Developing a new property

The right choice for your new property development

Partnering with nbn is the right choice for your new property development. With a wealth of experience, we understand how to deliver to, and connect a wide range of development types, including residential and commercial premises. We have a focus on delivering positive and sustainable outcomes for Australia now and into the future. Through the delivery of reliable internet connectivity^{^}, you’ll be helping future-proof your build with solutions designed to cater for intelligent technologies for years to come. Our team is ready to build with you.

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Why nbn connectivity makes sense

Add value to your development

80% of people are more confident about buying in a new development that is built with nbn connectivity. *

Designed for now and into the future

The nbn network is continually evolving, with a range of connectivity solutions offering new developments the agility to respond to technology demands and advancements.

Choice of providers

Over 150 providers across the nbn network offering a choice of plans to suit the needs of the new property occupants.^#

# Not all providers will be available at all locations.

Helping you get connected

Ensure your new development is ready to connect to services over the nbn network by learning about what's required from both you and nbn.

Learn about the end-to-end process, and what's required from both you and nbn. You can also browse our FAQs for more information.

Read about the process

Given there are a number of different development types, we recommend you start planning early to help ensure the nbn network can be connected in time. nbn will endeavour to achieve these timeframes, but cannot guarantee them.

Small developments, such as sub-dividing a lot into two residential units - you should engage nbn a minimum of three months before the premises will be occupied, and while the building is being constructed.
All other developments, such as multi-dwelling units, commercial or new non-premises locations - you should engage nbn a minimum of six months before service connections are required.

To help with a timely connection, and to ensure the nbn infrastructure within your property boundary is built to meet our design guidelines, we recommend working with an nbn trained designer or installer.

Find a trained supplier

To ensure you have the right information on hand to complete your nbn New Developments application – we’ve put together a comprehensive list of what you’ll need.

Find out what you'll need

Once the early planning phase is complete, you can begin the nbn New Developments application.

Apply for a new development

Learn about the end-to-end process, and what's required from both you and nbn. You can also browse our FAQs for more information.

Read about the process

Small developments, such as sub-dividing a lot into two residential units - you should engage nbn a minimum of three months before the premises will be occupied, and while the building is being constructed.
All other developments, such as multi-dwelling units, commercial or new non-premises locations - you should engage nbn a minimum of six months before service connections are required.

Find a trained supplier

To ensure you have the right information on hand to complete your nbn New Developments application – we’ve put together a comprehensive list of what you’ll need.

Find out what you'll need

Once the early planning phase is complete, you can begin the nbn New Developments application.

Apply for a new development

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Design and build guidelines

There are a number of steps to complete when designing and building nbn network infrastructure for your development.

Read about our guidelines

New Developments training

Future-proof your skills by becoming an nbn trained New Developments supplier, designer or installer.

Find out more about training

New Developments FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions.

Read our FAQs

Relocating and modifying nbn infrastructure

For major renovations or knock down rebuilds at an existing address, you may need to submit a Relocation Works application.

Read about Relocation Works

Secondary dwellings and granny flats

The process for connecting secondary dwellings can differ depending on whether they share the same address and land title as the primary residence.

Read about secondary dwellings

Connecting existing non-premises locations

Extending nbn network connectivity to existing and approved non-premises locations.

Read about connections to other locations

An end customer’s experience, including the speeds actually achieved over the nbn broadband access network, depends on the nbn access network technology and configuration over which services are delivered to their premises, whether they are using the internet during the busy period, and some factors outside of nbn’s control (like their equipment quality, software, chosen broadband plan, signal reception, or how their provider designs its network).

Source: Ergo Strategy, 2022 (research commissioned by nbn)

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Developing a new property

The right choice for your new property development