https://www.homerepairpilot.com.au/blog Independent guides on quotes, renovations and your rights — for Australian homeowners. en-AU Thu, 28 May 2026 08:38:33 GMT https://www.homerepairpilot.com.au/blog/red-flags-in-building-quotes-7-warning-signs-before-you-sign https://www.homerepairpilot.com.au/blog/red-flags-in-building-quotes-7-warning-signs-before-you-sign Not every bad quote is a scam — but some are deliberately structured to look competitive upfront and recover the difference through variations. These 7 red flags help you tell the difference. Sun, 03 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.homerepairpilot.com.au/blog/is-it-legal-for-a-builder-to-ask-for-a-50-percent-deposit https://www.homerepairpilot.com.au/blog/is-it-legal-for-a-builder-to-ask-for-a-50-percent-deposit A 50% deposit is illegal for residential building work in every Australian state. Maximum legal deposits range from 5% to 10% depending on your state and the contract value. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.homerepairpilot.com.au/blog/how-much-does-a-bathroom-renovation-cost-in-melbourne https://www.homerepairpilot.com.au/blog/how-much-does-a-bathroom-renovation-cost-in-melbourne Melbourne bathroom renovations range from $8,000 for a cosmetic refresh to $60,000+ for a premium fit-out. But the price alone doesn't tell you if the quote is safe to sign. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.homerepairpilot.com.au/blog/what-deposit-can-a-builder-legally-ask-for-in-victoria https://www.homerepairpilot.com.au/blog/what-deposit-can-a-builder-legally-ask-for-in-victoria Victorian law caps builder deposits at 5% for contracts over $20,000 and 10% for smaller jobs. Here's exactly what the Domestic Building Contracts Act says — and the red flags to watch for in your quote. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT