Hon Kate Doust asks detailed questions regarding the Department of Housing's 'Opening Doors to Affordable Housing' Shared Equity home ownership plan, seeking specific data on its progress and impact across Western Australia. The Department provides comprehensive answers, outlining commencement date, construction targets, properties built and purchased, availability, and median purchase price.

AnsweredQoN 6363Legislative Council
Asked
24 October 2012
Portfolio
Housing

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I refer to the Department of Housing's 'Opening Doors to Affordable Housing' Shared Equity home ownership plan, and I ask —
(1) When did this scheme/program commence?
(2) How many houses will be built, by region?
(3) How many houses will be built, by region, in —
(a) 2012-13;
(b) 2013-14;
(c) 2014-15; and
(d) 2015-16 and beyond?
(4) How many properties have been built as at 27 September 2012?
(5) How many properties that have been purchased as at 27 September 2012?
(6) How many houses are currently available for purchase, and where are they located?
(7) What is the median purchase price of properties delivered under this plan?

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Answered
27 November 2012
Responded by
Minister for Education representing the Minister for Housing
Response time
34 days
The Department of Housing advises:
(1) The SharedStart program commenced on the 7 September 2011.
(2)-(3) It is the Department's intention that 1700 new dwellings will be constructed across metropolitan and regional areas. It is not possible to list final numbers by region as submissions are still being received and assessed.
(4) 292, with another 428 properties under construction.
(5) 358 properties. 327 purchased through SharedStart and 31 at full market value.
(6) As at 12 November 2012, 184 properties are available for purchase and are located in Albany, Alkimos, Armadale, Aveley, Baldivis, Banksia Grove, Boulder, Brabham, Busselton, Butler, Byford, Carey Park, Cowaramup, Dowerin, Dumbleyung, Ellenbrook, Erskine, Fremantle, Geraldton, Golden Bay, Harrisdale, Hilbert, Julimar, Kelmscott, Lakelands, Manjimup, Margaret River, Merredin, Midland, Mirrabooka, Mukinbudin, Narrogin, Parmelia, Quairading, Waggrakine, Wellard, Wilga, Wongan Hills.
(7) $273 800
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