Alternative tenure opportunities

Housing costs are continuing to increase faster than household incomes, reducing housing affordability to both private renters and potential first-home buyers and giving rise to the need to explore alternative types of tenure. Previous research investigated whether intermediate/shared-equity tenure models used overseas are applicable in Aotearoa New Zealand and if they could improve access to affordable good-quality housing with long-term security of tenure. This project built on that research by investigating how various alternative tenure models could potentially be implemented in an Aotearoa New Zealand context. This research examined how the interrelationships between elements of housing and related systems impact on the opportunity for alternative tenure models to support the provision of affordable housing. This systems-based analysis provides insight into the viability and opportunities associated with alternative tenure models.