Find your starting point.
Capture your project, organise the questions to ask and keep your next steps in one place.
Create your checklist ↗ A helping hand for owner-builders
Your build.
A clearer plan.
From the first sketch to the final details. Bring your ideas, learning and material decisions together — and take your next step with confidence.
Start your project ↗THE BIG PICTURE STARTS HERE
01 / A vision worth building
Concept illustration
Concept illustration
Big ideas. Clear steps.A little structure goes a long way.
PLANNING · LEARNING · SOURCINGMade for your owner-builder journey
Build your understanding first
You bring the vision.
We help organise the journey.
Break a big project into manageable decisions, one stage at a time.
Know what to look into.
Explore approvals, owner-builder responsibilities, training and the professionals your project may need.
Make informed choices.
Prepare to compare local and overseas materials, including specifications, freight and total costs.
Understand sourcing ↗Your next step, made simple
A place to start.
A plan to build on.
Create your own starting checklist. Save it on this device and come back as your project takes shape.
Your checklist stays in this browser. It is not submitted to PlanPro and does not confirm approval or eligibility.
My build planYOUR WORKSPACE
0 of 5 steps exploredOne step at a time
Put the numbers in perspective
Leave room for
the unexpected.
Use a simple starting budget to see how a contingency changes your estimate. Replace these figures with quotes as you learn more.
An organising tool only. Include land, design, approvals, labour, materials, services and any other project costs in your own estimate.
Budget snapshotAUD
Illustrative starting values. Adjust them for your project.
Total with contingency$345,000
Look beyond the catalogue
Source thoughtfully.
Build confidently.
Considering materials from China, Vietnam, India or elsewhere? Start with a careful comparison of the full picture, alongside local options.
Places you might explore
Australia LOCAL OPTIONS
China OVERSEAS OPTIONS
Vietnam OVERSEAS OPTIONS
India OVERSEAS OPTIONS
Exploration areas only. No suppliers are listed or endorsed in this first version. Suitability and compliance need independent verification.Good questions. Clear beginnings.
Before you begin.
Who is PlanPro for?
People exploring an owner-builder project, a new home or an additional dwelling who want a clearer way to organise their research and decisions.
Does this give me building approval?
No. This is a planning workspace and introductory guide. Confirm project-specific requirements with your relevant council, building authority and qualified professionals before committing to work.
Can I book a course or a supplier here?
Not yet. This first version helps you prepare the right questions and organise your research. Course bookings, supplier introductions and personalised support are not currently available through the site.
Where does my project information go?
When you select Save my plan, your checklist is saved in this browser's local storage. It is not sent to a team. Clearing browser data can remove it, so download a copy to keep.
Your next chapter starts with a plan.
Bring your idea a little closer to reality.