Top Tips When Taking Out Owner Builder Insurance

Owner Builders, this is important. When you choose to owner build, you’re stepping into the role of the builder. That means you’re responsible for running a safe, compliant and properly insured site. Would a registered builder operate without insurance? Absolutely not. So here are my top tips when it comes to Owner Builder Insurance. Practical, […]
The Owner Builder Checklist

As Winston Churchill famously said, “If you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail.” And when it comes to owner building… that couldn’t be more true. This owner builder checklist covers the basic foundations to help get you moving in the right direction. 1. Do Your Research (Seriously) Before you commit, immerse yourself in the […]
Why We Made Allrisk Our Insurance Partner

Here at Owner Builder Club, our users need to know that they are connected with the very best owner builder insurance available, and benefiting from products that suit their needs down to the ground. This is why we carefully selected an insurance partner that can provide this — a partner that meets our very stringent […]
Owner Builders Checklist in Western Australia

Owner Builders Checklist in Western Australia Whether you’re renovating your home or planning to build from scratch, taking the time to understand the requirements of doing the work yourself is a great place to start. The first thing you need to determine is this – the $$ value of the work you’d like to carry out. In […]
Tips for Owner Builders in Queensland

We could write a list an arm long when it comes to tips for Owner Builders but we’ve chosen to focus on what we believe is super important to a successful and enjoyable building experience. These are four MUST HAVES. 1. Communication skills For any owner builder, communication is going to be absolutely key. Good […]
How Being an Owner Builder Can Help Save Money

Most people who are toying with the idea of building or renovating their home as an owner builder, start by considering this question: Exactly how much do I save building or renovating my own home as an owner builder? And yep, it’s a rather critical because you need to decide if it’s worth the time, […]
Tips Before Taking an Owner Builder Loan

Being an Owner Builder is both a challenging and exciting process. However. With any major life decision, it’s a good thing to understand a few ins and outs to help with the decision making process. Finance is one of those things because when it comes to an Owner Builder loan, things are a little different compared to […]
Owner Builders Course NSW

Are you searching for the best owner builder course in NSW ? Choosing an owner builder course provider AND a white card course in NSW is another big thing you’ve got to tick off your long list of things ‘to-do’. In NSW, it’s a state government requirement to first obtain a white card (Construction Induction […]
Beginners Guide for Owner Builders in Queensland

If you’re not already an experienced tradesperson than you’re going to have plenty to learn and that’s exciting 🤩 When it comes to the process of being an owner builder and undertaking an owner build project, starting with a beginner’s mind, an open mind, is a great mindset right from the beginning. So what makes […]
Responsibilities of an Owner Builder

If you’re new to the concept, an owner builder is someone who takes on the role of managing their own residential building project rather than engaging a registered builder to run it from start to finish. On the surface, it can sound appealing. You save on a builder’s margin and you stay in control of […]