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Home ownership a reality for over 300,000 Australians supported by the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme

More than 300,000 Australians have now bought or built their own home with support from the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme (Scheme), administered by Housing Australia.

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10 Feb 2026

Australians begin moving into homes purchased under the Australian Government Help to Buy Scheme

The Australian Government Help to Buy Scheme, launched on 5 December 2025, is already helping to make home ownership more accessible for Australians who need it most.

30 Jan 2026

Opening today: Call for Submissions, HAFF Round 3 to support 21,350 homes

Today, Housing Australia will release the Call for Submissions for Round 3 of the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) to support the delivery of the remaining 21,350 social and affordable homes to meet the national target of 40,000 new homes by 2029.

31 Jan 2019

NHFIC's First Finance Deal: Hume Community Housing Secures $35M

The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) has made its first finance commitment of $35 million to Hume Community Housing.

07 Dec 2018

The National Housing Finance Investment Corporation Appoints Inaugural Chief Executive Officer

The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) is pleased to announce that its Board has appointed Mr Nathan Dal Bon as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

22 Nov 2018

Morrison Government Strengthens NHFIC

13 Aug 2018

Board Appointments - National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation

28 Jun 2018

Passage of Legislation to Establish the NHFIC

20 Jun 2018

Appointment of the Inaugural NHFIC Chair

15 Feb 2018

Introduction of Legislation to Establish the NHFIC

01 Dec 2017

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