Housing Minister David Borger said this would provide a much needed boost to property markets across the State.

"I encourage anyone who has a suitable property to get in contact with us", Mr Borger said.

"We are looking for one and two bedroom homes as more and more we are finding that our average tenant lives on their own.

“A small block of units located close to transport and shops is ideally what we are looking for.

"Of course we still house larger families and so we are also looking at townhouses and cottages.

"I want to make very clear that we will not be building any more concentrated public housing estates in NSW.

“We are looking to redevelop land that is close to shops, jobs and opportunities and to better salt and pepper public housing with private housing.

Anyone interested in selling their property should visit www.housing.nsw.gov.au or call 8753-8033 for more information.