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Information for tenants, landlords and agents on renting.

Short-term rental accommodation

Information about the laws for short-term rental accommodation in NSW

Buying & selling property

Information on buying and selling different types of property.

Building & renovating

Useful information before you renovate, extend or repair your existing home.

Loose-fill asbestos insulation

Details of the Voluntary Purchase and Demolition Program for homes in NSW found to contain loose-fill asbestos insulation.

Property professionals

Helping you understand how to qualify as a property professional, run a property business, and your responsibilities when managing properties.

Retirement villages

This section outlines the rights and responsibilities of residents, prospective residents and operators. Please select from the choices below.

Community living

Details the rights and responsibilities of those living or operating community precinct or neighbourhood schemes, boarding houses, holiday parks and land lease communities.

Reforms to fire safety regulation

Important reforms to fire safety regulation in NSW.

Fire safety and external wall cladding

Information for owners, tenants, strata managers and real estate agents on the issues of aluminium cladding and fire safety.

Strata Building Bond & Inspections Scheme

Details the steps developers, building inspectors and owners must take to progress a building bond to fix defects identified in new apartment buildings.

Home building delays in NSW

Find out what to do about delays, price increases, insolvent builders and solving disputes.

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Information about becoming a licensed tradesperson in NSW.

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Information about the essentials of being part of the building and construction industry.

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Repairs, replacements & refunds

When you’re entitled to a repair, replacement or refund.

Product & service safety

Every day in NSW, people are admitted to hospital with injuries caused by items purchased for use in and around the home. Select a tile below to get started.

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Information on the different types of pricing, and what to do if you have a problem

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Types of scams and cybercrime, how to report them, getting help and tips to stay safe.

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What to know if you're approached by a commercial agent to collect a debt, repossess goods, or serve legal documents.
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