Page 10 - PDF Annual Report 2017 -2018

BUILDING NEW

HOMES

Muir prides itself on build-

ing a better future, and its
commitment to developing

affordable homes was evi-

dent once again in 2016-17.

In that period we completed 80 new
properties, providing people with new
opportunities to stay in their preferred with people wanting to own
area or move closer to family and friends. their own home.
#dynamic
In this way Muir has been helping resi-

Of those 80 homes, 63 were made avail- dents bridge the gap between renting
able for affordable rent, giving people a property and competing with rising
value for money and an affordable start house prices. #responsive
to a new chapter in life. #caring
We have also been busy working on new

The remaining 17 homes were provided developments.
for shared ownership, which gives people
a chance to get on the property ladder. By the end of 2016-17, we had a further
44 new homes already underway - all
Shared ownership enables first-time buy- earmarked for affordable rent, and began
ers to buy a share of a property, and the work on three more shared ownership
option is becoming increasingly popular homes; with plenty more in the pipeline.

During the year, we sold 21 homes to hap-
py new owners and hope to provide the
keys to many more as our commitment to
affordable housing continues.
#passionate

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