Buy a home (Qld)

Provides information about buying a home 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 things to consider when buying a house in Victoria.

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

Buying a property (NT)

Provides links to resources such as First Home Owner Grant, calculators, home owner assistance and the 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 property (SA)

Provides 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

Buying property (NSW)

Provides information on topics to consider before buying property such as getting finance, buying at an auction, contracts and deposits, and making an offer.

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

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 eligible holders of a concession card such as seniors, people with a disability, carers, veterans, sole parents, widows and students.

http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/communityservices/community-support/queensland-government-concessions

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

Mortgage calculator

The MoneySamrt mortgage calculator shows how much you can afford to borrow and what your home loan repayments will be. It can also show your repayments if interest rates change.

https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/tools-and-resources/calculators-and-tools/mortgage-calculator

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)

Provides links to information including rental application, lease agreement, rights and responsibilities, bond, disputes and Guide to Renting booklet.

http://www.consumeraffairs.nt.gov.au/ForConsumers/Youth/Renting/Pages/default.aspx

Renting (Vic)

Provides information including rental guides, bond and lease information, workshops, forms and publications.

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

Renting a home (Tas)

Provides links to information for tenants including the Rental Guide and forms.

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

Renting a home [NSW]

Provides 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 and leasing (WA)

Topic page providing links to information including Aboriginal housing, boarders and lodgers, bonds and rent payments.

http://wa.gov.au/information-about/housing-property/renting-leasing

Renting and letting (SA)

Topic page 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

Renting in the private market (Qld)

Tips for private renters and information on RentConnect and the National Rental Affordability Scheme.

http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/housing/housing-services/renting-in-the-private-market