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Buying a newly built home? Check NHBRC enrolment.

NHBRC enrolment is a key consumer-protection step for qualifying new homes. It supports inspections during construction and the statutory warranty framework.

PROPERTY INSIGHT 66 Buying a newly built home? Check NHBRC enrolment.

What to know

  • Confirm that the builder is appropriately registered and the home is enrolled where required.
  • Keep the enrolment and builder documentation.
  • Report defects to the builder in writing within the relevant time period.
  • Do not rely only on a verbal promise that an enrolment or inspection exists.
Professional advice

This guidance is general information. Where legal, tax, structural, compliance or regulated-work consequences may apply, obtain advice from an appropriately qualified professional for your circumstances.

Research anchorNHBRC consumer guidance.
Important Information

The information in Fabulous Homes Insights is provided for general property education and information. Property, tax, finance, sectional-title, rental, municipal and compliance matters can differ according to individual circumstances, contractual terms, scheme rules, municipal requirements and changes in law. Where necessary, readers should obtain advice from an appropriate attorney, conveyancer, tax practitioner, financial professional, property practitioner, engineer, inspector or other suitably qualified professional.

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