What is building insurance in Australia is insurance covering structure of house, walls, roof, floors and permanent fixtures like kitchen, bathroom, plumbing and electrical, plus garage and shed, for $500K to $1M rebuild cost, costing $1,200 to $1,800 per year for $500K building, mandatory if mortgage. Building insurance, also called home building or homeowners insurance, covers dwelling and permanent fixtures against fire, storm, flood, theft, vandalism and accidental damage, with sum insured $500K to $1M for average house, $700K to $1.5M for large house, costing $1,200 to $1,800 per year for $500K building from NRMA, Allianz, Budget Direct, with excess $500 to $1,000, and includes $20M public liability if someone injured on property $100K to $500K claim. For example, $500K building insurance covers rebuild $500K if fire destroys house, plus demolition $20K, architect $10K and emergency accommodation $10K. Building insurance required by lender for mortgage $500K, with lender noted as interested party. Contents insurance separate $20K to $150K $300 to $800 per year for furniture and electronics. So building insurance in Australia covers structure of house $500K to $1M against fire, storm, flood and theft, costing $1,200 to $1,800 per year for $500K, with $20M liability, mandatory for mortgage, with sum insured based on rebuild cost not market value.
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