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The Family Home Guarantee fact sheet is now available. 

The upfront costs of delivering social and affordable housing could be cut by around 80 per cent using an innovative funding model, according to a new research paper from the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC).

The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) has provided funding for around $400 million in loans and grants to deliver more social and affordable housing across Melbourne, as part of a Community Housing Limited (CHL)-driven consortium from the not for profit, public, private and industry sectors.

On 8 May 2021, under the 2021- 2022 Budget, the Australian Government announced the extension of the FHLDS (New Homes) and the establishment of a new program called the Family Home Guarantee.

Housing affordability refers to the ability of a household to meet its housing costs, such as servicing a mortgage or renting, without compromising other needs.

The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) has finalised an innovative funding agreement with Victorian community housing provider HousingFirst, accelerating a program of work to deliver more affordable and social homes in Victoria, including newly built properties.

On 10 March, NHFIC Head of Research, Hugh Hartigan, presented to the Urban Development Institute of Australia's SA members on our State of the Nation's Housing 2020 report, as part of UDIA SA's Knowledge Series.

On 23 February, NHFIC CEO Nathan Dal Bon participated in the Property Council of Australia's Residential Outlook 2021. Download a copy of his presentation below. 

On Wednesday 3 February, the Australian Government announced around 1800 First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) places from the 2019-20 financial year would be rolled over into this current financial year.