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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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Latest housing and construction updates
Ministerial media release
1 September 2025
Assessment timeframes in major developments will be cut further as the Minns Government integrates Artificial Intelligence solutions into the assessment of State Significant Development (SSD) applications.
Ministerial media release
31 August 2025
The first residents have started moving into 430 new homes at the Hills Showground village, marking the completion of the latest development under the NSW Government’s Sydney Metro Northwest Places initiative.
Ministerial media release
29 August 2025
Building Commission NSW has conducted a series of inspections across Far West and Central West NSW, with the main issues identified relating to non-compliant site signage, unlicensed work, building frames, and inadequate damp proof course defects.
News
28 August 2025
The $110.2 million Cowra Hospital Redevelopment has reached a major milestone, with the exterior of the new hospital now complete and construction nearing completion.
Ministerial media release
28 August 2025
The Minns Labor Government’s commitment to improving public schools in regional NSW is progressing with a major new upgrade at Hunter River High School unveiled today.
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Recent housing and construction publications
Fact sheet
NSW Fair Trading | 4 October 2023
Strata scheme annual reporting frequently asked questions.
Publication
Homes NSW | 1 November 2025
Local area analysis for the Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA. There are almost 1,200 social housing dwellings owned by Homes NSW in the Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA.
Policy
Homes NSW | 1 September 2025
This policy defines water usage charge guidelines for social housing, specifying fair billing based on tenant water consumption.
Policy
Homes NSW | 1 September 2025
This policy outlines tenant fees and charges, including rent, service fees, and arrears management, promoting transparency and fairness.
Policy
Homes NSW | 1 September 2025
This document provides historical information relating to the Tenancy Charges and Account Management Policy Supplement.