Learn about Victoria's builder compliance fundamentals, mandatory notification stages, Directions to Fix (DTF), and the consequences of breaching Dispute Resolution Orders.
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Before you start building. Before you start building.. Finding a practitioner and getting quotes. Read our tips for finding a building practitioner, including checking their credentials, and for getting quotes. Find out about engaging a building
Discover the eligibility requirements to become an owner-builder in Victoria. Learn about project types, exemptions, and mandatory training under the Building Act 1993.
Verify the registration, licence status, and history of Victorian builders, plumbers, and building practitioners. Search the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) registers to ensure your practitioner is qualified and check for past disciplinary or
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 how to identify, prevent and manage termite infestations in Victoria, including signs of damage, treatment options and your responsibilities as a property owner.