Owner builder guides
The reference material we wish existed when we started: what a build actually costs, what order the work happens in, and what has to be inspected before you can continue.
Owner Builder Permits in Australia, by State
What each state and territory requires before you owner build — the threshold, the course, the fee, and how long you must wait before doing it again.
Updated 28 August 2026 · 8 min read
Mandatory Building Inspections in Australia, by State
Every mandatory inspection for an Australian residential build — footings, slab, frame and final, plus the extra stages NSW and QLD require.
Updated 29 July 2026 · 7 min read
The Stages of Building a House in Australia (In Order)
The Australian residential build sequence from site establishment to handover: the nine stages, the trades involved, and where inspections sit.
Updated 29 July 2026 · 6 min read
What Does It Cost to Owner Build in Australia? (2026)
What owner building costs in Australia — cost per square metre by finish, how spend is shaped across the build, and where owner builders lose money.
Updated 5 August 2026 · 7 min read