When researching any property purchase,
it's in your interest to seek out as much
information as possible.

Someone once wrote that knowledge is king, and the property industry is a perfect example of where this statement holds true. When researching any property purchase, it's in your interest to seek out as much information as possible.

We hope the information we have gathered and the links provided here are useful.

USEFUL WEBSITES

Real Estate Institute of New South Wales www.reinsw.com.au
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales is the professional body for real estate agents in the State. As one of Australia’s largest real estate organisations, the Institute is a leader in the industry and is a respected source for information on the property market.

Department of Fair Trading www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
The Department of Fair Trading is the government department that deals with consumer issues. If you have a question about your rights as an owner or an occupier of property they can assist you.

Australian Property Monitors www.apm.com.au
Australian Property Monitors' (APM) products and services help buyers, sellers, investors, real estate professionals; banks and financial institutions make better informed decisions about property and the property market in general. APM monitors property activity from a variety of sources including government and semi-government agencies, real estate advertising, real estate agents and APM's own researchers. This vast base ensures APM's databases contain the latest and most detailed information available.

BUYING
Published February 7, 2006First Home Buyers Fact Sheet
If you are buying or building your first home, you may be eligible for benefits under the First Home Owner Grant Scheme and/or the First Home Plus Scheme. Find out more from this document that has been put together by the Office of State Revenue, NSW Treasury.
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Published February 7, 2006Bidders Guide
From 1 September 2003, you will not be able to bid at an auction of residential and rural property in NSW unless you give the selling agent your name and address and show proof of your identity. Find out more about bidding at an Auction from the Department of Fair Trading.
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Published February 7, 2006Buying into a Strata Scheme
Some things you should know before you sign up. This booklet has been prepared by the NSW Office of Fair Trading to assist people gain an understanding of the concept of strata schemes and to highlight some of the important aspects of living in a strata scheme with others.
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Published February 6, 2006Buying an Investment Property
More than half a million properties are rented in NSW and the Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates that over 5% of all householders in the state own at least one investment property – if you’re not one of them, find out how in this handy guide from the REINSW.
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Published February 6, 2006Buying a home - DEFT
Buying a home will probably be the most expensive thing you ever do, so it’s important to know as much about the process as you can. With so much to think about and so much money at stake, every decision counts. Here’s what the Department of Fair Trading has to say…
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Published February 6, 2006Auctions
All you need to know about buying a property at Auction from the REINSW.
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Published February 6, 2006Strata living
The Department of Fair Trading has put together an extensive document that outlines all that you need to know about residential, commercial and other strata schemes.
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Published February 6, 2006Buying a Property
Buying a property is a significant financial decision. Before you start to look for a property, it’s important to understand the buying process. This fact sheet has been put together by the REINSW.
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LEASING
Published February 7, 2006The Tenancy Handbook
A reference manual for agents, self-managing landlords and tenancy advisers put together by the Department of Fair Trading.
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Published February 7, 2006The Renting Guide.
A guide to your basic rights and responsibilities as a tenant put together by the Department of Fair Trading.
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Published February 6, 2006Moving in
Find out more about the paperwork and process involved in renting a property including Tenancy Applications, Agreements, Condition Reports and more from the Department of Fair Trading.
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Published February 6, 2006Moving Out
Information for Renters. Information about the requirements of giving notice and recovering your bonFind out more about giving notice, what happens if the property goes up for sale, dispute resolution and more from the Department of Fair Trading.
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Published February 6, 2006Maintenance & Safety
Every property needs regular maintenance and repairs. This REINSW fact sheet explains who is responsible for what.
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Published February 6, 2006Renting: A Tenants Guide
As a tenant, you have certain rights under the law. This fact sheet has been put together by the REINSW and provides helpful information about being a tenant.
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Published February 6, 2006Residential Rental Property Maintenance
An Informative guide for landlords, from the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales
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SELLING
Published February 6, 2006Selling Your Property
Selling your home and moving can be stressful. But the more you know about the selling process the better prepared you will be. Here’s some helpful information from the REINSW.
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