Buy a home (Qld)

Provides information about buying a home in Qld such as What to do before you buy, appointing an agent, getting finance, selecting a suitable home, making an offer, the sale and paying off your mortgage.

http://www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au/buy-home.htm

Buying a home (Tas)

Provides information about some useful resources to assist those considering the purchase of a home in Tasmania.

http://www.service.tas.gov.au/browse/Buying+a+home/

Buying a home - MoneySmart

Buying your first home is both exciting and nerve-wracking. It is a major decision that takes lots of planning and research, and careful budgeting. Follow the MoneySmart tips to help you get started.

http://www.moneysmart.gov.au/tools-and-resources/life-events/buying-a-home

Buying a home in Australia - a guide for new arrivals (PDF 813KB)

A brief outline of Australia's foreign investment policy in relation to residential real estate.

http://www.firb.gov.au/content/Publications/Buying_a_Home.pdf

Buying a house (Vic)

Provides links to information on buying a house in Victoria.

http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/living-in-victoria/housing-and-property/buying-a-house

Buying a property (NSW)

Provides information about topics such as: Getting finance, Buying at an auction, Contracts and deposits, and Making an offer in NSW

http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/Tenants_and_home_owners/Buying_property.html

Buying a property (NT)

Links to the Northern Territory Government Index page provides links to First Home Buyers Grant and Land Title Office.

http://www.nt.gov.au/ntg4/Subject?documenttitle=*&myLevel=4&myRefPoint=cn=People%20and%20Community,cn=Life%20Events,cn=Buying%20a%20Property&layout=show

Buying and selling (SA)

South Australian Government page containing links to advice for home buyers and sellers, including understanding buying and selling processes, getting finance, selling your home and making an offer.

http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/Housing,+property+and+land/Buying+and+selling

Calculate duty

australia.gov.au page listing state duty calculators for duty payable on land and business transfers.

/services/service-task/calculate

Concessions - Queensland Government

Concessions are available to help you save for a rental bond, buy a home, invest in solar panels, and much more. Search Queensland Government concessions by card type, category or department.

http://www.communityservices.qld.gov.au/community/concessions/

First home saver accounts - MoneySmart

If you are saving for your first home, a first home saver account is a good way to help you reach your goal. The government will contribute an extra amount that is a percentage of your savings each year. These accounts have a few rules so it's important to make sure they are right for you.

http://moneysmart.gov.au/managing-my-money/banking/savings-accounts/first-home-saver-accounts

Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB)

The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) is a non-statutory body that advises the Government on foreign investment policy and its administration. The Board examines proposals by foreign interests to undertake direct investment in Australia and makes recommendations to the Government on whether those proposals are suitable for approval under the Government's policy.

http://www.firb.gov.au/

Insuring your home - MoneySmart

MoneySmart website explaining how to go about insuring your home and contents; and how to make a claim.

http://moneysmart.gov.au/managing-my-money/insurance/home-and-contents-insurance

Property - tax information

Your home is generally exempt from tax. If you have an investment property, build or renovate for profit, or use a property in the running of a business, there may be implications for income tax, capital gains tax and goods and services tax (GST).

http://www.ato.gov.au/corporate/pathway.aspx?pc=001/001/047&alias=property

Renting (ACT)

Topic page of the Australian Capital Territory Government providing links to information including ACT Office of Rental Bonds, asbestos awareness, community housing, home energy advice and the Renting Book.

http://www.act.gov.au/browse/topics/land-building-and-housing/renting

Renting (NT)

Topic page of the Northern Territory Government providing links to information including rental application, lease agreement, rights and responsibilities, bond, disputes and Guide to Renting booklet.

http://www.nt.gov.au/justice/consaffairs/youth/renting/index.shtml

Renting (Qld)

Topic page of the Queensland Government providing links to information including rental grants, renting in the private market, housing assistance, emergency housing and bonds.

http://www.housing.qld.gov.au/renting/index.htm

Renting (Vic)

Topic page of the Victorian Government providing information including rental guides, bond and lease information, workshops, forms and publications.

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/CA256EB5000644CE/page/Renting?OpenDocument&1=910-Renting~&2=~&3=~

Renting a Home (NSW)

Topic page of the New South Wales Government providing links to information including renting guide, bonds, renting costs, sharing a rented home, repairs and maintenance and tips for problem free renting.

http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/Tenants_and_home_owners/Renting_a_home.html

Renting a home (Tas)

Topic page of the Tasmanian Government providing links to information for tenants, rental guide and forms.

http://www.consumer.tas.gov.au/renting

Renting and Leasing (WA)

Topic page of the Western Australia Government providing links to information including Aboriginal housing, boarders and lodgers, bonds and rent payments.

http://wa.gov.au/governmentservices/lifestyleenvironment/housingandproperty/rentingandleasing/

Renting and letting (SA)

Topic page of the South Australian Government providing links to information including common problems renters face, finding a place to rent, being a tenant renting privately and Specialised rental housing and support.

http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/Housing,+property+and+land/Renting+and+letting