What you need to know

What you need to know

Residential Construction Warranty insurance also known as home warranty insurance is legally required for builders before they can commence residential construction projects. It is designed to protect consumers from faulty workmanship and non-completion of a building where the builder dies, disappears or becomes insolvent.

New Builder
If you are a new builder to the industry and are seeking your first licence eligibility then First Assess is the cover for you.
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Builder <$2m annual turnover
If you are a profitable builder with a total turnover of less than $2m per annum and do not intend building multi units or swimming pools, Express Assess is the cover for you.
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Experienced Builder
For builders with individual needs and will need to undertake a more detailed assessment.
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How is eligibility assessed?
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The legislation applies over varying thresholds (refer to relevant state legislation).