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property
Alteration requests
From time to time, a tenant may ask for permission to make a small change or add a fixture to the premises at their own expense, to increase their comfort or security. You should give careful consideration to such requests.
Land and property information search
Your 'one stop' shop for land title registration, property information, valuation, surveying and mapping.
Resolving issues
The first step in resolving any problem or dispute is to carefully read the term/s of your agreement.
Resolving tenancy issues
The first step in resolving any problem or dispute is to carefully read the term/s of your agreement.
Buying a home
Visit the Fair Trading website for advice and information to help you buy a new home, or contact the Home Purchase Advisory Service on 1300 468 746.
First home benefits
First home benefits of up to $24,990 are available being the $7,000 First Home Owner Grant and a duty exemption of up to $17,990 under the First Home Plus Scheme.
First Home Purchase Scheme
The First Home Plus scheme provides exemptions or concessions on transfer duty for people who are buying their first home in NSW. This includes buying vacant land on which you intend to build your first home.
Mortgages (PDF)
Helpful information to guide you through how much you can afford, types of lenders and types of loans.
Mortgage assistance
The Mortgage Assistance Scheme provides short-term help if you are experiencing temporary difficulties with home loan repayments because of an unavoidable change in circumstances.
Building and renovating a home
Advice and information to help you build a new home or renovate your property.
NSW Home Builders Bonus
Find out about how you can benefit from the NSW Government's Home Builders Bonus.
Energy efficiency
Making a few small changes to the way you use energy could make a difference to your next energy bill.
Landlord rights
In this section, you will find information to help you understand what the tenancy laws in NSW mean for you, at the beginning, middle or end of a tenancy.
Water usage charges
Your landlord can only ask you to pay water usage charges provided all the minimum criteria have been met.
Compare gas & electricity providers
NSW residents are free to choose their gas and electricity providers. You may be able to continue using your current provider. Alternatively, you may choose to shop around for a better deal.
Saving energy
Simple things you can do in and around your home to save money, power and help reduce our impact on the environment.Advice for tenants
Free, independent information, advice and advocacy for tenants throughout NSW.Renting checklist
Things to consider before moving into a rented property and signing a lease agreement.
Maintenance
When you rent a place to live the landlord must ensure it is in a reasonable state of repair, taking into account the age and remaining life of the property and the amount of rent payable.
