Rose’s story: Returning to Flemington and a secure housing future

Rose and her family are excited to be returning to Flemington. 

Rose was one of several renters who moved out of existing homes at Holland Court, Flemington which were no longer fit for purpose, to provide space for not-for-profit housing consortium Building Communities and Homes Victoria to build new social and affordable rental homes.

Rose and other renters were provided with the opportunity to decide if they would like to return to Holland Court late last year.

She was more than impressed with what she saw. 

“Out of excitement, we were just like jumping around,” she said.

“I am happy to be back. This is my home, there is nothing like Flemington.”

The Holland Court, redevelopment was announced in 2016. The Victorian Government supported existing renters to relocate, with the option to return once the homes were completed. 

Relocations project leader Mark works with renters to help them relocate from their current properties so that they can be redeveloped. 

He said his team works closely with renters to find them a new home that meets their needs.

“If a renter wants to stay within their local community to keep their networks intact, we will endeavor to keep them as close as possible.

Homes Victoria covers all the reasonable costs associated with moving for renters who are relocating out of a property that is being redeveloped, as well as reasonable costs associated with returning to their new homes. 

Mark and his team are currently helping relocated renters who want to return to Holland Court back home.