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Contemporary modular home in an Australian landscape

Council & approvals/8 min read

NSW vs Victoria: Where Modular Construction Law Actually Stands

Compare NSW and Victorian modular construction regulation in 2026, including NSW's new legislation and Victoria's consultation-led reforms.

Updated 6 August 2026

Contemporary modular home on a landscaped NSW site

Council & approvals/8 min read

NSW's New Building Law: What the 2026 Reforms Mean for Modular Homes

NSW's Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 recognises modern methods of construction. Learn what the reforms mean for modular home buyers.

Updated 6 August 2026

Contemporary backyard pod illustrating the importance of confirming Class 1a or Class 10a classification

Council & approvals/8 min read

Class 1a vs Class 10a: Can You Live in a Class 10a Building?

Compare Class 1a and Class 10a building classifications in Australia, including lawful occupation, granny flats, sheds, office pods and approval checks.

Updated 4 September 2026

Completed permanent modular home representing a site-specific Class 1a certification pathway

Council & approvals/7 min read

How Is a Modular Home Certified as Class 1a?

A plain-English guide to the Class 1a certification process for modular homes, including design, site engineering, approvals and final sign-off.

Updated 23 July 2026

Sustainable Australian modular home with solar panels, considered shading and rainwater storage

Council & approvals/7 min read

Modular Home BASIX Requirements in NSW: A Plain Guide

Understand BASIX requirements for modular homes and secondary dwellings in NSW, including water, energy and thermal-performance checks.

Updated 17 July 2026

Contemporary NSW modular home with architectural plans prepared for an approval review

Council & approvals/4 min read

CDC vs DA for a Modular Home in NSW: Which Applies?

Compare CDC and DA approval pathways for a modular home or secondary dwelling in NSW, including eligibility, assessment and site considerations.

Updated 5 September 2026

Permanent contemporary modular home installed on foundations in an Australian landscape

Council & approvals/9 min read

What Is a Class 1a Home? Why Classification Matters for Finance

Class 1a can affect how a structure is assessed for finance, insurance and resale. Here is the plain-English breakdown before you buy.

Updated 31 August 2026

Contemporary modular home on a spacious Western Australian site

Council & approvals/8 min read

Modular Home Approvals in Western Australia

A plain-English guide to Western Australian modular home approvals, ancillary dwellings, tiny-home reforms and early site checks.

Updated 16 July 2026

Contemporary modular home set among native Victorian landscape planting

Council & approvals/4 min read

Modular Home Approvals in Victoria: Planning, Building Permits and Site Checks

A practical guide to Victorian modular home approvals, including planning permits, building permits, small second homes and early site checks.

Updated 5 September 2026

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