hold an interest in the property through a Trust or other legal entity such as a business.

To obtain an owner builder permit you will need to apply to the NSW Office of Fair Trading – Home Building Service and demonstrate that:

•    You are over 18 years old;

•    You are the owner or have a prescribed interest in the land (eg, certificate of title or rates notice); and

•    You live or intend to live in the completed home.

•    In addition you will need to provide:

•    A description and the address of the proposed works with a copy of plans;

•    Council development certificate number or complying certificate number;

•    An Owner-Builder permit application fee (currently $126.00); and

•    Evidence that you have completed a course of education or instruction approved by the Commissioner of Fair Trading if the value of works exceeds $12,000.00.

You are only allowed to obtain one owner builder permit in any 5 year period unless there exists exceptional circumstances.