Guinness Hermitage completes affordable housing scheme in Newcombes
01/06/2010
Local housing provider Guinness Hermitage, a member of the Guinness Partnership, which is one of the leading affordable housing providers in the country, has completed the construction of 10 new homes in the Newcombes area of Credition.
Guinness Hermitage have been working closely with CG Fry & Sons Ltd to build the much needed affordable homes for rent. The homes are part funded by the Homes & Communities Agency (HCA) and Mid Devon District Council.
Mid Devon District Council Portfolio Holder for Housing Cllr Ray Stanley commented: In recent years, only a small amount of affordable housing for rent has been developed in Crediton, so we welcomed this provision by Guinness Hermitage. Statistics from the Housing Waiting List show that there is a shortage of three bed homes and one bed accommodation for rent, so this scheme will help alleviate this burden and help reduce the waiting list.
The new homes have been built to Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes, which means that all aspects of the house and its construction are designed to be at least 25% more efficient than new builds that meet the current building regulations standards.
Siân Radmore, Guinness Hermitages Project Manager said: Guinness Hermitage are delighted to be providing home for local people in Mid-Devon. We have received enormous support from the local community and Mid Devon District Council during the construction process. Our contractors CG Fry & Sons Ltd have worked tirelessly to complete the project on time, despite some delays early on.
Guinness Hermitage will take handover of the scheme on Friday 28th May 2010, with tenancies commencing on Monday 1st June
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For more information contact:
Bernadette Warwick
Communications Officer Guinness Hermitage
Phone - 01275 395771 Email: bernadette.warwick@guinness.org.uk
