The Owner Builder

By: Leeza Sipek, Matthew Sipek, Hazel Foote

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Paperback | 30 March 2026

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248 Pages

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24.41 x 16.99 x 1.32

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Building your own home could save you thousands of dollars. The Owner Builder is an easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide for people who want to build their dream home in a financially responsible manner. From choosing a block of land to decorating the inside of the house, this book guides the reader through the entire building process. The authors share their personal experiences with photos of the building process in 68 steps. They include tips and hints on the approval process, construction ideas and how to avoid mistakes. They also uncover potential hidden costs, and offer other ways to save money if you don’t have time to manage the construction yourself – such as hire a project manager, which is cheaper than a contract builder.

Industry Reviews

"So do I need another book about being an owner builder? I wasn't convinced, but by the end of CSIRO's new manual, simply called The Owner Builder, I had learned a lot, and my enthusiasm was beginning to simmer once again."
Nick Goldie, Summit Sun, pp. 6, April 2013

"There are 68 steps in the building process, the authors say, and this clear and informative book will help the owner-builder through them all."
Beverley Johanson, Domain - The Age, pp. 12, November 2012

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