Buying a home is a long-term financial commitment that involves loans, legal processes and ongoing costs. Understanding the steps helps you prepare and make informed decisions.
Understand the home buying process
Learn how buying a home works, including property purchase steps, home loans and what to expect.
Buying property in NSW
Read information about buying a property in NSW.
First home buyers guide (SBS)
Listen to information about buying your first home.
Financial support and costs
Understand the costs of buying and owning a home, including grants, taxes, insurance and repayment planning tools.
Apply for the First Home Buyers Assistance scheme
Learn how to apply for the First Home Buyers Assistance scheme.
Apply for the First Home Owner Grant
Learn how to apply for the First Home Owner Grant.
Calculate the stamp duty on the sale of land or business in NSW
Learn how to calculate the stamp duty on the sale of land or business in NSW.
Mortgage calculator
Learn how to calculate your mortgage repayments.
Home and contents insurance in Australia (SBS)
Listen to information about home and contents insurance.
Property information and building or renovating
Check key property details, including land value, planning rules, and building or renovating requirements.
Learn how to find out the land value of a property.
Learn how to search for planning information about a property.
Read information about building or renovating your home.
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