Owner Builder Reports Melbourne (Section 137B)
What Is an Owner Builder Report?
An owner builder report is a building inspection report required in Victoria when selling a property where construction, renovation, or building works have been completed by an owner builder within the previous 6 years and 6 months.
This report is typically obtained by the seller before entering into a Contract of Sale and helps identify any defects or incomplete building work associated with the renovations or additions completed on the property.
Also Known As:
- Owner Builder Defects Report
- Section 137B Report
- Defects Inspection Report
What an Owner Builder Report Includes
- Inspection of completed building or renovation works.
- Identification of visible defects or incomplete works.
- Assessment of workmanship and construction quality.
- Review of structural and safety-related concerns.
- Documentation of the property’s current condition.
Why Is an Owner Builder Report Required?
Legal Compliance
Buyer Transparency
Insurance Requirement
Risk Management
Fewer Disputes
Statutory Warranties
Supports compliance with owner-builder warranty obligations.
when Do You Need One
You may require an owner builder report if:
- You carried out building works as an owner builder.
- The works were completed within the last 6 years and 6 months.
- You are selling the property in Victoria.
- The works required a building permit.
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