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Housing and construction information
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Find out how to start a tenancy, renting costs and how to get repairs done. Learn how to end a tenancy, get your bond back and what to do if things go wrong.
Buying and selling property
What you need to know about buying and selling a home. Calculate your buying costs such as transfer (stamp) duty, and if you are eligible for first home buyers assistance.
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This is a guide for people who are at risk of becoming, or who are, homeless, as well as for people needing temporary crisis accommodation in an emergency.
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Latest housing and construction updates
News
24 April 2025
We've launched our Supervisor Responsibilities course in Mandarin to help ensure that essential education is accessible to the wider NSW building and construction industry.
Ministerial media release
22 April 2025
The Minns Labor Government is investing more than $7.6 million into the construction of a new refuge for women and children fleeing violence in Glen Innes Severn LGA.
Ministerial media release
22 April 2025
The Minns Labor Government is building a safer New South Wales for women and children escaping domestic and family violence with a new refuge in Goulburn set to begin construction this year.
Ministerial media release
17 April 2025
The Minns Labor Government has begun construction on the $309 million redevelopment of Penrith Stadium.
15 April 2025
A further 14 projects have been declared as State Significant Development following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).
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Recent housing and construction publications
Factsheet
NSW Fair Trading | 4 October 2023
Strata scheme annual reporting frequently asked questions.
Form
Housing Appeals Committee | 1 May 2025
Use this advocate authority form to give authority to another person in a matter relating to the Housing Appeals Committee.
Guide
NSW Fair Trading | 15 April 2025
Software that enables bulk uploading and updating reports into the Strata Hub via API technology.
Order
Building Commission NSW | 28 March 2025
11-13 Blacket Street, North Wollongong, NSW, 2500
Factsheet
NSW Fair Trading | 28 March 2025
A fact sheet for tenants and landlords in NSW about how to meet water efficiency measures in a rental property.