What is shared ownership? Shared ownership gives those who can’t afford to buy a home outright the opportunity to buy a share of it. This can be between 25%-75% of the home’s value. You will pay “subsidised rent” on the percentage of the property that you do not own, which means the rent is less… Read the full article →
[ssba]What is Rent to Buy? Rent to Buy properties are new-build homes that are available to rent initially. The rent you pay is approximately 20% cheaper than the market rent paid on similar properties in the area. The discounted rent aims to help you save for a deposit over a maximum of five years. You… Read the full article →
[ssba]Keelman Homes Limited Board Chair and Trustee Brian Kelly stepped down this January, after completing the maximum term of office of nine years. Brian was Chair of the charity since Keelman Homes began. He was integral to the success of many new-build housing developments including Kibblesworth, Nugent Row, Dunn Court, The Lonnen, and West Park…. Read the full article →
[ssba]Keelman Homes Ltd has started work on a new development of 27 homes in Blaydon.* The two- and three-bedroom houses and bungalows will be situated north of Blaydon Park, near Shibdon Dene. The site is ideally located just a few minutes away from the A1 western bypass and within a mile or so of the… Read the full article →
[ssba]Social housing provider Keelman Homes is building quality affordable homes in Low Fell, Gateshead, in partnership with Gateshead Council, Beacon Living and Kier Living. The development on the Lyndhurst site has been funded by a £210k grant from Homes England. The six new two bedroomed homes, named The Hazel, will be located within the new… Read the full article →
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