About the NHBRC: Implication of the Act

As for the NHBRC to warrant any residential dwelling against poor workmanship resulting into structural defects all newly build residential dwellings are to be enrolled by any Developer, Contractor or Prospective Home Owner with the NHBRC whether being built cash or through finance assistance by any legal bond holder.

The following are the types of dwellings covered by "the Act".

• Houses
• Flats
• Town housed
• Employee/Corporate Housing
• Maisonnettes
• Rented Homes

Additions and alterations are not covered by "the Act. Owner Builders must apply through the NHBRC for exemption.

All Developers and Contractors that are in the business of building residential dwellings, must Register with the NHBRC as such.

For more information on how The Facilitators can assist you with the NHBRC, please visit our website or contact us on 0861 2 36765