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Consumer Handbook Online - Building and Housing
The Consumer Handbook Online brings together details from over 730 private, community and government organisations that offer consumer advice and information and complaint handling services in Australia. This is the building and housing section of the handbook.
www.consumersonline.gov.au

Defence Housing Australia - Residential Property Investment
Defence Housing Australia is the property development, construction, marketing and sales division of the Defence Housing Authority. The site outlines DHA residential property investment and its benefits.
invest.dha.gov.au

First Home Owner Grant (FHOG)
The First Home Owner Grant Scheme (FHOGS) is a joint Australian and State Government initiative to help first home owners. The grant provides a $7000 benefit to eligible applicants. Each State and Territory Revenue Office is responsible for administering the grant in their respective jurisdiction. This site includes links to the various revenue offices.
www.firsthome.gov.au

First Home Saver Accounts (FHSA)
First Home Saver Accounts will provide a simple, tax effective way for Australians to save a deposit for their first home through a combination of a Government contribution and low taxes. This site provides further information on these accounts. The Government is also seeking comments and submissions by 7 March 2008 to assist in settling the final administrative and legislative features.
www.homesaver.treasury.gov.au

Links to Useful Information for Individuals and Communities on Housing
Community.gov.au is a portal to information relevant to individuals and community organisations across Australia. On this part of the Community Portal you will find links to housing related information including the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) and emergency accommodation.
www.community.gov.au