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Rent Check allows renters, landlords and the community to quickly and easily check and compare the median rent range in any NSW postcode. Start now.
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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.
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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
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government is launching new training to build the knowledge, confidence, skills and capacity of strata committee members who have the power to make significant decisions that affect people’s homes, finances and daily lives in strata schemes like apartment blocks.
Ministerial media release
Flood-impacted homeowners will have the first opportunity to purchase land in East Lismore, following development approval for Stage 1 of Landcom’s resilient new community at Crawford Road.
A further 15 projects have been declared as State Significant Development (SSD) following recommendations from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).
Ministerial media release
More apartment owners than ever before are saving valuable time and money by using the NSW Strata and Property Taskforce’s free mediation service to resolve their problems faster.
Ministerial media release
Across NSW, 44 councils are set to share in up to $73 million to deliver roads, parks and open spaces and community facilities to support growing communities, after speeding up development assessments and clearing housing backlogs under the second round of the Minns Labor Government’s Faster Assessments Incentive Program.
Grant applications closing soon
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Recent housing and construction publications
Fact sheet
Strata scheme annual reporting frequently asked questions.
Template
Use this template to demonstrate how you meet the experience requirements for registration as a Building Inspector under pathway 3.
Template
This document is used to collect written statements from referees who can verify an applicant's knowledge, skills, experience and competence for registration as a certifier under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018.
Template
Complete this form to demonstrate the practical experience requirements for Construction Certificate (CC) applications.
Flyer
NSW Fair Trading has launched free online training to help you confidently manage issues and make decisions for your strata community.