If you own an investment property in the ACT, you can turn it into a force for good. Through Rentwell, YWCA Canberra’s affordable property management service, you have the chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of Canberran’s are priced out of Canberra’s property market.
When you rent your property through Rentwell, you will receive a free registered valuation from Opteon and advertising on Allhomes at no cost, alongside a full land tax exemption and a tax deduction for the difference between market rent and the affordable rent you provide.
Jude, one of Rentwell’s first participating property owners, described it best: partnering with Rentwell was a way for her and her partner to “make our money mean something.” You can read more about Jude’s story and see the impact firsthand.
The social return on your investment through Rentwell is powerful and lasting. The impact areas below highlight just how meaningful your contribution can be.
Short term (6-12 months)
- Property owners have reliable, responsible and respectful tenants
- Tenants have Affordable, safe, suitable and secure homes
- Tenants health, wellbeing, self-determination and agency prioritised
Medium term (1-2 years)
- Property owners have reliable, responsible and respectful tenants
- Tenants have increased capacity to maintain affordable housing
- Tenants are linked in with community and other services as required
Long term (3+ years)
- Property owners have reliable, responsible and respectful tenants
- Tenants experience improved social, emotional and physical wellbeing
- Tenants have increased social, community and economic participation
- Tenants have increased independence and personal agency and positive lifestyle choices
- Children of tenants have improved wellbeing, academic performance, relationships and family life
Increased affordable, safe, suitable and secure housing in the ACT