Thinking about becoming an owner builder? Follow the owner builder process from early planning and approvals through permits, trades, construction, inspections and completion.

Do you need a property title search to become an owner builder in Australia? Rules vary significantly depending on where you build. Discover strict state requirements, document expiry limits, and how to verify proof of ownership before submitting your application.

**Excerpt** `Owner-builder approval in WA gives you real power — but it comes with clear legal limits. This article explains what you cannot do as an owner-builder in Western Australia, from licensed trade work and structural requirements to selling restrictions and indemnity insurance obligations.