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Learn how to choose the right building practitioner with expert tips on checking licences and registrations, comparing quotes, reviewing past work, and avoiding common hiring mistakes for builders, plumbers, electricians, and other trades.
Created: 23 Jun 2026
Find guidance from various sources on preparing for, during and after storms and floods, including safety tips, building damage, mould risks and recovery advice.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
Learn what to do if issues arise after building completion or handover, including defects, unfinished work, and how to resolve problems with your builder.
Created: 26 Jun 2026
Need to make a Home Warranty claim? Learn how to submit a notice of claim to the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) and see the supporting documents required.
Created: 26 Jun 2026
Learn about the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC), its role in regulating Victoria’s building industry, access to information, FOI processes, and resources for consumers and practitioners.
Created: 29 Jun 2026
Learn about key building regulators in Victoria, including ARBV, Consumer Affairs Victoria and Energy Safe Victoria, and how they handle complaints and enforce building laws.
Created: 19 Jun 2026
Planning a renovation or building a new home in Victoria? Discover how the new Home Warranty insurance protects your project, covers defects, and impacts your contract.
Created: 19 Jun 2026
Learn how to navigate building agreements and contracts, including key contract types, legal requirements, deposits, permits, and what to include to protect your rights before starting construction.
Created: 19 Jun 2026
Research on balcony water leakage examining causes, risks and solutions to improve durability and compliance in residential buildings.
Created: 24 Jun 2026
DBI claims process explained, from claim assessment and property inspection to decisions, repair quotes, and payments.
Created: 24 Jun 2026