Provides information relating to domestic or home building and renovating, primarily from Victorian government agencies. Some online services are provided.

http://www.land.vic.gov.au...

http://www.land.vic.gov.au/Land/lcnlc2.nsf/alltitle/build+or+renovate

Provides information for first home buyers about the establishment of the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG). Each State and Territory Revenue Office is responsible for administering both the First Home Owner Grant and the Additional Grant in their respective jurisdictions. Provides search function for you to find further information about your eligibility for the grant in your State or Territory.

http://www.firsthome.gov.au...

http://www.firsthome.gov.au/

This calculator will determine your land tax liability including any joint ownership deductions. However this calculator does not take into account capping and trust situations.

http://www.sro.vic.gov.au...

http://www.sro.vic.gov.au/SRO/SROCalcs.nsf/landtax?OpenForm

If you want to rent privately, most landlords will expect you to pay a bond (security deposit) in case you damage the property or fall behind in your rent. If you cannot afford to pay the bond yourself, you may be able to borrow the money from your local housing office. This is known as a bond loan.

http://www.housing.vic.gov.au...

http://www.housing.vic.gov.au/private-renters-assistance