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Building and Construction Authority
General

Be good neighbours

Property type

Landed

Renovating your home? Access BCA’s “Be Good Neighbours” guide to minimise disruptions, manage works responsibly, and maintain good relationships.

Woman holding a baby waves and smiles at a neighbour at the doorway, showing friendly interaction between neighbours.

Renovating or extending your landed property is an exciting time. But you need to remember that your construction project can impact your neighbours. Being a good neighbour during this process is crucial. It helps maintain positive relationships and avoid potential disputes. When carrying out alterations, extensions or redevelopments on your home, you and your project team should consider the impact on your neighbours.

Best practices for being a good neighbour

Download the "Be Good Neighbour Guide" from the BCA [PDF, 1.7 MB] for important dos and don’ts when carrying out building works to your landed property, from planning and construction to dispute resolution.

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