FAQs

Landcom is a state-owned corporation, wholly owned by the New South Wales Government. We develop and market home-sites and create new residential communities on vacant land and in established sites.

No, Landcom only operates in New South Wales.

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Please refer to our contact us page for all of our contact details.

Contact the Media Relations Manager on (02) 9841 8600.

Visit our careers page for all current job opportunities.

Visit our Publications page for our annual reports and other Landcom publications.

Visit our Your right to information page for GIPA publications.

Landcom offers industry sponsorships to selected state-wide industry groups, governing bodies and industry associations with common or similar business objectives. For more information contact Landcom's Strategic Communications Manager on (02) 9841 8600.

Landcom supports the NSW government's commitment to the film industry. Our aim is to provide the highest possible level of cooperation to film makers. Our Landcom Film Policy guides how we manage enquiries from film makers and sets out our requirements for those wishing to use our properties for filming purposes. Please contact Landcom's Corporate Marketing Advisor to discuss your request.

Contact Landcom’s Speak Up Integrity Hotline which is an independent and externally managed hotline provided by our integrity partner, Core Integrity.

The Hotline is a way for customers, members of the public, suppliers, contractors, subcontractors and Landcom staff to report their concerns about actual or suspected wrongdoing, unethical or illegal conduct or issues that may be concerning or impacting them, our customers or Landcom itself.

More information about Landcom’s Speak up Integrity Hotline is available here. You can also report your concerns by contacting Landcom’s Fraud & Corruption Prevention Officer on (02) 9841 8600 or by email via fraud@landcom.nsw.gov.au.

You can contact Landcom's Right to Information Officer on (02) 9841 8600 or right2info@landcom.nsw.gov.au.

Landcom provides a range of information on our website about our organisation and our projects, in a readily accessible format. We also proactively release information that may be of interest to the public, including through media releases and electronic newsletters.

If you would like to find out more about the information we provide or how to request additional information, please see the Right to Information page.

It’s simple – we design communities with people in mind. So when you purchase with Landcom, you’re buying much more than a vacant block of land, you’re buying into a masterplanned community – somewhere you will be proud to call home. Visit our project overview page to see all our projects.

Fill out the Register your interest form and select which project you are interested in.

Talk to Landcom sales consultants, who will be happy to help.

All Landcom estates are ‘masterplanned’ developments. Masterplanning is a process that takes place from the beginning of a project to ensure that the original vision for your community is ultimately realised and includes consideration of all the land's physical, environmental and social factors. Masterplans can include provision for parks, play areas, shops, schools, streets and transport.

Design Guidelines set the standard for your neighbourhood's visual appeal, amenity and sustainability. They can help you choose a home that best suits your land, be energy efficient, and protect its value by upholding the same high quality in your area.

Landcom design guidelines often include simple building and landscaping criteria which we encourage you to follow when you build your home in one of our estates. When applied at a neighbourhood level, design guidelines positively influence the overall design and appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas within your estate. In other words, they promote neighbourhoods that work together with the environment – neighbourhoods that your family can enjoy for many years.

We’re committed to creating better communities by promoting good urban design and environmentally responsible development. We aim to develop attractive and functional neighbourhoods that you and your family will enjoy well into the future. Our design guidelines are there to help protect the value of your neighbourhood and your home while also being environmentally friendly. In some instances, Landcom will offer rebates to residents who comply with our guidelines (refer to FAQs for ‘rebates, bonuses, first home buyers grant & land tax’).

You should check the provisions in the contract of sale and refer to the Design Guidelines for your estate.

The contract for sale of land and Design Guidelines for your estate usually specify whether or not you can erect a Colorbond fence.

The NSW Government has introduced compulsory minimum guidelines, including requirements governing water and energy use in new homes, to improve their design and longer term sustainability. BASIX is a building sustainability index that supports the guidelines. These guidelines apply to all new residential developments in NSW. Your builder or designer will help you manage this process to ensure your home complies.

Developing land can be a complicated and long process. The time it takes will depend on which stage of the development process you are talking about as well as many other factors that may be outside our control, such as the weather.

Ask your solicitor to contact the Landcom Legal Department on (02) 9841 8600.

Cheques must be made out to Landcom.

Absolutely, once your land has been registered and you have gotten all the necessary approvals from authorities.

Landcom is generally not in the business of leasing property.

Ask your solicitor to contact the Landcom Legal Department on (02) 9841 8600

It’s simple – we design communities with people in mind. So when you purchase with Landcom, you’re buying much more than a vacant block of land, you’re buying into a masterplanned community – somewhere you will be proud to call home. Visit our project overview page to see all our projects.

Fill out the Register your interest form and select which project you are interested in registering for.

Developing land can be a complicated and long process. The time it takes will depend on which stage of the development process you are talking about as well as many other factors that may be outside our control, such as the weather.

Talk to Landcom sales consultants who will be happy to help you. 

Cheques must be made out to Landcom.

Landcom is generally not in the business of leasing property.

All Landcom estates are ‘masterplanned’ developments. Masterplanning is a process that takes place from the beginning of a project to ensure that the original vision for your community is ultimately realised. Masterplans can include provision for parks, play areas, shops, schools, streets and transport.

Councils are usually responsible for maintaining local parks and reserves. If you have any enquiries about parks and reserves in your area, you should contact your local Council in the first instance.

Absolutely, once your land has registered.

Design guidelines safeguard the natural environment in which you live and promote a sociable and attractive community. They are intended to improve the visual appeal, functionality and overall environment of your new community. They can also help protect the long-term value of your home.

Landcom design guidelines often include simple building and landscaping criteria which we encourage you to follow when you build your home in one of our estates. When applied at a neighbourhood level, design guidelines exert a positive influence on the overall design and appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas within your estate. In other words, they promote neighbourhoods that work together with the environment – neighbourhoods that your family can enjoy for many years to come.

We’re committed to creating better communities through the promotion of good urban design and environmentally responsible development.

Our aim is to develop attractive and functional neighbourhoods that you and your family will enjoy well into the future. Our design guidelines are there to help protect the value of your neighbourhood and your home while also being environmentally friendly.

In some instances, Landcom will offer rebates to residents who comply with our guidelines (refer to FAQs for ‘rebates, bonuses, first homebuyers grant & land tax’).

You should check with the provisions in the contract of sale.

The contract for sale of land to you will usually specify whether or not you can erect a Colorbond fence.

The NSW Government has introduced compulsory minimum guidelines, including requirements governing water and energy use in new homes, to improve their design and longer term sustainability. BASIX is a building sustainability index which supports the guidelines. These guidelines apply to all new residential developments in NSW.

Your builder will help you manage this process to ensure your home complies.

You should ask your solicitor to contact Landcom’s Legal Section on (02) 9841 8600 for further advice.

In some estates, Landcom may provide a ‘landscape rebate’ in the form of a cash payment to encourage the completion of design, landscaping and energy efficient measures in a timely way. The amount of the rebate varies and is advertised at the time land in the estate is released for sale. The conditions to be eligible for a rebate payment are in your contract for the sale of land.

The processing time will vary from claim to claim, but we try to pay as soon as possible after we receive your application (generally once all work is completed). Note that there is a time limit on claiming most rebates.

If you have bought a block of land from Landcom where a rebate system applies, you should speak to the sales consultant who you dealt with for the purchase.

You should contact the Office of State Revenue  , the state agency responsible for administering the first home-owners grant.

Land tax is administered through the Office of State Revenue.