Twyford’s U-turn disappointing

Feb 16, 2015 | News

“In 2014 Mr Twyford addressed a community housing conference, telling members he was committed to them having access to the income-related rent subsidy, capital grants and stock transfers.” “He also noted that members had shown ‘they can build good quality homes at...
AHURI Research Paper on Stock Transfers in Australia

AHURI Research Paper on Stock Transfers in Australia

Feb 12, 2015 | Research

See more at: http://www.ahuri.edu.au/ – here. A key point identified is that public housing transfer proposals in Australia have tended to involve only a very limited amount of prior tenant or community consultation, due to short time frames for program...

Summary of Cabinet papers on Social Housing Reform Programme

Feb 12, 2015 | Documents

The full documents can be found at http://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/work-programmes/social-housing/cabinet-papers.html and are must reads for those interested in where the Reforms are heading. The brief summary below provides insights, but is no...

Govt must aid state home sales: Salvation Army

Feb 9, 2015 | News

A charity tagged as a likely buyer of state houses says it is reviewing its involvement unless it can get either more capital from the Government or a very low price for the houses. Salvation Army social policy director Major Campbell Roberts says the army has brought...