Factsheets

Show 1 - 6 of 6 items:Clear filters

Getting ready for home ownership guide

A guide to get ready for home ownership. This includes information about saving, managing debts, home loan options and grants.

If you're ready for the next step of your home ownership journey, read our guide on how to buy a home.

Download PDF (287.01 KB)

Guide to buying a home

A step-by-step guide explaining how to buy a home. This guide includes information on finances and loans, additional costs, making an offer, involving a solicitor or conveyancer and building your own home.

Download PDF (239.38 KB)

Eligibility For Services Policy Factsheet

This factsheet outlines answers to questions about the AHO's Eligibility for Services policy, including who the policy applies to, why the AHO might ask for evidence of confirmation of Aboriginality and what evidence a person may require as evidence.

The AHO does not provide confirmation of Aboriginality.

Download PDF (175.71 KB)

Property insurance update for ACHPs

The AHO has reviewed its approach to property insurance options to help address increasing premium costs. Starting March 1, 2024, AHO will take over the cost of flood cover for its properties. By taking on responsibility for the more expensive flood cover component, the AHO allows ACHPs to invest in the success of their property portfolio.

Aboriginal Community Housing Providers (ACHPs) should be aware of the changes because they affect the AHO properties you manage. These updates mean ACHPs need to:

1. Take out building insurance coverage (with optional flood cover) for damages up to $250,000 (excluding GST) per property owned by the AHO.

2. Note the AHO as an interested party on your insurance policies.

3. Continue to advise the AHO of any claims or damages to properties.

4. Read the "Property investment update for ACHPs" document for more detail.

Download PDF (198.82 KB)