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NCC Energy Efficiency Freeze Until 2029: What It Means for NSW BASIX Compliance and Your Building Project

Author: Franz Phan, Senior Planning Consultant, giantA Pty Ltd (15+ years experience in NSW residential and multi-unit development) Introduction: Why the NCC Freeze Matters for NSW Builders and Homeow...

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Aug 16, 2026

BASIX Certificate NSW 2026: Cost, 7-Star Targets and What Changed This Year

A Sydney homeowner budgeted $400 for a BASIX certificate, accepted a $99 "instant BASIX" online, and ended up paying for a redesign when the report failed the 7-star thermal review. In 2026 the BASIX ...

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Aug 13, 2026

BASIX Water Efficiency NSW 2026: Rainwater Tanks, WELS Fixtures & Landscape Compliance Guide

BASIX Water Efficiency NSW 2026: Rainwater Tanks, WELS Fixtures Landscape Compliance Guide What Is the BASIX Water Section? The BASIX Water section requires new residential developments in NSW to redu...

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Aug 13, 2026

Home Building Act NSW 2026: What the Fair Trading and Building Legislation Amendment Bill Means for Your Project

The Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) governs every residential building contract, statutory warranty, and insurance requirement in New South Wales. In 2026, the NSW Government introduced the Fair Trading ...

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Aug 9, 2026

Thermal Bridging in NSW BASIX 2026: How to Eliminate Cold Bridges and Meet 7-Star NatHERS Requirements

Author: Franz Phan, Senior Planning Consultant, giantA Pty Ltd (15+ years experience in NSW residential development) Published: 2026-08-07 What Is Thermal Bridging and Why Does It Matter for BASIX Com...

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Aug 7, 2026

BASIX Requirements for Granny Flats in NSW 2026: Water, Energy & Thermal Compliance Guide

BASIX Requirements for Granny Flats in NSW 2026: Water, Energy & Thermal Compliance Guide With Sydneys housing affordability crisis deepening and the NSW Government pushing for 377,000 new homes by 20...

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Jul 22, 2026

BASIX 2026: How the May Tool Upgrades and Passive House Standard Method Affect Your NSW Build

BASIX 2026: How the May Tool Upgrades and Passive House Standard Method Affect Your NSW Build Author: Franz Phan, Senior Planning Consultant, giantA Pty Ltd Published: 19 July 2026 Reading time: 12 mi...

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Jul 19, 2026

BASIX Certificate NSW 2026: New Materials Index & NCC 2025 Changes Explained

BASIX Certificate NSW 2026: New Materials Index & NCC 2025 Changes Explained Author: giantA Pty Ltd — BASIX Accredited Assessors & Sustainable Building Designers Published: 17 July 2026 | Reading time...

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Jul 17, 2026

BASIX Materials Index NSW 2026: Complete Guide to Embodied Emissions Compliance

BASIX Materials Index NSW 2026: How Do Embodied Emissions Affect Your Build? Quick Answer: The BASIX Materials Index is a mandatory requirement for all new residential developments in NSW that calcula...

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Jul 2, 2026

BASIX Requirements NSW 2026: Complete Guide for Homeowners & Builders | giantA

Architecture project by giantA Pty Ltd - BASIX compliance, sustainability, energy efficiency NSW. Contact: +61 488 880 787 !DOCTYPE html> BASIX Requirements NSW 2026: Complete Guide for Homeowners Bui...

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Jun 30, 2026

Understanding the Difference Between “Consultant Fees” and “Other Related Development Costs” in the DA/CC/CDC Process in NSW

Architecture project by giantA Pty Ltd - Australian residential architecture, Sydney NSW. Contact: +61 488 880 787 When preparing for a Development Application (DA) , Construction Certificate (CC) , o...

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Jul 15, 2025