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137B Owner Builder Reports

Ensure the sale of your property is completed without cancellation or complication of the contract of sale by getting a 137B Owner Builder Report

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Why do I need a 137B Owner Builder Report?

When selling your home you must provide a 137B Owner Builder Report if you carried out any building construction, alterations or improvements to your home in the last 6.5 years as an owner builder.

If the trade value of the construction work in the last 6.5 years exceeds $16,000, then separate Warranty Insurance must also be provided. The insurer will require the 137B Owner Builder Report in order to issue the Warranty Insurance.

The report must be included within the Section 32 prior to a buyer signing the Contract of Sale along with any required Warranty Insurance. It is an offence under the Building Act 1993 if it is not.

If a Contract of Sale is signed without a 137B Owner Builder Report having been sighted, the purchaser can cancel an unconditional Contract of Sale without any penalty AND have the deposit returned in full. The Vendor then has to begin the process of selling their home all over again.

A 137B Owner Builder Report can be referred to under a number of different names including Owner Builder Report, Section 137B Report, Warranty Report, Owner Builder Defect Report or Defect Report.  Any combination of these names can be used in isolation or in combination to described these reports and they all refer to the same report type that is relevant if you are selling your property and you have completed works or renovations as an owner builder.

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137B Owner Builder Report Facts

  • Reports must be completed by a suitably qualified practitioner with Insurance cover. Only a registered Architect, a registered Building Surveyor, registered Building Inspector or endorsed registered Engineer (not Builders) can legally perform the inspections and write the 137B Owner Builder Reports.
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  • All works above a trade value of $16,000 must be covered with Warranty Insurance
  • All structural works above $16,000 must have Warranty Insurance for a period of 6 years from completion.
  • All non-structural works above $16,000 must have Warranty Insurance for a period of 2 years from completion.
  • 137B Owner Builder Reports must be obtained when you put your property on the market. The Contract of Sale can be voided if the report is older than 6 months or not in place at the time the Contract of Sale is signed.
  • Reports are valid for 6 months. After 6 months the works must be re-inspected and a new 137B Owner Builder Report issued.
  • No significant work can be performed after the inspection.
Cosmetic works NOT included in a 137B Owner Builder Report are: Looselay floors, carpets, curtains, electrical works, plumbing works, minor painting, polished floors, bookshelves, landscaping, flowerbeds
  • An Owner Builder Report is required to obtain Warranty Insurance for both structural and non-structural works.
  • All works with a trade value of less than $16,000 only require a 137B Owner Builder Report. For information on Warranty Insurance contact Buildsafe Insurance on 1300 763 016
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Owner Builder FAQ's

Typical works that require a 137B Owner Builder Report include:

Carports

Garages

Extensions

Kitchens

Decks

Full House Renovations

Tiling

Bathroom Renovation

Laundry

Verandas & Pergolas

Secure the sale of you property with a 137B Owner Builder Report!

Book your 137B Owner Builder Report now to avoid complications and keep your sale on track.

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What Our Clients Say

S Nguyen
ASTA were very professional, friendly and knowledgeable and were able to process our report quickly. Thanks for the great service.
H Fletcher
ASTA Building Consultants were friendly, easy to deal with and actually did what they said they’d do. They worked in with my time constraints, were very knowledgeable and went out of their way to help me out. The service was great and the report was issued the same day. I highly recommend their services.
M Campbell
We hired ASTA to get the 137B Owner Builder Report for a house we were looking to sell and they did an amazing job. We received the report on time and were very impressed with their knowledge within the building industry.
N Cooper
I highly recommend ASTA Building Consultants to anyone in need of a professional and reliable team for building inspections. Their expertise, attention to detail and friendly demeanour make them a pleasure to work with. As an owner-builder, obtaining a 137B owner builder report was a crucial step and they made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Thank you both for your exceptional service!
I McCarthy
Great experience. There’s always a lot of anxiety selling. ASTA were excellent. They were prompt, explained the process and walked me through the findings. Very professional. I highly recommend them.
K Wong
ASTA have efficiently assisted us with owner builder inspection reports. They have solid experience in this field and give honest, helpful assistance where required. Always on time for appointments and professional in their building inspection on reporting.
A Thomson
ASTA Building Consultants were responsive, informative and were able to accommodate my earlier inspection request despite their busy schedule. They were punctual for the section on 137B inspection on appointment despite the dreary weather.The report was ready within hours and they were generous with their time to answer my queries as well. Highly recommend them.
L Henderson
Thank you ASTA for your professional services. From the initial call to receiving my report less than 24 hours later just made the whole process a lot easier. ASTA are very knowledgeable when it comes to 137B owner builder reports and I highly recommend them
Michael
I would highly recommend ASTA Building Consultants to anyone needing assistance with a building inspection. Thankyou for your professionalism with the initial inquiry on the phone and making the inspection your priority. It was very obvious that they both have a sound knowledge in the building field and were prepared to give honest and helpful advice. Thank you for the great service and for all the great advice and contacts that you gave me. Much appreciated!
C O'Connor
From the moment I submitted my request, ASTA were straight onto my request. Within minutes I was on the phone discussing my requirements for a section on 137B owner builder report. They were both very professional and thorough in their approach to assessing my property and not to mention very friendly and personable. I received the report same day as promised. I would not hesitate to recommend them or to use them again. Thank you so much ASTA.

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Proven Expertise

With extensive experience, we deliver accurate, compliant 137B Owner Builder Reports tailored to your project needs.

Timely Delivery

Count on us for efficient, reliable and prompt service. Reports are issued within hours of inspection.

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Our team members are registered with the ARBV and the VBA. We are fully qualified to inspect and provide reports and advice.

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Our professional approach guarantees clear communication and solutions customised for your success.

ASTA Building Consultants specialise in 137B Owner Builder Reports and expert building consultancy and advice, providing speedy, reliable solutions to problems, quality reports and peace of mind when selling your home and for your projects.

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