Special talkback program: Should I become an owner builder?

Australian Federal Government will give cash grant to build or substantially renovate homes

Source: AAP

Have you ever thought about building your own home? In Australia, you can do it. However, is that true that building your own house can save money, can control the quality of building materials, and can build your dream house? Are you really capable to build your own house?


Scott Chen, Civil Engineer and registered Project Manager of North Star Design & Build, tells what kind of skills you should have before becoming an owner builder.


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