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BASIX Requirements for Bushfire Prone Areas (BAL Ratings)
Building in bushfire-prone areas across New South Wales requires careful planning to meet both safety regulations and sustainability requirements. For many homeowners and builders, this means understanding how BAL ratings and BASIX compliance work together during the...
Thermal Bridging & Insulation: Meeting Tighter BASIX Standards
Thermal bridging and insulation play a major role in meeting BASIX thermal comfort targets in NSW. Builders who understand how heat moves through a building envelope can improve compliance outcomes and deliver more energy efficient homes.
BASIX for Knockdown Rebuilds: Avoiding Common Approval Traps
Knockdown rebuild projects are becoming increasingly popular across NSW as homeowners look to replace older houses with modern, energy-efficient homes. While the process can provide a fresh start on an existing block, many homeowners are surprised to learn that a...
Solar & Battery Storage: Maximising Your BASIX Energy Score
As BASIX energy targets continue to evolve, renewable energy systems have become one of the most effective ways for homeowners to achieve compliance. Solar panels are now a common feature in new homes across NSW because they directly reduce grid electricity demand and...
Passive Design Strategies to Smash Your BASIX Thermal Targets
BASIX thermal comfort targets are often the most challenging part of compliance, particularly when they’re addressed too late in the design process. Once layouts are locked in and glazing ratios are set, meeting thermal targets can quickly turn into a cycle of...
BASIX for Secondary Dwellings: Compliance for Granny Flats in 2026
Building a granny flat in NSW usually requires a BASIX certificate as part of the approval process. Learn how BASIX applies to secondary dwellings and what homeowners need to know heading into 2026.
Voluntary Energy Ratings: What the 2026 NSW Disclosure Trial Means for Homeowners
NSW is trialling voluntary home energy rating disclosure from 2026, giving buyers greater visibility into how efficiently a home is likely to run. While participation is optional for sellers, understanding what energy ratings are and how they relate to existing standards like BASIX can help homeowners feel informed and confident during the sales process.
BASIX Certificate Updates for 2026: What’s Changing for Builders and Homeowners
BASIX requirements are regularly reviewed to ensure new homes and residential developments continue to meet NSW sustainability goals. As we move toward 2026, further changes to BASIX certificates are expected, particularly around energy efficiency, thermal...
BASIX Compliance for Multi-Unit Developments: What Developers Need to Know
Learn how BASIX compliance works for multi-unit developments in NSW and how developers can avoid delays with accurate BASIX certificates.
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