Q: Do I need Warranty Insurance on my project?

A: YES - If the building / renovation has a contract value over $20,000 the Builder must obtain Warranty Insurance. The cover must be job specific and correspond with the contract value.

Q: Do I require an Owner Builder Certificate on my project if I am building it myself?

A: YES - If the building / renovation is going to cost you over $20,000 you must obtain an Owner Builder Certificate from the Building Plumbing Commission (BPC). You can download an Owner Builder Kit from the Building Plumbing Commission (BPC) website Start your owner-builder application | Victorian Building Authority

Q: Do I need to own the land to obtain an Owner Builder Certificate?

A: YES - You will need to be registered on the Certificate of Title in order to obtain an Owner Builder Certificate.