First 10-year defects insurance policy accepted in NSW: what apartment developers and builders need to know
The reforms that make 10-year defects insurance workable in NSW commenced on 20 August, and Building Commission NSW now lists a first policy in an acceptable form. How DLI works, and what it means for developers, builders and owners.
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NSW building reform
Articles and news about NSW building reform for Australian builders.
First 10-year defects insurance policy accepted in NSW: what apartment developers and builders need to know
The reforms that make 10-year defects insurance workable in NSW commenced on 20 August, and Building Commission NSW now lists a first policy in an acceptable form. How DLI works, and what it means for developers, builders and owners.
6 min read
The Design and Building Practitioners Act in NSW: what it covers, what is deferred, and what is next
The Design and Building Practitioners Act reshaped how apartment buildings are designed and built in NSW. What it requires, which parts were deferred in 2026, and how it fits with the reforms passed this month.
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Prefab and modular construction in Australia: how it works, what it costs and where it fails
Governments want more homes built in factories. From wall frames to complete modules, this is how prefabrication works, where it genuinely saves time, and the site interfaces that decide whether it succeeds.
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NSW lays final groundwork for 10-year defects insurance on apartments
The Fair Trading and Building Legislation Amendment Bill has passed, giving insurers the certainty to bring 10-year defects cover for apartment buildings to market. It also toughens licensing and certifier discipline.
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NSW passes building approvals overhaul and Australia’s first laws for prefabricated homes
NSW Parliament has passed reforms that bring building approvals under one piece of legislation, recognise prefabricated buildings in law for the first time in Australia, and hit certifier conflicts of interest with fines up to $1.1 million.
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