Rent Check
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.
Housing and construction information
Renting a place to live
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.
If you need emergency accommodation
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
30 May 2025
An estimated 3,000 eligible home buyers across NSW will soon be able to participate in the Australian Government’s Help to Buy program each year, after the NSW Parliament passed enabling legislation.
Ministerial media release
30 May 2025
The redevelopment of the old Sydney Fish Market site at Blackwattle Bay is set to deliver more than 1500 homes after the NSW Government fast tracked a rezoning to unlock an additional 320 homes, in the precinct.
Ministerial media release
29 May 2025
Building Commission NSW undertakes Tweed compliance blitz on licencing, signage, and electrical work
Building Commission NSW has conducted a building compliance blitz in the Tweed in an effort to crack down on unlicenced construction work, non-compliant electrical work, and other compliance issues.
Ministerial media release
29 May 2025
The delivery of a modern, low carbon, low waste, climate resilient health system is at the heart of a new Roadmap launched by NSW Health.
Ministerial media release
28 May 2025
The Minns Labor government is continuing to build a safer New South Wales for women and children escaping domestic and family violence, with two new refuges in south-west Sydney opening their doors this month.
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Recent housing and construction publications
Fact sheet
NSW Fair Trading | 4 October 2023
Strata scheme annual reporting frequently asked questions.
Form
NSW Fair Trading | 29 May 2025
Self-managing landlords (owners) must complete this form to register to use Rental Bonds Online.
Report
Homes NSW | 27 May 2025
This is the final outcomes report, compiled in response to the NSW Ombudsman's recommendations that were included in the "Specialist homelessness services: helping people with high and complex needs" special report.
Guideline
Homes NSW | 23 May 2025
Register of products that are deemed to comply with the Homes NSW Maintenance Contract.
Order
Building Commission NSW | 21 May 2025
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