CHC develops socially integrated housing projects where homeowners, private tenants and affordable housing tenants are co-located.
- CHC retains affordable rental housing in its developments to let to households on moderate incomes.
- CHC includes both adaptable and accessible housing in its development projects.
Affordable Housing for Sale - The Edge Apartments - Gungahlin
Brand New Release!
Start Living….. Get the Edge! This is your first chance to secure a home at Edge Apartments, Gungahlin's newest development.
Lifestyle EDGE
Located just a few hundred metres from the rapidly growing Gungahlin town centre these contemporary and stylish apartments offer a cosmopolitan lifestyle and only 15 minutes from the City.
Your choice of a one bedroom or two bedroom ensuite apartment or 3 bedroom ensuite townhouse. Whether it is the easy maintenance of an apartment or the amenity offered by a townhouse Edge offers the option to cater for your needs.
Price EDGE
1 bedroom apartments $269,950 - $310,000
2 bedroom apartments $325,000 – $375,000
3 bedroom townhouse $410,000 – $429,950
For more information visit – LJHOOKER.COM or
Visit the sales office, corner of Hibberson and Kate Crace Streets (300m from Coles).
Affordable Housing for Sale - Mirella Apartments - Gungahlin - SOLD Due for Completion in Septemer 2009.
19 unit comprising 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units.Included in the development are two accessible units
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Affordable Rental Housing City Edge - O’Connor Completed in 2002, a joint venture between CHC, Canberra Investment Corporation and Pendon Constructions of 126 apartments and townhouses including 4 accessible units, and the David Street Wetlands in O’Connor. CHC’s office is located on the ground level in this development. CHC retains 15 apartments for community and affordable housing rental.
The project was awarded as follows:
2003 HIA Australian Specialised Accommodation Project of the Year - Winner
2002 HIA Specialised Accommodation Project of the Year – Winner
2002 HIA Quality Urban Design & Sustainability - Winner
2002 MBA Housing Division – Special Commendation
2002 MBA Special Purpose Dwelling Open – Winner
2002 MBA Environmental Best Practice - Winner
2002 HIA Best Environmental Practice – Finalist
2002 HIA Medium Density Project – Winner
Affordable Rental Housing Village Vue - Gungahlin Completed in 2004, this is a 28 apartment development targeting moderate income buyers and low/moderate income tenants. The project integrates affordable housing as part of the Gungahlin town center development. CHC retains 4 apartments for rental at affordable rates.
Community Housing Projects Group House - Ainslie Completed in 2005, this is suburban redevelopment of a house block to suit a group tenancy arrangement for three unrelated people, with shared facilities but private bedroom/living/ensuite for each tenant. Partly funded by the Department of Disability, Housing & Community Services.
Community Housing Projects Big House - O’Connor Completed in 2006, this project was the first triple occupancy development under the supported accommodation provision of the Territory Plan.
The building provides three tenancies but appears as one house, with a shared entry and laundry. The design maintains independence of occupants but provides a discreet level of mutual support.Partly funded by the Department of Disability, Housing & Community Services.
Community Housing Projects Abbeyfield Disability - Curtin Completed 2006, this is the first time that the international Abbeyfield model has been developed for people with a disability. The project will provide a home for 10 people and operate without recurrent funding. The building design is based on Abbeyfield Society’s model for supportive housing, but was modified and adapted to incorporate the needs of people with disabilities.
Community Housing Canberra worked with the Abbeyfield committee to develop, design and deliver the project.
Funded by the ACT Department of Disability and Community Services as part of the Community Housing Capital Funding Program and land for the project was made available by the ACT Government.
Redevelopment Program CHC has started to redevelop its existing housing to improve the quality and environment performance of its stock. Some 132 dwellings will be replaced over the next seven years. Houses are being upgraded and sites are being redeveloped for small scale multi-unit developments.
Affordable Housing Sales In 2008-2009 CHC will commence building affordable housing for sale to moderate income households.
. Projects are currently being planned in Metros, Forde, Harrison and Franklin to provide studio, one and two bedroom apartments.
.The website will be updated with project and price details as each project is approved.
