What regulatory checks should I complete before appointing a builder?

Before appointing a builder, you should check more than whether they simply hold a current licence.

Depending on your state or territory, relevant checks may include:

• current builder licence or registration
• licence class and permitted scope of work
• licence conditions or restrictions
• disciplinary history
• rectification directions or orders
• stop-work or prohibition orders
• licence suspensions or cancellations
• public warnings or enforcement action
• company and ABN details
• applicable home warranty or domestic building insurance requirements.

The information available varies between jurisdictions, so you may need to check more than one official source.