NSW can't build its way out of the housing crisis with public balance sheets alone
NSW's social housing waitlist is growing and the government acknowledges it cannot fund its way out of the housing crisis using public finances alone. Private investment and alternative funding models are needed.
Will NSW's housing crisis affect my building work pipeline in 2025?
Builders and developers in NSW face ongoing uncertainty around housing pipeline and public contracts. Reduced government-led construction may affect project volumes for builders and subcontractors.
Key takeaways
- NSW publishes monthly social housing waitlist data that signals growing demand pressure.
- The state government admits public balance sheets alone cannot solve the housing shortage.
- Private investment models may need to fill the gap left by limited government funding.
- Builders reliant on public housing contracts could see shifts in how projects are structured.
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