- Granny flat interest
- How we assess granny flat interests
Examples of granny flat interests
We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.
- Top payments
- Special Benefit
How much Special Benefit you can get
The amount of Special Benefit you can get depends on your circumstances.
When your circumstances change and you have mutual obligation requirements
Find out what to do if your circumstances change and you have mutual obligation requirements.
- Asset types
- Granny flat interest
How we assess granny flat interests
You need to tell us the value of the granny flat interest so we can assess if this affects your payments.
- Asset types
- Gifting
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
How to transfer to Age Pension online
Complete the following steps to transfer to Age Pension. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
- Managing your money
- Most useful information
Financial information form (SS245)
Use this form to give us details of your financial information.
- Recently unemployed
- Most useful information
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.