Checklists and resources

Building and renovating

For a complete list of the available checklists on the Consumer Affairs Victoria website, see Checklists for building and renovating

Here is a selection of checklists from the series:

• Building contracts checklist
• Paying for building work
• Building a home with a smaller building company
• Building a home with a large building company
• Owner builders checklist
• Implied warranties and domestic building insurance
• Getting out of a building contract
• Plans and permits
• Home improvements costing $10,000 or less

Your Home

Your Home is Australia’s independent guide to designing, building or renovating homes to ensure they are energy efficient, comfortable, affordable and adaptable for the future.

• Designing a home
• Repairs and maintenance
• Buying a home off the plan
• Renovations and additions

Sustainability Vic

Sustainability Vic promotes environmental sustainability across Victoria. Go to Energy efficiency and reducing emissions for resources about energy efficiency when building, renovating, buying or renting, and how to reduce energy bills in your current home.

• Questions to ask your builder about energy efficiency
• Renovate a home for energy efficiency
• Key principles of energy-efficient design

Planning assessment

Planning laws define the ways that land in the council area can be used or developed for private residential, commercial or public use.

• Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) | Permits and applications
• DTP | Planning permits
• The Complete VicSmart Guide | What is VicSmart?

Victorian Building Authority

The VBA's Building Practice Notes explain different parts of the building legislation, making it easier to find and understand the information relevant to you.

• Pool and spa safety barrier self assessment - checklist 1
• Pool and spa safety barrier self assessment - checklist 2
• Pool and spa safety barrier self assessment - checklist 3
• Owner-Builder - Information and Study Guide

Further information for homeowners

If you are a homeowner designing or building a new home in Victoria, Consumer Affairs Victoria have more information on new homes, existing dwellings or what to do if you experience issues building and renovating at Consumer Affairs Victoria.

Page last updated: 23/04/24