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Indigenous Land Corporation
Assists Indigenous Australians to acquire land and to manage Indigenous held land so as to provide economic, environmental, social or cultural benefits.
Buying a home - MoneySmart
Buying your first home is both exciting and nerve-wracking. It is a major decision that takes lots of planning and research, and careful budgeting. Follow the MoneySmart tips to help you get started.
Buying, selling or renting property
Buying, selling or renting property? Provides links to state and territory housing and property information. Everything from tips for homebuyers and grants available to information for tenants.
Homeless - Community Engagement Officers
Assist people of all ages who are homeless or are having difficulties with their current housing situation to get financial help and other services.
Insuring your home - MoneySmart
Explains how to go about insuring your home and contents; and how to make a claim.
Land titles
Each state has a central register of all land in the state which shows the owner of the land. Search facilities are provided by state and territory land titles registries.
Land transfer calculators
Buying a property? Provides links to state and territory calculators for stamp duty.
Mortgage calculator
The MoneySmart mortgage calculator shows how much you can afford to borrow and what your home loan repayments will be. It can also show your repayments if interest rates change.
Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme
Provides information about NatHERS scheme which estimates and ranks the potential thermal performance of residential buildings in Australia.
Property - tax information
If you have an investment property, build or renovate for profit, or use a property in the running of a business, there may be implications for income tax, capital gains tax and goods and services tax (GST). Your home is generally exempt from tax.
Your Home
Your guide to building, buying or renovating a home. It shows how to create a comfortable home with low impact on the environment – economical to run, healthier to live in and adaptable to your changing needs.