CCGT Leads Collaborative Effort to Increase Affordable Housing Supply

Key2 Realty is proud to announce our new partnership with Central Coast Group Training (CCGT), a respected local not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting employment and training opportunities across the Central Coast.

In a proactive step to help ease the Central Coast housing crisis, CCGT has purchased a residential property to be rented as affordable housing. Key2 Realty, alongside our parent company Pacific Link Housing, was honoured to provide guidance throughout the purchase process, from property selection to long-term management planning. 

Alison Cook, Chief Executive Officer at CCGT, said:

“At CCGT, we are passionate about giving back to the community that supports us.” 

“With expert guidance from Pacific Link Housing and Key2 Realty, we are proud to have made this purchase, which directly addresses one of the most critical needs in our region, safe and affordable rental housing.”

Ian Lynch, Group Chief Executive Officer at Pacific Link Housing, added: 

“Our mission is to provide safe, secure and affordable homes for those in need. We are proud that Key2 Realty, our licensed real estate agency and Tier 3 Community Housing Provider, was able to support CCGT throughout the purchase process.” 

“This partnership is a great example of how organisations can come together to achieve shared social goals.”

Key2 Realty will manage the property on behalf of CCGT, ensuring the tenancy is maintained in line with affordable housing guidelines and requirements set out by the National Regulatory System for Community Housing. The purchase adds another much-needed affordable rental to the Central Coast housing market, helping to address the ongoing housing crisis.

In addition to the housing acquisition, CCGT and Pacific Link Housing will also be working together under a Memorandum of Understanding to create employment opportunities for young people. Through apprenticeships and training pathways linked to Pacific Link Housing’s second social enterprise, Renew Projects which provides multi-trade services, the partnership will open doors for the next generation to gain skills, qualifications, and long-term careers.

This combined focus on housing and employment highlights the positive impact that can be achieved when organisations work together. CCGT and Pacific Link Housing hope this outcome encourages other organisations to consider similar collaborations that deliver both community support and future opportunities.