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Planning Rules & Reforms 5 Nov 2026

BASIX for renovations in NSW: the $50,000 rule and pools over 40,000 litres

When a NSW renovation or pool needs a BASIX certificate: the $50,000 alterations threshold, pools over 40,000 litres, the 2023 standards and common mistakes.

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