly independent and guarantee that we receive no commissions or favours of any kind from builders.
Our aim is to help you avoid unpleasant surprises by uncovering complete builder reputation data. To save you time, money and headaches. We’re solely focused on the residential building sector and are ideally suited to projects including new home construction, extensions, renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, swimming pools and landscaping.
Our Values
We are committed to transparency and impartiality. We conduct ourselves with professionalism and due care and aim to continually improve.
