Supporting documents
- What supporting documentation do I need to submit with my application?
Fully completed application forms lodged with Office of State Revenue for processing need to be accompanied by the following supporting documentation. Only fully completed applications, with all supporting documents, will be accepted. Incomplete applications will be returned.
Supporting documents
Proof of identity
Each applicant and their spouse/de facto partner must provide documents to satisfy each of the four POI categories. As a minimum, separate documents must be provided for categories 1, 2 and 3 for each person. A Category 4 document is only required where the documents provided for categories 2 and 3 do not show the current residential address.
For a complete list of acceptable documents for each category refer to the First Home Benefits Proof of Identity Documents information sheet.
Transaction type
You will also need to provide the following documentation as evidence of your eligible transaction:
a) Contract to purchase a home
Copy of the Contract for the sale of land dated and signed by the vendor.
Title Search from the Land and Property Information showing the applicant(s) as the registered proprietor(s)*. Title searches can be obtained online at www.lpi.nsw.gov.au by selecting title searches
Where there is no written or the transaction is a related or associated party purchase, please also supply:
a copy of the transfer dated and signed by all parties
a title search showing the applicant(s) as the registered proprietor(s)*, and
evidence that the consideration has been paid by the applicant*, eg provide copies of bank statements of both the vendor and applicant showing the payment (withdrawal) and receipt (deposit) of the purchase money at settlement and any copies of loan agreements.
evidence of total value (house and land) dated within the last 12 months – attach one of the following:
a copy of the stamped contract for sale or transfer which shows the dutiable amount in the stamping details
a copy of the property valuation by a registered valuer
a copy of the property valuation obtained by your financial institution for the approval of your loan
a copy of a market appraisal by a registered real estate agent
Purchase from a deceased estate. – Where you are a beneficiary under the Will of a deceased person, the application must be lodged with OSR and the following evidence is required:
a copy of the contract entered into with the executor
a copy of the Will and Grant of Probate
a copy of the settlement statement for the estate
evidence of payment of consideration to the estate
* Not required if the application is lodged with an approved agent.
b) Contract to build
Copy of the Contract to Build dated and signed by all the parties, and
Copy of the occupation certificate* issued by Council or a private certifier or a Final Inspection Certificate*.
Title search showing the applicant(s) as the registered proprietor(s)* (copy not required).
Evidence of value (land only) dated within the last 12 months - attach one of the following:
a copy of the current council rate notice which shows the land value of the property
a copy of the current ‘Notice of Valuation’ issued by the Valuer General’s Department
a copy of the stamped contract or transfer for the purchase of the land
* Not required if the application is lodged with an approved agent.
c) Owner builders
Copy of approval from Council or private certifier for the laying of the foundations or receipt for foundations.
Copy of the occupation certificate issued by Council or a private certifier or a Final Inspection Certificate.
Copy of documentary proof of building costs incurred for the construction of the home. (NB: proof submitted must total to an amount equal to or greater than the grant and can not include your own labour costs.)
Title search showing the applicant(s) as the registered proprietor(s) (copy not required).
Evidence of total value of the property (house and land) as at completion of the home - attach one of the following
a copy of the property valuation by a registered valuer
a copy of the property valuation obtained by your financial institution for the approval of your loan
a copy of a market appraisal by a registered real estate agent
- If I am separated, but not yet divorced, what supporting documentation do I need to provide?
In addition to the other supporting documents, you will need to provide a statutory declaration with the following information:
date you were married
date you separated
name of your spouse
spouse's date of birth
spouse's current address (if known)
a statement to the effect that you do not live together and have no intention of resuming cohabitation and provide evidence of separation (e.g. change of residential address).
- If I am purchasing a mobile home, what supporting documentation do I need to provide?
When purchasing an existing, established mobile home, you will need to provide:
A bill of sale/invoice or receipt for the mobile home. It must include the date of purchase, the amount of consideration paid, description of the home, name of the purchaser (s) and be endorsed on the back by the owner of the land/manager of the Caravan Park or Van Village.
Photos of the home, endorsed on the back by the owner of the land/manager of the Caravan Park or Van Village. These photos need to show evidence that the Mobile Home is attached permanently to the site by the addition of plumbing and/or solid extensions.
A signed and dated copy of the lease, licence or other agreement between the homeowner and the owner of the land/manager of the Caravan park or Van Village.
- If I am purchasing a relocatable home, what supporting documentation do I need to provide?
When purchasing a relocatable home, you will need to provide a copy of the contract or agreement to purchase the home, receipts or proof of removal, a final building inspection report and the required identification.
- If I am purchasing a manufactured/kit home, what supporting documentation do I need to provide?
When purchasing a manufactured/kit home, you will need to provide:
copy of the contract or agreement to purchase the home or bill of sale for the home
a final building inspection report
title search.
- What additional rules are there if I am purchasing a new manufactured/kit home?
You must enter into a contract or agreement to purchase the manufactured/kit home on or after 14 October 2008 and on or before 30 September 2009 to be eligible for the extra $14,000 and between 1 October and 31 December 2009 to be eligible to the extra $7,000 boost. Construction must be completed within 18 months of commencement.
