by admin | Feb 5, 2026 | BASIX Certificates, Guides & Resources
Building a granny flat or secondary dwelling in NSW comes with its own set of planning and approval requirements, and BASIX is an important part of that process. Whether you’re adding a granny flat for family, rental income, or future flexibility, understanding BASIX...
by admin | Jan 23, 2026 | BASIX Certificates
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...
by admin | Dec 16, 2025 | BASIX Certificates
BASIX compliance becomes significantly more complex when applied to multi-unit developments. Unlike single dwellings, apartments, townhouses, and mixed-use residential projects require BASIX assessments that consider multiple dwellings, shared systems, and...
by admin | Dec 10, 2025 | BASIX Certificates
Energy efficiency sits at the core of the BASIX framework and plays a major role in how residential projects are assessed and approved in New South Wales. Through BASIX, the NSW Government aims to reduce household energy consumption, lower greenhouse gas emissions,...
by admin | Dec 3, 2025 | BASIX Certificates
When lodging a Development Application (DA) in New South Wales, your BASIX certificate is one of the most important documents council will review. A BASIX certificate confirms that your proposed build meets the state’s sustainability requirements for thermal comfort,...
by admin | Nov 27, 2025 | BASIX Certificates
If you’re planning to install a new pool or spa in New South Wales, it’s important to understand whether your project requires a BASIX certificate before you lodge your Development Application. While not all pools and spas trigger BASIX, many do — especially those...