Pre-Auction Bushfire Insurance Checks

“Before you bid at auction in Australia… check this, or your ‘dream home’ could be uninsurable

overnight.” Bushfires are already destroying homes near the Blue Mountains, Gippsland and Adelaide

Hills. Authorities warn of property loss or worse as fires move faster than

evacuation alerts. ⚠️ Stay till the end — this pre-auction tip is rarely told. ✅ Ask the agent

for the Section 10 / Vendor Statement fire overlays — updates can happen after advertising.

✅ Ring one insurer anonymously with the address — if they hesitate, that’s a red flag.

✅ Check vegetation zoning on council maps, not Google Maps — cleared land can

be reclassified. ✅ Look for metal vents + ember guards — missing? Retrofitting can