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Welcome to DirectBuild's March 2012 Newsletter.

Since the start of the 2012, activity in the owner builder market has picked up appreciably and DirectBuild is looking forward to an exceptionally busy year.

DirectBuild will be conducting a Stand at the HIA Sydney Home Show at the Darling Harbour Convention Centre again this year. The Home Show is to be held from Thursday 31 May 2012 to Sunday 3 June 2012. Please note your diary now so that you don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Home Show.

We are also proposing to hold Owner Builder Seminars throughout 2012 with the next Seminar planned for Sunday 22 July 2012 following the HIA Sydney Home Show. Further information regarding the Owner Builder Seminar will be provided in the June 2012 Newsletter.

In this edition of the Newsletter, we have featured articles from Mitchell Larkin from SHC Insurance Brokers on owner builder insurance and Shannon Ingram from Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers on owner builder finance. We would welcome your feedback on the articles which we trust you will find interesting and informative.

The team at DirectBuild looks forward to the opportunity of working with you in 2012.

Regards

Brendon Wilkie
Director

Why do I need Owner Builder Insurance?

by Mitchell Larkin

As owner builder, you are the principal contractor, responsible for the management of the renovation or construction, of your home. You will have the satisfaction of successfully renovating or building your own home the way you like it. However, you will also face a unique set of risks and responsibilities and comprehensive insurance is an essential requirement.
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A Guide To Owner Builder Finance

by Shannon Ingram

If you’ve ever tried talking to your bank about obtaining finance for your owner builder construction project, chances are that the reaction has been lukewarm. Many banks are very conservative at the moment, particularly with regard to  lending to owner builders. Those that do lend have a number of policies that you may need to work within to get your finance approved. Hopefully this article will help you navigate the process a little better.
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