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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

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

Western Sydney Airport Granny Flat Ban Reversed: What It Means for Homeowners 2026

Western Sydney Airport Granny Flat Ban Reversed: What It Means for Homeowners 2026 Author: giantA Pty Ltd — Sydney Architects & Building Designers Published: 17 July 2026 | Reading time: 6 min Related...

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Jul 17, 2026

Granny Flat Builders Sydney 2026: Complete Guide to Costs, Approval & Design

Granny Flat Builders Sydney 2026: Complete Guide to Costs, Approval Design Author: giantA Pty Ltd — Sydney Architects Building Designers Published: 17 July 2026 | Reading time: 12 min Services: BASIX ...

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Jul 17, 2026

Dual Occupancy vs Duplex in NSW 2026: Which Development Pathway is Right for Your Block?

Dual Occupancy vs Duplex in NSW 2026: Which Development Pathway is Right for Your Block? Author: Franz Phan, Senior Planning Consultant, giantA Pty Ltd Published: July 17, 2026 Reading time: 12 minute...

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Jul 16, 2026

Duplex vs Townhouse Development in Sydney | giantA Insights

Architecture project by giantA Pty Ltd - Duplex design, multi-unit development Sydney. Contact: +61 488 880 787 Duplex vs Townhouse Development in Sydney: Approval Pathways, Costs Timelines Compared S...

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Jun 29, 2026