Resources
Here are some knowledge sources that may guide you in buying a property.
Principal Costs of Purchasing a Property
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ANZ calculators
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ATO Tax Rulings
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Land tax
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Australia Post - Mail Redirection
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Government Entities & Industry Bodies
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Government Entities
OSR, NSW
The web-site of the Office for State Revenue in New South Wales for online help for duties, vendor duty, First Home Benefits in NSW (First Home Owner Grant Scheme and First Home Plus Scheme) and land tax.
OSR, QLD
For information on the First Home Owner Grant, home concessions for transfer duty and home concessions for mortgage duty.
OSR, VIC
For informaiton on Land Tax Clearance Certificates, Pay-roll Tax Annual Adjustment (eAA), Land Tax Data Feeds for Municipalities, Land Tax eObjections and Guide to Taxes.
The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) is the peak body for Australia 's residential and commercial mortgage industry. Established in 1982, the MFAA works closely with the financial services sector, the Federal Government, and all State Governments, to set the direction and standard for Australia 's mortgage industry.
The FBAA is the peak body for finance brokers in Australia.
Consumer Advice and Credit Helplines
The contacts for consumer complaints about brokers and consumer credit more generally are as follows:
State Revenue Office Victoria
Credit Helpline 03 9602 3800 or 1800 803 800
Consumer Credit Legal Service (contact Credit Helpline for referral)
Financial and Consumer Rights Council (for referral to a financial counselling service) 03 9663-2000
New South Wales
Creditline 1800 808 488
(telephone advice on debt/credit, referral to financial counsellor)
Consumer Credit Legal Centre 02 9212 4111
ACT
Care Financial Counselling Service 02 6257 1788
South Australia
Adelaide Central Mission 08 8202 5180
Para Districts Community Legal Service 08 8281 6911
Credit Helpline 03 9602 3800 or 1800 803 800
Consumer Credit Legal Service (contact Credit Helpline for referral)
Financial and Consumer Rights Council (for referral to a financial counselling service) 03 9663-2000
New South Wales
Creditline 1800 808 488
(telephone advice on debt/credit, referral to financial counsellor)
Consumer Credit Legal Centre 02 9212 4111
ACT
Care Financial Counselling Service 02 6257 1788
South Australia
Adelaide Central Mission 08 8202 5180
Para Districts Community Legal Service 08 8281 6911
Western Australia
Financial Counsellors Resource Project (for referral to financial counsellor) 08 9221 9411
Consumer Credit Legal Service 08 9481 7665
Tasmania
Anglicare Financial Counselling Service 1800 243 232
Consumer Credit Solicitor, Hobart Community Legal Service
03 6223 2500 or 1800 232 500
Queensland Treasury
Financial Counselling Services Queensland 073257 1957
Legal Aid Queensland 1300 651 188
Northern Territory
Anglicare Northern Territory Financial Counselling Service 08 8948 2700
Financial Counsellors Resource Project (for referral to financial counsellor) 08 9221 9411
Consumer Credit Legal Service 08 9481 7665
Tasmania
Anglicare Financial Counselling Service 1800 243 232
Consumer Credit Solicitor, Hobart Community Legal Service
03 6223 2500 or 1800 232 500
Queensland Treasury
Financial Counselling Services Queensland 073257 1957
Legal Aid Queensland 1300 651 188
Northern Territory
Anglicare Northern Territory Financial Counselling Service 08 8948 2700