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

Buy a property (Vic)

Provides links to information on buying a property in Victoria.

http://www.land.vic.gov.au/land/lcnlc2.nsf/alltitle/buy+a+property

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/LifeEvents/LifeEvents.asp?LifeEventID=00026062&LifeEventTitle=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 property (NSW)

Provides information about topics such as: Buying a Property, Selling a Property and Building or Renovating in NSW

http://www.nsw.gov.au/life-events/buying-property

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 or selling (SA)

Provides information for home buyers and sellers, including choosing your location and home, getting finance, selling your home and making an offer.

http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/Community+Support/Housing/Owning+property/Buying+or+selling

Buying your home

Buying your home may be one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. This page provides help to make that decision.

http://www.understandingmoney.gov.au/content/consumer/events/home/

First Home Owner Grant

The First Home Owner Grant scheme is a joint Australian and State Government initiative to help first home owners. The grant provides a $7000 benefit to eligible applicants. Each State and Territory Revenue Office is responsible for administering the grant in their respective jurisdiction. This site includes links to the various revenue offices.

http://www.firsthome.gov.au/

First home saver account

If you're saving to buy or build your first home then a first home saver account may suit you. You could take advantage of a government contribution to your savings and a lower rate of tax on your interest or earnings.

http://www.fido.gov.au/firsthomesaver

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

This page provides information about insuring your home.

http://www.fido.gov.au/fido/fido.nsf/byHeadline/Home%20Insurance%20Home%20Page

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 (SA)

Topic page of the South Australian Government providing links to information including guide for renters, bonds, rent assistance, tenant obligations, landlord obligations and lease agreements.

http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/community+support/Housing/Renting

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/