NHFIC releases first flagship housing report
The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) has released its first flagship report producing five-year projections for housing supply and demand across Australia’s major cities and regional areas.
Watch the State of the Nation's Housing: 2021 and beyond webinar
Thank you to those who attended our research webinar 'State of the Nation's Housing: 2021 and beyond'. We were pleased to host Stockland Managing Director and CEO Mark Steinert and Centre for Population’s Assistant Secretary Merrick Peisley, along with NHFIC's CEO Nathan Dal Bon and Head of Research Hugh Hartigan, as they reflected on NHFIC's State of the Nation’s Housing report and Australia’s first Population Statement.
Additional FHLDS places now available
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.
Presentation: Property Council of Australia's Residential Outlook 2021
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.
Presentation to UDIA SA: Knowledge series
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.
New infrastructure loan to support 316 social and affordable homes in Victoria
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.
Housing inSITES: Capital city housing affordability for renters and potential first home buyers
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.
Update from the Australian Government: Family Home Guarantee
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.