Why govt's promise of 'biggest boost to affordable housing in a generation' may be overblown

Why govt's promise of 'biggest boost to affordable housing in a generation' may be overblown

It would be six times the number of social homes built in the 10 years up to 2024 - and forms part of a drive to build 300,000 new social and affordable properties by 2035.

Boost to Buy initiative brings hope to many

THE Queensland Government has announced major housing initiatives in the 2025-26 budget, aiming to boost home ownership and address the housing crisis. Premier David Crisafulli outlined a $8.1 billion, five-year investment plan to help deliver one million homes over the next 20 years, with a focus on affordability and accessibility. A key feature is the new Boost to Buy shared equity scheme, the most generous in Australia. It offers up to 30 per…