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HOPE is leading the charge in rethinking how we invest in residential real estate, blending great returns with real solutions for making housing more attainable for more Australians. Our innovative co-investment model is changing the game for investors.

Our team share their analysis, ideas and insights on key issues shaping the Australian residential real estate sector.

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Co-investment vs Direct Investment

Australian residential real estate is an enticing asset class for many investors. For starters, it offers diversification from shares, bonds and other asset classes. Also, it has enjoyed historically high returns – between 1970 and 2023, the 5Y rolling return of Sydney house prices averaged 9.2% per year, according to…

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Understanding the megatrends that drive capital growth in the Australian residential property market

What drives the growth in the Australian residential market, and can it continue? HOPE Housing's Head of Investor Engagement, Jessica Ellerm, discusses the megatrends at play in residential property, alongside Morningstar Portfolio Manager Bianca Rose and James Whelan, Managing Director of Barclay Pearce Capital.

Why a disciplined approach to property asset selection drives financial returns

The price you pay for an asset has a big impact on your overall returns, a truism across nearly all investing. Hear from Allyson Bailie, HOPE Housing's Head of Operations and Marketing, on how the Fund partners with essential workers to buy quality properties at the right price.

Q&A with Michelle Levy: Australia needs more innovative housing solutions

Superannuation and financial services lawyer Michelle Levy recently led the Quality of Advice Review, which advised the Federal Government on how to make financial advice more accessible and affordable for consumers.

The role of shared equity in an institutional investment portfolio

CEO Tim Buskens speaks with the Financial Standard on how shared equity can make home ownership achievable and how superannuation funds can help scale this technology to secure Australians' future wealth.

I Don’t Want to Be a Landlord Anymore – There’s a Smarter Way to Invest in Property

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Tim Norton, a recent investor in the HOPE Fund, to delve into his journey, gain insights into his unique approach, and understand the motivations driving his investment decisions.

APAC Financial Wellness Initiative in discussion with HOPE Housing & Police Bank

HOPE Housing CEO Tim Buskens and Police Bank CEO Greg Mckenna join the APAC Financial Wellness Initiative to discuss how they are pioneering impact investing into shared equity, to make home ownership more affordable.

Unveiling New Research to Tackle Australia’s Housing Affordability Crisis

In an era marked by Australia's housing affordability crisis, "A New HOPE – A Markets-Based Approach to Addressing the Housing Crisis in Australia" is a timely white paper which has been prepared by the HOPE Team.

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. Tim Buskens, the CEO of HOPE, welcomed the rating as a…

Exploring the liquidity characteristics of the residential property market

“When can I expect to get my money back?” This is a common question we hear in discussion of the HOPE investment opportunity, and is generally followed closely by “Don’t people typically hold their properties for 40 years?” To answer these two questions, HOPE turned to real world property data,…

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Empowering heroes: How HOPE transformed a police officer’s life

One police officer’s journey from despair to a dream home, thanks to HOPE Housing. Discover how HOPE is helping essential workers achieve homeownership and keep doing the job they love. Meet Ben, a dedicated police officer with 13 years of service under his belt. Despite his years of hard work…

A Family Foundation Growing The Giving Pool

For Nicola Paramor, investing in HOPE Housing is a way to grow her family foundation while making an impact on the lives of essential workers. Nicola Paramor’s parents had been giving to charitable organisations for many years before deciding to set up a philanthropic foundation about four years ago –…

A Model Where Homeowners and Investors Thrive in Partnership – it’s called Shared Equity

Residential property has long been a popular investment for individuals seeking stable, long-term returns. However, rising interest rates, increased servicing costs and changes to tax policy are making the traditional approach of buying to rent and eventually banking healthy capital gains a tougher sell. Since early 2022, the number of…