We understand rural housing needs
Affordable homes are part of the lifeblood of rural communities.
They aren’t just a nice idea that gives people a start. They’re a fundamental requirement for thriving rural communities. But they’re in short supply.
In this time of continuing high housing demand and significant affordability challenges for many people, we understand the importance of building new, genuinely affordable homes for local people, in rural Warwickshire.
Between 2020 and 2023 waiting lists for affordable rural housing grew by 20%. In real numbers, this means waiting lists increased by 34,021 people to 205,192. During that period only 7,005 new homes for social rent were completed in rural areas.
(National Housing Federation)
We build genuinely affordable homes for local people
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Our schemes are small – normally only around 8 to 12 homes.
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We only build homes that meet the identified housing need.
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Our homes are built for local people – in perpetuity.
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We include energy efficiency technologies into our build design to help keep energy bills low for residents.
We build homes in partnership with the local community
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We work in partnership with communities to provide more affordable homes.
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We encourage Parish Councils, Community Land Trust and local households to get involved.
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We support communities through the entire development process (which can sometimes take many years), from identifying housing needs to the ongoing management of the homes once they’re built.
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We consult with communities as soon as we can. And we listen to their views and suggestions.
We build homes for the future
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We build homes that are sustainable and energy efficient.
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We use renewable technologies wherever possible.
We build homes that help communities thrive
Our role is not just about building affordable homes. It’s also about making positive economic and social differences in rural villages, helping to create sustainable communities.
The benefits of affordable housing go much wider. These homes are lived in by people who work in local businesses or provide local services. They are the people who also use local services, helping to keep them trading viably and available for everyone to use. They are a vital thread in the social fabric of the community, providing support for family and friends, perhaps an older relative or providing childcare so parents can work.