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Welcome to The Owner Builder Club Articles where we share tips from experts and all things building. Enjoy the read!

Is the grass greener on the other side?

Meet Kirrily. Kirrily openly shares her experience of building a new home on the beautiful Sunshine Coast through the traditional

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Building Certifier tells all…

Meet Rhys Hood, a Building Certifier with My Building Certifier in NSW. Rhys has generously provided great insight into the

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What the banking royal commission means for borrowers

Did you read our last Q&A with Paul Blake from MoneyQuest Finance Specialists? The one where Paul went into great

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When to choose a Building Designer

Meet Andrew Remely. A Canberra based qualified Building Designer and a member of the Building Designers Association of Australia. His

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Owner Builder leveraging a previous ‘not so great' building experience

Meet Melbourne based Owner Builder, Mark. Mark is in the throws of doubling the size of a 1970's single story,

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Open-minded and curious Owner Builder saves tens of thousands

Meet Sydney based Owner Builder, Alex who saved tens of thousands of dollars by buying his windows for his custom

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Trust is key for this Owner Builder

Meet Sam. A Firefighter and Owner Builder. Sam is in the process of adding a 2nd story to his 70's

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Owner Builder's nailing their extension

This month we spoke with the lovely Karen (husband John is also a part of the team) who is working

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Canberra Owner Builders share their renovating tips

We had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Erica and Simon, who openly shared their experience from the recent renovation

Insurance

Want to know all about Owner Builder Insurance?

In this Q&A we talk with Insurance industry expert Mark Adams from Allrisk Insurance. You’re in for a real treat

Is Owner Building for You?

Thinking about becoming an Owner Builder? Unlock your potential with key insights to make an informed decision. Gain the knowledge and confidence to start your journey with clarity and certainty ✅

The Pre-planning Stage

Unlock your owner builder potential with our step-by-step guide. From design to permits, get the insights you need to plan and prepare for a smooth, successful build from day one 💪🏼

Confidently bring your owner builder dream to life with our expert guide. Crafted with two registered builders, this step-by-step resource covers each build stage, providing essential quality checks, trades, and materials to help you build with precision and confidence 🔨

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