Builder Due Diligence Guides
Plain-English guides on checking a builder before you build or renovate. No jargon, no scare tactics, just what to look for and how to protect yourself before you sign.
Builder Due Diligence in Australia: The Complete Guide
What Australian homeowners need to know about builder due diligence: what to check, which registers to search, and when to get an independent report.
Read guide →7 Signs a Builder Will Go Bankrupt
The warning signs a builder is in financial trouble, from slow payments to mounting court claims and phoenix activity. What to look for before you sign.
Read guide →What Happens If My Builder Goes Bust?
If your builder becomes insolvent mid-build, here's what happens to your money, your home and your contract, plus how to reduce the risk beforehand.
Read guide →Should I Pay a Builder Deposit? Deposit Risk Explained
Builder deposits are legal but not always safe. How deposit caps work, where your money goes, and how to protect yourself before you pay.
Read guide →How to Check if a Builder Is Financially Stable
A step-by-step guide to checking a builder's financial stability before you sign, from ASIC searches to credit risk scores and payment defaults.
Read guide →How to Research a Builder Before You Sign
A practical checklist for researching a builder, covering licence, company, finances, reviews and court history, before you commit hundreds of thousands.
Read guide →Ready to check your builder?
Apply what you've read. Get an independent due diligence report before you sign.