Download the current official Victorian Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) policy wording for owner-builder certificates issued from 1 July 2025 onward.
Learn about Victoria's builder compliance fundamentals, mandatory notification stages, Directions to Fix (DTF), and the consequences of breaching Dispute Resolution Orders.
Learn how changes to a domestic building project’s scope, value, or contract price affect your Home Warranty insurance premium and Notice of Cover obligations.
Building work in Victoria often requires planning and building permits, which ensure projects are lawful, safe and compliant. Planning permits deal with how land can be used, while building permits confirm construction meets regulatory standards and
Learn about your legal obligations for protection work under the Building Act 1993 when building near adjoining properties. Find out when protection work is required, how to notify neighbours, insurance requirements, dispute processes, and your
Download the official Victorian Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) policy wording for owner-builder certificates issued from 1 October 2011 to 30 June 2014.
Find out who pays the Home Warranty premium in Victoria, when it must be paid, and how to get your Notice of Cover. Essential compliance info for builders.
Learn how to obtain a Certificate of Consent as an owner-builder in Victoria, including eligibility, application steps, required documents, fees, and key legal requirements.