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ichoose Real Estate & Locations Australian Building Codes Board: About the Building Code
The BCA has been given the status of building regulations by all States and Territories. www.abcb.gov.au/go/thebca/aboutbca First Home Owners Grant
The First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) scheme was introduced to offset the effect of the GST on home ownership. It is a national scheme funded by the states and territories and administered under their own legislation.
Under the scheme, a one-off grant of up to $7000 is payable to first home owners that satisfy all the eligibility criteria.
www.firsthome.gov.au/ Foreign Purchasers
Foreign purchasers intending to acquire real estate in Australia must seek prior approval from the Government through the Foreign Investment Review Board.
www.firb.gov.au/content/default.asp Home buyers guide - Getting Started
This Guide is designed for you, to take the stress out of choosing a home. You might only build once or twice in your life, so this is the opportunity to create exactly what you want in your new home. www.yourhome.gov.au/buyersguide/bg1.htm Home buyers guide - Planning Your Budget
This is your opportunity to find a home that's not only good value upfront, but holds its value over time
www.yourhome.gov.au/buyersguide/bg2.htm Home buyers guide - Choosing Where To Live
Location,Location,Location. You have the opportunity to maximise your investment by choosing a block that's close to everything you need
www.yourhome.gov.au/buyersguide/bg3.htm Home buyers guide - Choosing Your Home
Looking at builders' floor plans is where you can start to compare your 'must haves' and 'wish list' with what's on offer.
www.yourhome.gov.au/buyersguide/bg4.htm Master Builders Association
Master Builders is the major Australian building and construction industry association. Its primary role is to promote the viewpoints and interests of the building and construction industry and to provide services to members in a broad range of areas including training, legal services, industrial relations, building codes and standards, industry economics and international relations
www.masterbuilders.com.au Office of State Revenue
Links to the various State & Territory State Revenue Offices in Australia
www.ato.gov.au/corporate/content.asp?doc=/content/8792.htm Real Estate Institute of Australia
REIA provides researched and well-informed advice to the Federal GovernmentREIA has a reputation as the most credible source of knowledge and considered opinion regarding commercial and residential property markets in Australia.
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