Providing peace-of-mind for new homeowners and building trust in the residential building industry.

About Us

Fidelity Fund NT is a not-for-profit trust that protects homeowners in the residential building sector. It was set up in 2013 to support the Northern Territory Government’s building reforms, to ensure residential projects are completed and homeowners are covered in the case of a builder not being able to complete their home build. Fidelity Fund NT is currently administered by the Master Builders Association Northern Territory (MBANT).

Anyone thinking of engaging a residential builder should familiarise themselves with the strengths and limitations of Fidelity Fund NT, which are outlined on this website.

When in doubt about a builder or your contract, you can contact us, the Northern Territory Government’s Building Advisory Services, or Northern Territory Consumer Affairs.

Fidelity Fund tips for consumers

For Homeowners

Fidelity Fund NT protects homeowners through a package of measures that includes tighter controls, annually updated builders’ cover, and compulsory Fidelity Fund NT Certificates.

For Builders

All residential builders in the Northern Territory must apply annually for Residential Building Cover with Fidelity Fund NT, before they can build houses, units or extensions for private clients*

*This does not apply to commercial buildings, prefabricated buildings, transportables or government contracts.

CONTACT

Phone: 08 8922 9680

Email: fidelityfund@mbant.com.au

ABN: 86 646 674 236

Privacy statement

Fidelity Fund NT is a separate entity from the Master Builders Association NT (MBANT). MBANT provides secretarial and administrative support to the trustees.

Financial information sought as part of builders’ registration with the scheme is checked by specialist independent assessors and builders’ records are kept as strictly confidential and not made available to external parties.