by admin | Jun 24, 2026 | Guides & Resources
A BASIX Certificate does not stay valid forever before lodgement, and that is something many homeowners and builders only discover when a project starts taking longer than expected. In NSW, a BASIX Certificate is valid for 3 months before it is lodged with council or...
by admin | Jun 22, 2026 | Guides & Resources
If you are planning a residential project in NSW, one of the most common approval questions is whether the BASIX process works differently for a CDC than it does for a DA. For homeowners and builders, this is where a lot of confusion starts. BASIX is required in both...
by admin | Jun 19, 2026 | Guides & Resources
If you are new to BASIX, one of the easiest ways to get lost is in the word “targets”. Homeowners often hear that a project has to meet BASIX targets, but it is not always obvious what those targets actually mean in practical terms. In NSW, BASIX is built around three...
by admin | Jun 16, 2026 | Guides & Resources
BASIX has already changed significantly in recent years, and for developers and investors in NSW, the bigger question now is what comes next. The 2023 higher BASIX standards lifted expectations across energy and thermal performance, introduced materials reporting, and...
by admin | Jun 12, 2026 | Guides & Resources
For architects working on residential projects in NSW, BASIX is not something to bolt on after the concept is finished. It is one of the early design frameworks that can either support a smooth approval pathway or create avoidable redesign later. While BASIX is often...
by admin | Jun 9, 2026 | Guides & Resources
Creating a secondary dwelling inside an existing home can seem simpler than building a new granny flat from scratch, but the BASIX position still needs to be handled carefully. For homeowners, this is one of the more confusing project types because it sits somewhere...
