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Planning
Briefings on NSW planning reform, rezonings, the TOD program, the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Pathway and the State-assessed pathway, written for landowners, developers and proximate communities.
6 briefings
The Pre-Sale Finance Guarantee, Six Months In
With more than 600 homes now under guarantee across NSW and the first regional guarantees issued to two Orange projects on 27 April 2026, the Pre-Sale Finance Guarantee program has moved from policy launch into active deployment. A practical look at how the $1 billion revolving fund operates, what projects qualify, and the issuances confirmed in Pyrmont, Westmead and the Central West.
Read briefing- 1 May 20264 min read
On Exhibition: The East Tamworth Rezoning
A NSW Government rezoning of 16.5 hectares of vacant Government-owned land in East Tamworth (former TAFE NSW, Crown and Council parcels) is on public exhibition from 1 May to 29 May 2026. Approximately 213 new homes, with a minimum 30% dedicated to social and affordable housing managed by a community housing provider, and building heights between one and three storeys.
Read briefing - 29 April 20265 min read
Punchbowl and Wiley Park Enter the TOD
The NSW Government finalised the Punchbowl and Wiley Park TOD precinct controls on 24 April 2026: capacity for more than 15,000 new homes, building heights from 6 to 18 storeys, FSRs from 0.7:1 to 5.5:1, and a 3% affordable housing requirement on developments over 200 sqm.
Read briefing - 15 April 20265 min read
Kurnell Peninsula: 4,300 Homes on a Single Site
A NSW Government state-assessed rezoning proposal for 210 hectares of Kurnell Peninsula: up to 4,300 homes including 240 affordable, building heights 3 to 12 storeys, 116 hectares of open space and a 20-year staged delivery aligned with sand mine closure and remediation. On public exhibition until 5pm Monday 11 May 2026.
Read briefing - 12 April 20264 min read
One Plan, One State: NSW's New Participation Framework
The NSW Government's draft single Community Participation Plan replaces over 100 separate local plans with one statewide framework: extending strategic-planning exhibitions from 45 to 60 days, standardising 7-day neighbour notification for complying development, and on public exhibition until 3 June 2026.
Read briefing - 8 April 20266 min read
After the Reforms: NSW Planning in 2026
The TOD SEPP and the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Pathway are reshaping development pipelines in NSW. A practical look at the controls, the carve-outs and the matters that are still going to merit appeal.
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Other topics
6 briefings
Conveyancing
Practical briefings on NSW residential and commercial conveyancing: PEXA workspace operation, contract review, 66W certificates, off-the-plan, settlement and the day-to-day rhythm of property transactions.
Browse Conveyancing5 briefings
Liquor & Gaming
Briefings on NSW liquor and gaming regulation: ILGA application practice, the CIS framework, gaming machine controls, and the operational rules that govern licensed venues.
Browse Liquor & Gaming
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