The Victorian Government has released a new online tool for home renovators and builders that aims to put all building-related information in one place.

Consumer Affairs Victoria has teamed up with the Victorian Building Authority and the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority to create the site.

Users can answer a few simple questions about their project, and are then directed to the required information, which includes builder registration, contracts, insurance, plans and permits, information for owner-builders, and advice about resolving problems.

Previously, Victorians looking for building and renovating information had to navigate three different government websites.

The tool is available here.

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