New affordable homes register to help people secure their dream home

A new opportunity for people to increase their chances of securing their dream of having their own home has been launched.

Tai Teg, Affordable Housing Register, is an online affordable housing opportunity to register for people in employment but who cannot afford market housing.

An affordable home is one that is provided for rent or purchase at less than market value.

We know that a substantial number of people in Denbighshire are unable to afford market rent or purchase and this an opportunity for people to access a range of opportunities through new build and vacancies within existing housing.

Tai Teg will streamline the process for registering for a number of innovative schemes that will help people get onto the property ladder or secure a rented home. A number of schemes are available for those in employment and earning between £16,000 and £45,000, with some options for those earning up to £60,000.

Tai Teg does not include the traditional Council or Housing Association properties for rent which are dealt with through Sarth, the single common housing register in Denbighshire. Tai Teg sits alongside the common housing register.

This is a partnership project being led by Grŵp Cynefin including North Wales Local Authorities including Denbighshire and other Housing Associations. All these partners have worked closely together to bring forward the register.

Tai Teg will be used to as evidence in planning applications negotiations to support the Council and Housing Associations to plan for future developments.

Delivering affordable homes is a key priority within Denbighshire, with nearly 250 affordable homes brought forward in the County since 2014. There are a number of planned developments across the County and the Tai Teg register will be used to match people with suitable vacancies.

To find out more and register interest in a home, visit www.taiteg.org.uk