Downloads for BASIX & NatHERS

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If you’re trying to complete a BASIX Certificate for a new home, renovation, or multi‑dwelling project in NSW, the first step is accessing the BASIX login page. 

Whether you’re a builder, designer, architect, or homeowner, this guide walks you through everything you need to know 

A BASIX certificate is a mandatory sustainability assessment required for most residential development projects in New South Wales (NSW). It confirms that a proposed building design meets minimum NSW Government standards for water efficiency, energy use and thermal comfort

The "7-star" requirement varies significantly depending on whether you are building in the humid tropics of Darwin or the alpine regions of Tasmania. Here is how to optimize your rating: obtaining an accredited certificate is no longer just a "tick-box" exercise—it’s a critical step in the 

A BASIX consultant plays a critical role in helping residential projects meet sustainability and planning requirements in New South Wales. While BASIX compliance ultimately results in a certificate, the role of a BASIX consultant goes far beyond running an assessment or issuing a report.

BASIX alterations and additions apply to most residential renovations and extensions in New South Wales (NSW) where the construction value is $50,000 or more, or where a swimming pool or spa over 40,000 litres is being installed. 

As energy assessors and BASIX consultants, we are frequently asked how window size affects privacy, thermal performance, and compliance. This article explains how an energy assessor evaluates window design, why window size often causes BASIX or NatHERS issues, and how 

If you’re planning to build, renovate, or lodge a Development Application (DA) in New South Wales, you’ll almost certainly need a BASIX compliance certificate.

This guide explains exactly:

For complex projects or designs struggling to meet targets, professional input is often required to avoid unnecessary delays or redesigns. The BASIX portal is the online assessment system used in New South Wales (NSW) to generate BASIX certificates for residential development projects. 

7 star homes are now the minimum energy efficiency standard for most new residential buildings in Australia under the National Construction Code (NCC). These homes are assessed using the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS)

If you’re building or renovating in New South Wales, understanding BASIX requirements is essential before you lodge your Development Application (DA).

If you’re building or renovating in New South Wales, understanding BASIX NSW is essential. Without it, your project simply won’t get approved.

If you are planning a residential development, a major renovation, or a new home build in Australia, hitting compliance targets is no longer just a checkbox exercise. 

If you are planning a new home build, a major renovation, or a multi-dwelling development in New South Wales, securing a BASIX (Building Sustainability Index) certificate is a mandatory step before your Development Application (DA) or Complying Development Certificate (CDC) can be approved.  

If you are developing a duplex, townhouses, terrace rows, or a high-rise residential flat building in New South Wales, securing a BASIX Multi Dwelling Certificate is a critical milestone for your Development Application (DA) or Complying Development Certificate (CDC).

If you are undertaking a residential construction project in New South Wales—whether it’s a knockdown-rebuild, a new architectural home, a duplex, or a major renovation over $50,000 you cannot get approval to build without a valid BASIX report.

Designing a multi-storey home involves balancing comfort, safety, and strict Australian building codes. Two major requirements that frequently clash on upper-level builds are Fall Prevention Regulations (the physical restriction of upper-level windows) and the final NatHERS rating.