Home Building Compensation Fund (NSW)
NSW residential building work >$20,000 requires HBCF insurance.
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Who must comply
NSW residential builders + tradespeople.
What triggers it
Residential building work >$20,000.
When due
Pre-commencement HBCF certificate + display + ongoing.
Evidence required
HBCF certificate + display on site + retention.
Max penalty
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Summary
Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) + Home Building Regulation 2014. Builders must obtain HBCF (formerly HBCC) certificate for residential building work above threshold. Statutory warranties + insurance available if builder dies, insolvent or disappears.
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Topics
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Source: https://www.icare.nsw.gov.au/home-building-compensation. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.