{"id":700,"date":"2026-01-14T04:06:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T04:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/?page_id=700"},"modified":"2026-09-14T23:02:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T23:02:18","slug":"section-137b-owner-builder-reports","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elevatebuilding.com.au\/melbourne-building-inspections\/section-137b-owner-builder-reports\/","title":{"rendered":"Section 137B Owner Builder Reports"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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137B Owner Builder Defects Report<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Section 137B Owner Builder Reports Melbourne<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Selling a home you’ve built or renovated as an owner-builder? Elevate Building Inspections<\/a> provides Section 137B Owner Builder Defects<\/a> Reports across Melbourne<\/a>, with independent<\/a> inspections, clear photographic reporting and reports typically delivered within 24 hours.<\/p>

If you\u2019ve built or renovated your own property<\/a> and plan to sell it within six years and six months, Victorian law requires you to provide a Section 137B Owner Builder\u00a0Defects\u00a0Report<\/a>. At\u00a0Elevate Building\u00a0Inspections, we specialise in preparing accurate and compliant Section 137B Owner Builder reports in\u00a0Melbourne, giving both you and potential buyers peace of mind.<\/p>

Our\u00a0licensed<\/a>\u00a0building inspectors<\/a> provide clear, unbiased assessments of the condition of your property, ensuring you meet your legal obligations under the Building Act throughout Melbourne.<\/p>

Without a valid 137B report<\/a>, your contract of\u00a0sale<\/a>\u00a0may become unenforceable. In short: the 137B report<\/a> protects\u00a0you<\/strong>, the seller, and\u00a0them<\/strong>, the buyer \u2014 it ensures transparency, reduces risk, and gives both parties confidence to move forward.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What Is a Section 137B Owner Builder Report?<\/h2>

A Section 137B Owner Builder Report is a legally mandated inspection report under the Building Act 1993 (Victoria). The report is specifically required when a property constructed or renovated by an owner-builder is sold within 6 years and 6 months of completion.<\/p>

The primary purpose of the 137B report is to identify any defects in workmanship or materials, verify compliance with building regulations, and provide transparency to potential buyers. Without this report, your sales contract may be unenforceable, which can delay or even prevent the sale of your property.<\/p>

In essence, the Section 137B report acts as a safeguard for both sellers and buyers, ensuring that:<\/p>