Updated 24.02.15
119 affordable homes on the Salford horizon as work starts on site
An extensive refurbishment programme to create 119 homes for affordable rent has begun at Matthias Court in Salford, Manchester.
The Guinness Partnership, which owns the former student accommodation block is, ploughing nearly £9 million into the project to fund major internal and external works.
The 15 storey building will be transformed through new roofing, an attractive new external render finish and feature entrance, double-glazing and paving, as well as external decoration works, new gates and a car park.
Each apartment will benefit from upgraded internal layouts, new kitchens, bathrooms and floor coverings, along with a complete overhaul of communal areas. A brand new centrally fired gas heating system is planned for the block which will dramatically reduce energy costs for residents.
In addition to a mix of 61 one bed and 58 two bedroom apartments, a further two apartments will be created on the ground floor which will be specially adapted for those with disabilities. The Guinness Partnership has secured funding from the Homes and Communities Agency and works are expected to be complete in summer 2016.
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Final phase of Allerton Bywater starts
Keepmoat and the Homes and Communities Agency's (HCA) new development in Allerton Bywater, which is part of the wider Millennium Community Development, officially entered its final phase on Friday 6th February.
The 'sod cutting' ceremony marked the start of the final phase of the development, which comprises of two, three and four bedroom houses and apartments, and offers buyers the chance to be part of an expanding community, on the edge of the River Aire and close to Leeds.
The £25 million final phase of the Millennium Community Development will welcome the construction of 189 new dwellings and will see commercial development, a mix of home ownership options available; including 161 for sale, 20 for affordable rent and 8 homes available to buy on a shared ownership basis.
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Sovereign and Knightstone to deliver affordable homes at Emersons Green
Two local housing associations are to provide more than 100 affordable homes in the first phase of the new Lyde Green community being built at Emersons Green in South Gloucestershire.
Sovereign Housing Association and Knightstone Housing will deliver the homes for social rent and shared ownership at the new development, which lies eight miles north-east of Bristol.
Initially, Knightstone will provide 67 homes, built by Taylor Wimpey and Linden Homes. Sovereign will provide 42 homes constructed by Persimmon and Barratt.
There will eventually be 500 affordable homes at Lyde Green, a community that will include primary and secondary schools, leisure facilities, a local centre and employment opportunities.
