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26 April 2026

Choosing a small home builder in Victoria

Five questions worth asking any builder before you sign a contract for a small second dwelling on your block.

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12 April 2026

Planning permits explained for small second dwellings

Most projects qualify for the Small Second Dwelling pathway, which avoids the full planning permit process. Here is how to tell whether your block qualifies.

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