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Partnership marks 100th
affordable home When Laura Short moved into her new one-bedroom apartment in Tiverton, she had little idea that unpacking her belongings would create a milestone moment for Mid-Devon District Council. But as she had moved into the 100 th new home under the district’s affordable housing programme, Laura was officially welcomed to her new home by a party of councillors, housing staff, and the developer last week. Sovereign Housing Group recently completed 20 affordable homes at The Hayes – part of a larger Bellway Homes development in Hawks Drive – for rent and part-buy part-rent. The partnership celebrated with Laura and her partner by delivering flowers and champagne a champagne toast in her front room. Sovereign Development Manager Sarah Griffin said: “It’s very difficult to deliver these numbers of affordable homes in rural areas, so we’re pleased to have completed another scheme that will help people on low incomes into the quality homes Bellway has developed on our behalf. Councillor Charlie Haydon , Chairman of MDDC Community Services said: "This was an important milestone in the Council's Corporate Plan to provide 300 units in five years. I am very pleased we are ahead of schedule, and I was delighted to welcome Laura into her new home." As Laura, 20, and her partner are both deaf, she has enlisted the help of her local deaf community group to install a specially adapted doorbell, as part of her quest to live independently. The affordable element of the Hayes includes six apartments for rent, and a further 14 for part-buy part-rent. Sovereign still has a few of the one and two bedroom apartments and coach-house style homes available, starting from less than £350 a month. Anyone interested in shared ownership should call Sovereign’s team on 0845 602 1618. Published 28 October 2006 |
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