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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
6 March 2025
The Minns Labor Government has today announced Nowra will benefit from a $21 million investment in health worker housing, as the site of the $438 million Shoalhaven Hospital Redevelopment reached a major milestone.
Ministerial media release
6 March 2025
The National Association of Women in Construction NSW (NAWIC NSW) has awarded a prestigious government sponsored $30,000 scholarship for women in property and construction to engineer Nicole Waterman , Project Leader at Laing O’Rourke.
Ministerial media release
5 March 2025
The Western Sydney Aerotropolis is set to take-off, with the official opening of the first building at Bradfield City Centre and the release of the Minns Labor Government’s infrastructure delivery plan which will drive further investment into the region.
Ministerial media release
5 March 2025
A new health and wellbeing centre has opened its doors in a major boost for people living with progressive neurological conditions across the state.
Ministerial media release
5 March 2025
The Minns Labor Government has today released the state’s first NSW Industry Policy to promote collaboration across industry, the innovation sector, and trade businesses, to give firms the confidence they need to invest and grow in NSW.
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Recent housing and construction publications
Factsheet
NSW Fair Trading | 4 October 2023
Strata scheme annual reporting frequently asked questions.
In-language resource
Homes NSW | 30 September 2025
Help your clients learn more about how we can help them in the private rental market.
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.
Factsheet
Homes NSW | 13 March 2025
Community housing is one of the 3 ways social housing is provided in NSW. It offers secure affordable rental housing for those on very low to moderate incomes.
Factsheet
Homes NSW | 13 March 2025
Information for public housing tenants on how to use your air conditioner to heat and cool your living area, how to keep the filters clean, and tips to reduce costs.