I've always known it to be:
The height of the DPC or weep holes must not be less than 150 mm in areas where there is adjacent land (Soil etc...) to…

The workmanship is lifetime guarantee by "the insurer", not the builder. They will of course ask the initial builder to rectify and if they don't they will appoint someone…

I wouldn't, but it's your decision. You will be foregoing "lifetime guarantee" of repairs undertaken by the insurer.

Interesting. You have great clearance to damp proof course all the way around which is rare with so many cowboy landscapers and concreters. Is there sufficient fall away…

They using concrete or timber sleepers? Timber or steel uprights? Any drainage behind sleeper?

If you accept a cash settlement then the workmanship for the repairs will not be guaranteed by the insurer. As a broker and underwriter 20+ years, I would recommend…

You may still have a case, but your next step is to speak to a lawyer.

Did you pay a fee to the conveyancer to review the document prior to purchase?
If so, then you may be able to sue the conveyancer for a breach of their…

Qbe for vacant land liability. You might have to go through a broker though.

Qbe for vacant land liability. You might have to go through a broker though.

It's obvious from this post that you take pride in your work and also take full ownership of any mistakes. Well done Simeon.

Thanks for your advice.
I have been getting quite a few building inspections lately and will continue to do so for sure.
Just wanted to know if this home needed them as…

Hi all, before I waste more money on a building inspection and not get the home, I am just wondering if anyone on this forum knows if it's ok for…

No, you can not insure them until you have the certificate of occupancy.

Hoping someone can please let me know if it's possible to replace the timber fascias with colorbond fascias on this home with internal style gutters.
If so, is it a big…

No you dont need to be a member of MBA to get advice regarding insurance as MBA Insurance Brokers is the broking arm of MBA and sell and provide advice…

Try calling Master Builders Insurance Brokers as they place A LOT of contract works insurance and may be able to assist, although I'm pretty sure as you mentioned, you won't…

Are you going to purchase owner builders contract works insurance as the new principal contractor of the job? Who is responsible if things go pear shaped? Everyone you…

You are absolutely considered a third party unless you are doing things as an owner builder, which I presume you are not.

If the pool installer has public liability insurance then he will be covered for any third party property damage or bodily injury as a result of his negligence.
Contract works insurance…

Or use an Insurance Broker who understands the market and knows which policies will respond in the event of a claim. A broker acts on your behalf, not the…

I'm an insurance broker of 20 years and you can't Insure this. You need an occupancy certificate before home and or contents insurance can take effect. Don't waste…

Like others above, I had holes drilled into concrete surrounding my home too We had no active termites, but thought prevention is better than the cure. Cost…

Leave it, replacing the brick will be more noticeable.
If you have been left with spare bricks, then drill a hole into a spare brick, mix the brick dust with an…

There's a single fronted double brick home in Prahran Victoria that is going to auction this weekend.
I am most likely going to throw a couple of bids in,…