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Our guides for homeowners

Our Master Builder guides for homeowners help you get the best from your building project:

• Master Build 10-Year Guarantee (PDF 527KB)
• What to consider before you sign your building contract (PDF 426KB)
• What to consider before you start renovating (PDF 212KB)
• How to make a claim on your Master Build 10-Year Guarantee (PDF 266KB)
• What to do if something goes wrong when building (PDF 297KB)

MBIE guidance for homeowners

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) runs the Building Performance website, which provides information for homeowners, including:

• Homeowner essentials
• Building Code compliance
• Pre-building checklist and disclosure
• Guide to tolerances, materials and workmanship

Government legislation

The following legislation is administered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment:

• Building Act 2004
• Construction Contracts Act 2002
• Consumer Guarantees Act 1993

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