Housing and construction

Home Buyer Assistance Finder

The NSW Government offers 2 key programs to help home buyers.

The Assistance Finder will guide you through a series of questions about your situation and the home you want to purchase.

Based on your answers, it will provide an indication of your eligibility and instructions on how to apply.

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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.

Latest housing and construction updates

Ministerial media release

31 October 2024

Community urged to give feedback on plans for precinct around future Orchard Hills Metro

As part of the Minns Government’s commitment to deliver more well-located homes close to jobs and transport, the community surrounding the future Orchard Hills Station is being consulted on the precinct’s Stage One rezoning proposal.

Ministerial media release

31 October 2024

Survey results highlight need for improved gender diversity in the construction industry

The NSW Government has released results from its annual Women in Construction survey, highlighting the need for stronger efforts to promote gender diversity across the sector.

Ministerial media release

29 October 2024

$4 million extra funding for improved access to advice and advocacy for tenants as part of plan to make renting fairer

The Minns Labor Government is further supporting tenants across NSW when they need it most, with a funding boost to the Tenants Advice & Advocacy Services.

Ministerial media release

29 October 2024

More homes for Canterbury, Berala and North Strathfield

The Minns Labor Government’s Transport Oriented Development Program (TOD) is unlocking more homes and supporting localised housing solutions following the completion by Canterbury-Bankstown Council of a master plan for Canterbury Station and TOD controls for Berala Station being finalised with Cumberland Council.

Ministerial media release

26 October 2024

$40m Resilient Homes Program to help Central West homeowners rebuild and repair

Central West homeowners impacted by the 2022 floods are invited to apply to rebuild, repair, relocate, raise or buyback homes thanks to the $40 million Resilient Homes Program, jointly funded by the Albanese and Minns Governments.