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Helpful Publications

Here is a list of all the Department of Housing publications that can help with buying a home, purchasing land, building, and all the financial options and assistance available.

 

The publications are free and can be downloaded from this site in a PDF format. To order a copy, contact the Home Purchase Advisory Service, on 1300 HOUSING (1300 468 746) during business hours. Or email the Home Purchase Advisory Service giving your name, contact phone number, postal address and the publications required.


 

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Guide to purchase your home..The A-Z of Home Purchase Guides the buyer through different purchase options, buying an existing home or unit, buying ‘off the plan’, or acquiring a land and house package. It examines the role of solicitors, different ways to buy property, and what steps to follow right through to final settlement. PDF file, 150Kb
Home Buyer's Check List A check list to help decide if the property meets the needs of the buyer. PDF file, 183Kb
Buying Land and Building a Home Outlines what to look for when choosing a block of land, the different building options available, how to select the right builder, and the buyers rights once they’ve entered into a contract. PDF file, 113Kb
A Guide to the Costs of Home Purchase Revealing the usual costs involved when buying a home in NSW, from the lender’s fees, legal costs, to council and water rates. PDF file, 145Kb
Home Buyer's Budget Planner Helps the buyer add-up the every day living costs to decide how much is really needed to afford loan repayments and hidden costs of home ownership PDF file, 186Kb
Financing Your Home Purchase An impartial guide that examines all the options and explains the different types of lenders and the variety of financing they offer. PDF file, 187Kb
Mortgage Assistance Scheme Provides short-term help if the borrower is experiencing difficulties with home loan repayments, because of unemployment, illness or some other crisis. PDF file, 161Kb
Application for Mortgage Assistance Application to receive mortgage assistance. PDF file, 122Kb
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