What Your Builder's Credit History Can Tell You
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of builder due diligence and how to assess a builder's credit history before making significant financial commitments.
You're about to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars into building or renovating your home—but how much do you really know about the builder you're hiring? While most Australians compare quotes, browse reviews, and check licences, few dig deeper into the warning signs that could reveal financial instability, recurring disputes, or other hidden risks before signing a contract. In this episode, we sit down with Angus Luffman, founder of Trust Signal and one of Australia's pioneers in credit reporting, to explore why builder due diligence has become more important than ever. Angus explains how information already sitting in tribunal records, company histories, insolvency data, licensing registers, and insurance eligibility can paint a much clearer picture of a builder's track record—if you know where to look. Together, we unpack why builder collapses are rarely as sudden as they appear, the red flags homeowners and investors often overlook, and why construction remains one of Australia's highest-risk industries. We also discuss the emotional side of building, why consumers tend to skip proper due diligence, and the practical questions everyone should ask before committing to one…
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