In relation to the housing development on Section 50 Block 16 and Section 52 Block 6 McKellar

(1) Has ACT Housing purchased any of the units in this development.

(2) If so, (a) Which units have been purchased.

(b) What was the purchase price of each of the units.

(c) When were the units purchased.

(d) Who were the units purchased from.

(e) Who was the real estate agent, if any, who handled the sale.

(3) When was the decision taken by ACT Housing to purchase units in this development.

(4) What was the reason why these units were purchased.

(5) Were alternative locations in McKellar or surrounding suburbs considered at the time of the purchase of these units.

(6) What consideration has ACT Housing given to building or purchasing units in McKellar since the start of 1996.

(1) Yes.

(2) (a) ACT Housing has purchased four units in Section 52 Block 6 McKellar.

(b) The four units were purchased for $552,000-$138,000 each. Price was confirmed by valuation from Australian Valuation Office.

(c) The units were purchased on 24 March 2000.

(d) The units were purchased from Tokich Homes Pty Ltd.

(e) The units were purchased from the builder without any real estate agent being involved.

(3) The decision to purchase was originally made in March 1999 but did not proceed at that time. After construction of the units was completed ACT Housing made a decision to purchase the units in December 1999.