Information about what social housing is needed and where has today been made available to housing providers for the first time says Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett.
MSD Purchasing Intentions Released
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) has today released information on its social housing purchasing intentions.
Some landlords won't participate in a publicly-funded insulation scheme because they don't want to spend money on cheaper dwellings, the head of an insulation company says.
Penny Hulse calls for cross-party accord on Auckland housing because “it’s too important to score political points on”
Thirteen further sites to enable housing development in Wellington have been approved for consideration by Building and Housing Minister Nick Smith as part of the Housing Accord.
A big state-owned site in Auckland once earmarked for social and affordable housing is being carved up for sale - and the first 50 houses will be sold privately at market rates.
A project of CHA’s Funding and Finance Sector Solution Group, Auckland Housing Bonds is pleased to recognise the Auckland Council for their leadership in confirming a $6M guarantee and $200K of reserve capital for this transformative initiative to bring new capital to the social and affordable housing sector. This milestone will enable CHA to proceed with a further six months of work, with the intended launch date of July 2015.
Christchurch City Council has begun seeking proposals from organisations to form a new community housing provider (CHP) that will help to secure and grow the Council's social housing service into the future.
