Speed to market
We know time kills deals. That’s why we move fast with clear advice, and fast paperwork turnaround.
Real Estate Agents
Fast, reliable certification to help you close the deal.
Certification sorted for real estate agents.
When every listing counts and speed to market is everything, Buildcert helps you get the paperwork sorted, fast.
We work with real estate agents across New South Wales and south-east Queensland to make sure contracts are compliant, approvals are squared away, and tricky certification issues don’t derail the sale.
Whether you're prepping a property for market or responding to a buyer's curveball question, we make it simple, quick and easy. Because the faster you can list, the faster you can sell. That’s certification, sorted.
[ Our approach ]
How we get certification sorted for real estate agents.
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Tell us what you needGive us a quick call or flick us the details online. You don’t need to know all the lingo — just let us know what’s going on with the property and what you’re trying to achieve. We’ll take it from there.
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We assess and adviseOur team will review the property situation and let you know exactly what documents or approvals are needed. If anything’s missing or non-compliant, we’ll flag it and explain what needs to happen to sort it out.
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Fast turnaround on certificationWhatever the job, we’ll move quickly. Our team is known for fast response times, clear communication, and no runaround. Perfect when you're juggling listings and clients.
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Sorted and deliveredWe’ll provide the documentation you need in a clean, clear format — ready to drop into your sales contract or send to a buyer. Everything’s digital, trackable, and done properly the first time.
[ Why Buildcert ]
Your sort of certifier.
Zero hassle
Clear processes, digital documentation, and a team that speaks your language. No jargon. No fluff.
Always available
On the phone, on email, on your side. We're here when you need help, fast.
Proven experience
We’ve worked with agents across the east coast. They come back because we get it done.
[ Services ]
We’ve got your next project sorted.
No matter how big or small your project, or what challenges you face, with Buildcert you can rest easy knowing your certification is sorted.
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[ Team ]
The experience to keep your project moving.
Kaine Tarlinton
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Dan Chapman
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Troy Williams
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Jessie Nasif
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Paul Koen
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Tristan Fahey
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James McHale
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Trust Australia’s certification experts to get it sorted.
- +47000Approvals issued
- 15.6B$Total value of construction approved
- +275000Inspections completed
"The Buildcert team are approachable, knowledgeable and always willing to tailor their advice to suit each project. Their friendly, practical approach makes the certification process straightforward for our customers and team."
"Buildcert’s building compliance expertise was invaluable during our recent upgrades. Their team brought confidence, clarity and professionalism to a complex project, ensuring everything stayed compliant and on track from start to finish."
"Buildcert has been a reliable partner for years. Their proactive approach, local knowledge, and responsiveness take the stress out of certification for our team."
"Buildcert are a valuable partner for our team. Their practical guidance, collaborative approach and clear advice help us deliver bespoke designs that meet compliance without compromising creativity."
How long does approval usually take?
Complying Development Certificates (CDC) approvals are often ready in around 20 days when all documentation is in and compliant.
If you’re going down the Development Application (DA) + Construction Certificate (CC) route, this tends to take longer. Approval may stretch from weeks to several months, depending on the Council.
What is a Complying Development Certificate?
A Complying Development Certificate (CDC) is a type of building approval that lets you skip the full council DA process; but only if your project meets a set of pre-determined planning and building rules set by the NSW Government.
It covers many common builds like new homes, dual occupancies, townhouses, extensions, granny flats, pools, and commercial and industrial buildings. If your plans tick all the boxes, the approval process is much quicker and handled entirely through a private certifier.
We’ll review your plans, determine CDC permissibility, and manage the approval from start to finish, with no back and forth with Council.
What is a Construction Certificate?
A Construction Certificate (CC) is one of the key approvals you’ll need after Development Consent from Council. It confirms that your construction plans match your approved Development Application (DA), meet the National Construction Code, and comply with any planning conditions. It also covers key details like structural safety, fire compliance and energy efficiency.
Once your CC is issued, the last step before work starts is a formal Notice of Commencement. We’ll guide you through this so you can hit the ground running.
What is the process of certifying unapproved works?
If building work was done without proper approval, a Building Information Certificate (BIC) from Council is needed. Council uses the BIC to review what’s been done and decide if it meets current codes or needs modifications.
Can Buildcert help? Unfortunately, Buildcert can’t issue BICs. Only Council can issue a BIC NSW. However, as part of the BIC process, Council may request a Building Code of Australia (BCA) report. If this is the case, then we may be able to assist with this report depending on the project details.
What documentation is needed for a certification quote?
To do a quote for a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) we just need your site plans that include front, side and rear setbacks as well as elevations (if you have any supporting property documents like a Title Search send that through as well). For a Construction Certificate (CC), all we’ll need is your development consent from Council and your Development Application (DA) stamped plans.
What’s the difference between a Construction Certificate and a Complying Development Certificate; and which one do I need?
Both are types of building approval, but they apply in different situations:
- Complying Development Certificate (CDC): This is a fast-tracked approval that combines both planning and building approval in one. If your project meets specific rules under the State’s Housing Code (like height limits, setbacks and site coverage), you can skip council and get approved by a private certifier, often much faster.
- Construction Certificate (CC): This is used when your project has already been through the full Development Application (DA) process with council. A DA gives planning approval, and the CC is the building approval that follows. You’ll need both before work can start.
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