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Council Bonds

Our online portal can process your council bond in minutes without tying up your valuable cash or bank facilities.
If you’re renovating, building, or developing, council bonds are just for you! Council bonds provide your local council with the security it requires while you retain your cash to spend on things that count. Simply apply online and receive your verified bond certificate in minutes (conditions apply).

The simple way to apply for your council bond

Step 1

Enter your bond amount and immediately receive your fixed price quotation.

Step 2

Enter your details, accept our terms and conditions and pay the one-off fee.

Step 3

E-sign our proposal and receive your verified bond certificate by email instantly.

FAQ

A surety bond isn’t insurance. It’s a tripartite agreement where a third party guarantees the performance of one party in favour of a second party in a contract.

Our insurer, QBE Insurance (Australia) Ltd, provides your council with a written guarantee on your behalf. The bond remains valid until your building works are completed and the council issues your final occupation certificate.

Fees are based on the bond value. Simply click on the Get Started button, enter your bond value and receive your quotation.

Councils require bonds to protect their infrastructure assets and to ensure the terms and conditions of your building consent have been fulfilled.

Under our terms and conditions our insurer must pay any amount demanded by your council up to the maximum of the bond value. In this event our insurer will then seek reimbursement from you.
Surety bonds have been functioning in Australia since the 1980’s and are accepted by all levels of government, including councils.

If you need to change or cancel your bond, please contact us.

Keep your cash and avoid the hassle of a bank guarantee. Be smart, use a Council Bond instead.