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26/11/19

New Almshouses proving to be a fantastic addition to Colchester

Nine new almshouses have been developed in Colchester which will all be let as affordable homes under Colchester Borough Council’s Gateway to Homechoice scheme. The new properties were completed by...

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20/11/19

CHP partners with L&G to deliver new affordable Essex homes

ESSEX housing association CHP is delighted to announce that it is one of 14 organisations chosen nationwide to manage properties built by financial services firm Legal & General under their...

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20/11/19

Local housing association CHP builds 38 new affordable homes on a derelict site

ESSEX housing association CHP has launched 38 new homes for affordable rent in the Braintree district. Station Road in Sible Hedingham was the site of a derelict factory. The new...

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20/11/19

Top 4 Challenges for Essex Landlords

Over 70 landlords met at an inaugural South Essex Forum on 13 November to learn about how to become even better landlords. The event was run jointly between the South...

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More than 130 residents living on or near to the Queensway Estate attended a special invitation-only event to meet the organisations involved in the regeneration project. Representatives from Swan Housing,...

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19/11/19

Sanctuary Homes to build 120 new homes in Great Wakering

Sanctuary Homes has been given the green light to deliver 120 new homes in the Essex village of Great Wakering. Planning permission has been granted to construct a range of...

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19/11/19

Sensory garden coming to Rayleigh

Plans are under way to transform an outdoor space at St Michael’s Church in Rayleigh, Essex into a sensory garden for people with autism and learning disabilities. Funded by Sanctuary...

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19/11/19

Councillors view new housing development

Members of Rochford District Council have enjoyed a tour of the site of a new £17.9 million housing development in the Essex village of Hockley. Beech Grove Homes has started...

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19/11/19

Ancient woodland to be preserved in Hockley

An ancient woodland in the Essex village of Hockley is to be bestowed to the people of Rochford by Sanctuary Housing. Sanctuary Housing will be ceremonially passing on ownership of...

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19/11/19

Residents receive keys to new village homes

A new £7 million housing development in the Essex village of Canewdon has welcomed its first residents. Sanctuary Homes has been putting the finishing touches to 35 affordable homes at...

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