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Home in Place is one of Australia’s largest non-government social housing providers, with over 40 years of experience in delivering secure, affordable housing solutions. We specialise in creating and managing housing products for people facing barriers to accessing adequate housing, and we are recognised for our capability in delivering housing that supports long-term housing stability.

Operating from 10 service centres across 93 local government areas, Home in Place continues to grow its footprint and impact across Australia and New Zealand. We currently provide tenancy and/or property management for almost 8,000 social, affordable and disability housing properties across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and New Zealand.

Our expanding portfolio includes a growing pipeline of Build to Rent (BTR) projects, designed to meet the needs of key workers, families and individuals seeking quality, long-term rental housing.

Our vision is that all people have access to appropriate and affordable housing and are engaged in sustainable communities.

We own and/or manage a diverse range of housing programs, including social housing, affordable housing for key workers, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) housing, and other innovative housing initiatives. This positions us as a leader in both traditional and emerging housing models.

Demonstrated experience

Home in Place has extensive experience in delivering social and affordable housing.

Since 2009, we have delivered over 1,000 new homes through a range of government programs, many in partnership with developers, investors and institutional funds. These include:

• Nation Building Economic Stimulus Program
• New Generation Boarding House Program
• National Rental Affordability Scheme
• Supported Accommodation Innovation Fund
• Debt Equity Scheme
• Hunter Residences Program
• Affordable Housing Innovation Fund
• NSW Government’s Social and Affordable Housing Fund – 493 homes delivered across 19 development sites in just over two years

Our proven track record demonstrates our ability to navigate complex funding environments and deliver high-quality housing outcomes at scale.

Recent Developments

Wickham | Newcastle

This complex accommodates a mix of one-bedroom and two-bedroom, social and affordable housing units set over seven levels.

As well as being well located just minutes from local shops and services, and within easy walking distance of public transport links, the complex boasts a vastly superior level of finish and amenity.

A sense of space and natural light are key themes throughout the complex. The design maximises the potential of the small 410m2 footprint achieving 16 residential dwellings, comprising of 9 one-bedroom apartments and 7 two-bedroom apartments, a commercial space as well as a modern rooftop garden and BBQ area offering 360-degree views of Newcastle. Each apartment also has its own outdoor balcony.

The design reflects the inner-city industrial history of the location and is sympathetic to its surroundings while still managing to stand out, in the best possible way. It features quality environmental fittings which provide energy and water efficiency and help reduce the costs of utilities for the tenants. Overall, the development achieved a NatHERS rating of 7.5-star rating with some apartments achieving an 8.4-star rating. All apartments were constructed to a silver standard under the Liveable Housing Design Guidelines.

The building was designed by CKDS Architecture, a highly awarded design firm, renowned for excellence in design and built form, and built by North Construction.

These dwellings were delivered under the NSW Government’s Social and Affordable Housing Fund, through leveraging from properties vested under the NSW Government’s Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan as well as the City of Newcastle and Federal Government’s Building Better Cities Fund.

Adamstown | Newcastle

This area is part of the Adamstown Renewal Corridor under the Lower Hunter Regional Strategy which encourages an increase in residential densities along the corridor, improvements to the streetscape through development and landscaping, and improvements in access for residents and visitors.

This development includes 50 residential dwellings, comprising 13 one-bedroom apartments and 37 two-bedroom apartments. The apartments, accommodating a mix of social and affordable housing tenants, are set over six levels, with the ground floor also providing two communal spaces as well as an outdoor courtyard. In addition, the rooftop provides residents with a landscaped terrace, offering 360-degree views of the city.

The development is modern in design, complete with quality environmental fittings which provide energy and water efficiency and help reduce the costs of utilities for the tenants. All apartments were constructed to a silver standard under the Liveable Housing Design Guidelines to ensure apartments are accessible and appropriate for a range of tenants and their needs.

This project was built by local builder Graph Building and designed by Holdsworth Design and CKDS Architecture.

These dwellings were delivered under the NSW Government’s Social and Affordable Housing Fund.

Toukley  | Central Coast

This development includes 34 residential dwellings, comprising a single one-bedroom apartment and 33 two-bedroom apartments, including 4 ground floor adaptable units with communal gardens and outdoor spaces. Most apartments have water views of the surrounding Tuggerah lakes and offer access to cool coastal breezes in the warmer months.

All apartments are generous in size and feature high ceilings, open plan living, expansive glazing allowing plenty of natural light, and generous balconies or courtyards. The apartments, accommodate a mix of social and affordable housing tenants and are all constructed to a silver standard under the Liveable Housing Design Guidelines.

This project was built by local builder Kingston Building and designed by local architects Space Design Architecture.

These dwellings were delivered under the NSW Government’s Social and Affordable Housing Fund.

Mayfield | Newcastle

The complex offers 36 social and affordable homes, comprising 8 one-bedroom apartments and 26 two-bedroom apartments, as well as two commercial spaces.

The design features curved facades and parapets on the upper levels, with extensive use of brick and concrete offering a nod to the suburb’s industrial past.

High ceilings and large glazing provide vast amounts of natural light and allow for cross ventilation from ocean breezes in the warmer months.

Solar panels have been incorporated into the building to offset the energy used by the common areas and lift power consumption. Water captured on-site is also used to irrigate the common garden areas and surrounds. The project achieved a 7-star NatHERS energy rating meaning tenants will benefit from additional savings on power bills, as well as from affordable rents.

All apartments are constructed to a silver standard under the Liveable Housing Design Guidelines.

The development was delivered via a joint venture with Tetris Capital as part of a wider portfolio of 190 properties over four sites and three LGAs. It was built by local firm MARS Building and designed by local architects EJE Architecture.

These dwellings were delivered under the NSW Government’s Social and Affordable Housing Fund.