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Owner Builder Warranty Insurance Victoria

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Owner Builder Home Warranty Insurance (Domestic Building Insurance) is required in Victoria when an Owner Builder sells their dwelling with works done over $16,000 within the Statutory Warranty period (six years and six months).

Residential Owner Builders Home Warranty Insurance protects the home purchaser and subsequent home purchaser from prescribed defective workmanship in the event that the owner builder dies, disappears or becomes insolvent during the Home Warranty period.

What’s included in the Policy:

Owner Builder Warranty covers the purchaser, or any subsequent purchaser, of the property for the balance
of the 6 year period after the final or occupancy certificate was issued if the owner builder dies, disappears or becomes insolvent, however defects, incomplete works or second hand materials noted in the Defects Inspection Report are exempt.

Why Choose BuildSafe?

Best price for your home
Avoid discounting your sale price because there is no warranty insurance
You or your clients will benefit from the most comprehensive & exclusive policy on the market today
Quick turnaround. Paperwork is processed quickly and efficiently as our service includes urgent response facilities, i.e – we are able to issue the insurance policy by email.
Expert Knowledge. Providing particular help for those with complex cases
Less stress and Hassle. Our underwriting and service support package provides you with peace of mind, easy policy completion and follow up support and advice.
Our experience. BuildSafe and our sister company Australian Owner Builders have been helping owner builders for over 30 years. We have the proven track record and know all the pitfalls and their solutions

Remember…

Before we can issue you with a policy we require the following:

Identification e.g drivers licence
Inspection/defects report – from an approved inspector with P.I insurance
Completed and signed proposal form
Copy of the Building Permit
Copy of the Final Inspection Certificate (if extension/renovation)
Copy of the Certificate of Occupancy (if new home)
Payment: Money Order, Bank Cheque or Credit Card Details

Please ask about our Turnaround time options available to you:

Standard Turnaround– 24 hours
Express Service– 4 hours
Super Express Service – 1 hour (subject to satisfactory receipt of Application and supporting documents)

Let BuildSafe Insurance Brokers arrange Home Warranty, while you stay focussed on selling your home for the very best price!

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FAQs

Got a Question about Owner Builder Home Warranty Insurance? We’ve got the Answer!

Who needs owner builder warranty?

The Building Act 1993, requires owner builders who sell their property to obtain Owner Builder Warranty Insurance. The insurance is to cover the purchaser in the event of faulty workmanship. The period of warranty is for 6 years from the issuing of the certificate of occupancy or certificate of final completion. For example, if the property is sold 2 years after certificates were issued, warranty insurance would be required for the remaining 4 years. You will also be required to obtain a Defect Inspection Report, these are valid for 6 months.

What does the insurance cover?

Owner Builder Warranty Insurance only covers defects, NOT identified in the Inspection Report.

Who is covered by the insurance?

The purchaser and any subsequent purchaser of the home. not you the actual Owner Builder.

The insurance warranty cover is for how long?

6 years from the Certificate of Occupancy and Certificate of Final Inspection. The maximum limit of insurance is $300.000.

What could happen if I don’t get warranty insurance?

If Owner Builder Warranty is not obtained and your property is sold you risk fines and penalties of up to $10,000. The prospective purchaser also has the right to pull out of the sale agreement without any penalties.

Why do I need to obtain a defect inspection report?

A defect inspection report is required under 137B of the Building Act.

What happens if Owner Builder Warranty is NOT taken out before the signing of the contract of sale?

The prospective purchaser has the option under 137B (3) of the Building Act 1993 to (void) walk away from the contract anytime up to the completion of the contract – YOU LOSE THE SALE.

Why do you need the certificate of occupancy or the certificate of final inspection?

The period of Insurance commences from these dates for a period of six (6) years.

What if I can’t find my building permit?

You can contact the Council and ask for a Form 2.10. This will list all permits and approvals issued on your home for the past ten (10) years.

What is the threshold for owner builder warranty?

Owner Builder Warranty is only required where the cost of the works is over $16,000. Below this amount it is not a legislative requirement, but you will still need to provide a Defect Inspection Report. Even if the original works did not require a permit the $16,000 threshold still applies.

My extension is under $16,000.00 do I need warranty insurance?

No. But you still require a defect inspection report.

Once the policy is issued am I still responsible for the property repairs?

Yes. As the builder you have the ultimate responsibility. This is the same conditions that a registered builder works under to repair the defects.

What is the purpose of the insurance?

The policy is for the protection of the purchaser in the event of the owner builder becoming bankrupt, disappearing or passing away.