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A big change in the way commercial buildings are sold or leased will occur from October when mandatory disclosure of a building's energy efficiency will be phased in. The first year will be a transitional period, with full disclosure mandatory from October next year. Under the legislation, a valid base building National Australian Built Environment Rating System energy rating will be required during the transitional period. Once the transitional period is finished, a full Building Energy Efficiency Certificate will be needed. Where a base building rating cannot be achieved, a whole-of-building rating will be required.
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