Case Studies

James, a mortgage broker by profession, was well aware of the challenges first home buyers face - and of the opportunity the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme could provide.

The Swift Walk housing precinct in Melbourne’s inner-city suburb of Kensington has delivered 362 new homes, including 272 social and affordable apartments, with support from the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF).

When Gail, her husband and their young son migrated from South Africa to Australia for a fresh start, home ownership felt out of reach.

Brooke, a single mother from Victoria, had rented the same home for 20 years, raising her family there. When the owners decided to sell, her lease was terminated, leaving her facing uncertainty about her housing future. 

When Believe Housing Australia (BHA) tenant Ahmad moved into his brand-new, two-bedroom apartment in Panorama, it was quite the homecoming.

Jaylen’s housing journey has taken her through a series of challenges, but today, she and her family are settled in a place they are proud to call home.

Meet Carrie-Ann, the recipient of an affordable apartment in Sydney's inner-city funded under Round 1 of the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF).

A new social housing development has opened in Sydney’s north with support from the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), providing long-term, secure homes for vulnerable Australians, including those experiencing homelessness and women and children escaping family violence.

Neil*, a 24‑year‑old software engineer, has shared his experience as a young first homeowner supported through the Australian Government Help to Buy Scheme.