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Could your rental property help someone live more affordably?
If you own a rental property in NSW and have some financial capacity, or flexibility, there are practical choices you can make that can improve housing affordability and security for someone else.
For some landlords, owning property is not only a benefit but also an opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of others, guided by values of faith, love of neighbour, fairness, justice or a belief in housing as a basic human right.
Ethical Landlords invites you to consider whether some of that benefit could be shared.
A family of four, two minimum wages
5.5%of NSW rentals alone were within reach – almost three times harder than the national average.
Each house = 5% of rentals
Source: Anglicare Australia, Rental Affordability Snapshot 2026, Tables 1 & 2
For people on low incomes in NSW, finding a home they can afford is getting harder.
New affordable housing takes years to build. Landlords who already own a rental property can help now.
Even a modest rent reduction adds up for the household renting your property. The right amount of discount is one you can sustain.
Consider the impact you can make. Try the rent discount calculator
There are different ways to help. Support your existing tenant with discounted rent or a longer lease or choose tenancy or property management that reflects your values. Choose an action that suits your values and circumstances.
Not sure where to start? Work through these steps.
Ethical Landlords is a collaboration between the NSW Ecumenical Council and Faith Housing Australia, supported by the Glenburnie Fund. It grew from conversations with faith and values-led property owners who want to make a practical contribution to rental housing affordability.
This information is a starting point and outlines options, considerations and pathways for anyone interested in taking a next step.
Faith Housing Australia is not a housing provider or a direct support service.
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