CHC Affordable Housing – Property Available

CHC has a final two-bedroom home available through its Build to Rent to Buy program in Strathnairn.

This is not a standard rental.

It is a long-term, stable home with a structured pathway to ownership, designed for working women who are ready to move from renting toward buying but need time to build a deposit.

What makes this different

• Below market rent Rent is set at under 75% of market, creating real capacity to save
• Long-term security Stable tenancy for up to 10 years (subject to eligibility)
• Built-in savings pathway The reduced rent is intended to allow you to save toward a deposit while keeping total housing costs affordable
• First option to buy Opportunity to purchase the home between years 6–10, subject to meeting program requirements
• Support along the way CHC works with participants to support a realistic and sustainable pathway to ownership

Program Details

The Strathnairn Women’s Housing Initiative is the first Build to Rent to Buy program of its kind in the ACT.  It is designed to directly address the widening affordability gap faced by working single women who have stable employment but are unable to save a sufficient deposit or meet strict lending requirements to buy their own home.

Property Details

A two bedroom home in Strathnairn will be available from 27th April 2026.

Applications close at 5:00pm on Thursday 30th April 2026.

Weekly Rent: $419.00

• 2 – Bedrooms
• 2 – Bathrooms
• 1 car space – Parking
• Configuration Two-storey with internal stairs

Please note: This property does comply with the minimum ceiling insulation standard.

Local Highlights 

• Located directly opposite Ginninderry’s first local centre, anticipated for completion in 2027 (subject to town approvals).
• Just 800m from the new Strathnairn Early Childhood to Year 6 Primary School, catering to more than 600 students.
• Less than 50m from a bus stop with free Ginninderry bus services to Kippax.

Images shown are indicative only.

CHC does not conduct open inspections. A private viewing will be arranged with the successful applicant(s).

Eligibility for Strathnairn Women’s Initiative 

To apply, applicants must meet the specific programs eligibility requirements.

Eligibility requirements

• Are an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Are a single woman aged 25–45 (with dependent children)
• Don’t own property or have assets or savings that could already meet your housing  needs
• Have lived in the ACT for at least 6 months or looking to relocate to the ACT
• Can sustain a tenancy and demonstrate capacity to save
• Meet the income eligibility requirements

Minimum and Maximum income guidelines for this program:

Household Type     Entry Range Upper Limit

Single + 1 Child      $105,000         $160,000

Single + 2 children $110,000         $176,000

For more information about the program please read the program Guide here

Housing Allocation Guidelines

CHC allocates properties based on household size and composition. For example:

• Single with no children → typically 1 bedroom
• Single with one child → 2 bedrooms
•  Larger families → 3 or 4 bedrooms

Pets

CHC supports responsible pet ownership. Pets may be approved in line with our Pet Guidelines.

A Pet Application Form must be submitted for any pet residing at the property, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, and similar animals.

CHC consent is required prior to keeping pets at the property.

For more information

CHC Affordable Tenancy Team

📞 02 6248 7716

📧 tenancy@chcaustralia.com.au

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About CHC

CHC is Canberra’s leading provider of affordable rental accommodation, offering eligible tenants homes at up to 80% of market rent.

We design, build, and manage our own properties to ensure high quality, well maintained housing options across Canberra.

CHC continues to expand our portfolio to meet growing community needs.