Ep. 21 Bridging the Housing Gap: Real Solutions for Women Locked Out of Home Ownership

What if buying a home wasn’t something you had to do alone? What if there were models where you could co-invest, build equity slowly, or buy with friends and family, without waiting for traditional finance to say yes?

Women buying homes face enormous systemic barriers—from unaffordable prices to tight lending criteria and the impact of raising children on income. In this episode, Sama Balson, founder of Women’s Village Collective, shares how she went from housing displacement to driving innovative housing models that help women get a foot on the property ladder. From rent-to-buy and co-living structures to shared equity partnerships, this conversation will expand what’s possible when it comes to housing.

If you’ve ever felt priced out, overwhelmed by mortgage rules, or unsure of how to buy a home in a high-cost area, this episode is made for you.

🎧 Press play now to discover how women buying homes can create new paths to ownership—together.

In this episode, you will:
✅ Learn how women buying homes are using co-ownership, dual-key dwellings, and rent-to-buy strategies
✅ Understand the gaps in the current housing system—and what to do if you fall between them
✅ Discover how the Women’s Village Collective is helping women build equity and financial security

Sama Balson is the Founder and CEO of the Women’s Village Collective, a DGR-registered charity helping women overcome housing insecurity. With a background in the arts and public service—including serving as a Byron Shire Councillor and Chair of the Affordable Housing Committee—Sama brings policy knowledge, lived experience, and creative thinking to her mission. She’s a powerful advocate for shared equity, systemic reform, and real pathways to homeownership for women who are too often left behind by current systems.

Links & Resources:

🌐 Website: www.womensvillagecollective.org.au
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072069800351
📩 Email: admin@womensvillagecollective.org.au

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