The issue

In less than two weeks, the Victorian Government plans to pass legislation that will destroy competition in the warranty insurance market by forcing a government-run monopoly on all warranty insurance.

These changes will directly harm you:

🚨 Warranty insurance costs could rise by up to 400%
⏳ Processing times could blow out by 8+ weeks
🏠 You’ll be liable for defects for 10 years instead of 6
⚖️ Dispute processes will be slower and more stressful
❌ You’ll lose the freedom to choose fast, affordable service

This change will hurt every owner-builder across Victoria.

If the legislation passes:

Insurance costs could skyrocket by up to 400%, making your projects dramatically more expensive.
Warranty periods will be extended from 6 to 10 years, leaving owner-builders vulnerable to fixing defects far longer than the average house turnover time of 7 years.

Processing times will blow out by 8 weeks or more — delaying your property sales.
The definition of “defects” will be expanded, opening the door to countless more claims and disputes. You’ll be dragged through a bureaucratic and painful dispute process, with no alternative.

Right now, BuildSafe  can process your warranty insurance in under two hours with direct, flexible, personal service. We know you by name — not by a ticket number.

If the government succeeds, you’ll be stuck in an inflexible, slow-moving system where help is harder to get and selling your property could be delayed by months.

For over 20 years, BuildSafe has proudly supported owner-builders — helping you build, sell, and protect your homes with expert advice, compassion, and unmatched efficiency.
We’ve guided thousands through complex issues like deceased estates, divorce, VCAT exemptions, and more — all without government red tape.

We support smart reforms that genuinely strengthen the building industry.
But this is not real reform — it’s an attack on competition and a direct threat to every owner-builder’s rights and financial security.

 
We need you to take urgent action now!
👉 Sign our petition today to stop this disastrous legislation!
👉 Protect your right to choose affordable, fast, and expert insurance services.

Don’t let the government leave you stranded.
Together, we can make sure owner-builders’ voices are heard — but we must act before it’s too late.