Fund results

Proving What Homeownership Makes Possible – 2025 Impact Report

HOPE Housing’s 2025 Impact Report shows that the change unlocked through homeownership is measurable, immediate and wide-reaching. Since November 2022, HOPE has helped 39 essential workers buy 26 homes across Greater Sydney delivering a Social Return on Investment of 14.6%, up from 14.4% last year. HOPE measures impact using a…

A Proven Model, Poised for Scale

Six months ago, I was honoured to assume the role of inaugural Independent Chairman of HOPE Housing. This appointment marked a formal continuation of my involvement with an organisation that has rapidly grown in both impact and significance since its launch in November 2022. In 2018, when I first became…

CEO Update – July 2025

When we launched HOPE Housing, we set out to prove a simple idea: that investing in residential property to support essential workers could deliver both commercial financial returns and real social impact. Less than three years on, that idea is now a reality and it’s working. Residential property is an…

CEO Update – May 2025

At HOPE, our mission is simple – help essential workers own homes closer to where they work. This goal continues to drive everything we do, and the first quarter of 2025 has set a strong foundation for the growth ahead.

Delivering More Impact in 2024: The Results Are In

The 2024 Social Impact Results for HOPE Housing are now available. Our social return on investment for 2024 has risen to 14.4%, up from 13.5% in 2023, with total social value created reaching $1.96 million, a significant step up from $1.2 million last year.

CEO Update – November 2024

Our mission to make housing more attainable for essential workers continues to fuel everything we do at HOPE. I’m pleased to share several major milestones from this July – September 2024 quarter, reflecting the progress we’re making together. Strong Performance and Impact Our investment strategy for the HOPE Fund continues…

Celebrating the Success of HOPE’s Inaugural Fund

In a landmark achievement for HOPE and its mission to make homeownership a reality for Australia’s essential workers, the organisation proudly announces the closing of subscriptions to its inaugural fund. HOPE’s first fund, the HOPE Housing Investment Trust (Fund 1), has exceeded expectations, not only delivering market beating returns to…

HOPE’s Selection Process Proves Key

We have reported pleasing returns for the 12 months ending June 2024, illustrating the importance of our robust property selection process.

HOPE secures Australia–first fund rating

HOPE is the first ever shared equity residential property fund in Australia to obtain a rating, with Evergreen Ratings recently completing their assessment and resolving we can meet our goals to deliver strong financial and social return to investors.