NSW Planning Reforms: A Faster, Simpler Renovation Process
November 7, 2025
Billed as the biggest reforms to NSW planning rules in 50 years, we look at what’s changing and the progress of the legislation so far.
Maximise Value: Smart Ways to Add Space For Less
May 14, 2025
Renovating on a tighter budget? Using our 40 plus years of experience, we recommend these strategies to maximise value and squeeze the most from your finances.
Expanding Your Sydney Home: Pre-Renovation Checklist
November 27, 2024
Planning a home renovation should be exciting, but you don’t want to get too far down the track, only to discover that the ideas you fell in love with were never possible because of something you overlooked at the start.
6 Ways to Speed Up Your Home Renovation
October 24, 2024
We outline six key tactics that will help you speed up each of the main sections of the project: the design, local government approvals, and the build itself.
The Biggest Payoff Possible from a Multi-Generational Home
August 8, 2024
Phil and Deb have realised a ‘money-can’t-buy’ silver lining from Sydney’s housing crisis: a home addition that gives them precious time with the grandkids.
NSW Housing Crisis: Reform for Second Storeys and Extensions
May 27, 2024
Why reforming the NSW rules around creating completely separate dwellings when adding space to a home could help ease the current housing crisis.
Our New Home Addition: “I’d Do It Again”
July 18, 2023
Eileen and Pat were apprehensive about adding another storey to their home – especially the bit when the existing roof was removed. However, they love their new space and think the mess and stress were worth it.
6 Clever Ways to Stretch Your Renovation Budget
April 11, 2023
If you are renovating on a tight budget, focus on these 6 areas and you will still be able create your dream home without breaking the bank.
Our New Home Addition: “We Wish We’d Done This 10 Years Ago”
October 28, 2020
How the Addbuild team went above and beyond to help a Kings Park family finally get the space they needed for their growing family with a new home addition.
Complying Development – How to Sidestep the DA
January 8, 2020
We’ve all heard horror stories from friends who either can’t get their plans through their Council, or they have to make considerable compromises. A Complying Development can avoid the DA process altogether.
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