NSW has introduced major new laws for prefab and modular homes. Find out what the 2026 reforms mean for building approvals, manufacturer responsibilities, site installation and owner-builders before ordering a prefab home.
Ready to manage your own build or major renovation in Canberra? Use this step-by-step checklist as your master working document to track approvals, training, trade contracts, and site compliance from start to finish.
The "under 20k" rule is one of the most misunderstood parts of NSW owner builder law. Here's what the threshold actually means, when permits apply, and why approvals still matter even on a small budget.
Stephanie Boyce
Jun 180 min read
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