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The Sydney Plan 2026–2046: What the 20-Year Housing Blueprint Means for Your Development

By Franz Phan, Senior Planning Consultant, giantA Pty Ltd — 23 August 2026 What Is the Sydney Plan 2026–2046? The Sydney Plan is a 20-year strategic planning framework finalised by the Minns Labor Gov...

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Aug 22, 2026

Prefabricated Buildings in NSW: How the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 Changes Everything

Prefabricated Buildings in NSW: How the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 Changes Everything NSW just became the first Australian state to legally recognise prefab and modular construct...

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Aug 13, 2026

Owner-Builder Permits NSW 2026: Complete Guide to Costs, Eligibility & Restrictions

Building your own home in NSW can save tens of thousands in builder margins — but it comes with legal responsibilities that catch many owner-builders off guard. Since the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) ...

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Aug 10, 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

Section 4.55 Modification Applications in NSW 2026: Complete Guide to the March Reform Changes, Pathways & Fees

How do you modify an existing development consent in NSW? You modify an existing development consent in NSW by lodging a section 4.55 modification application with the original consent authority throu...

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Aug 7, 2026

BASIX Tool Upgrades May 2026: What's New for NSW Homeowners & Builders

BASIX Tool Upgrades May 2026: What's New for NSW Homeowners Builders Quick Answer (40-60 words): On 1 May 2026, the NSW Planning Portal released major BASIX tool upgrades expanding functionality, incr...

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Jul 10, 2026