New affordable homes at Denbigh Green

Two brand new affordable homes for local people have recently been built in Denbigh Green.

The site was formerly a long term derelict empty home and was demolished for the site to be sold. Grŵp Cynefin purchased the units when they were still a slab in the ground from Garnett Hughes Developments. The units were purchased through their Welsh Housing Partnership scheme, in conjunction with Welsh Government and the Council.  This project aims to increase the supply of quality affordable homes to families who cannot afford to buy their homes, and offers long-term quality rental packages at discounted rates to tenants. The homes are let at intermediate rent levels, which means the rent level is set at no more than 80% of market rent.

Both properties were let to tenants who had registered on the affordable home register administered by Grŵp Cynefin, and both had a local connection to the Denbigh area.

Grŵp Cynefin’s Affordable Homes Manager, Catrin Roberts, said “It’s great to see the plot, which had stood empty for many years, being utilised for affordable housing, and seeing both families settling into their new homes. Having spoken to one of the families, they said that they found the rent levels very attractive compared to market rents, and the house is an excellent sized family unit which they would not have been able to afford on the open market rent. We are always looking for opportunities to work with local contractors and developers to see small developments like this being built, which can make a huge difference to people in need of an affordable home.”

There is currently Homebuy funding available to assist people in Denbighshire to buy an existing property of their choice on the open market. The scheme provides a lump sum towards the cost of the property but purchasers only have to pay for the mortgage element.

If you are interested in Homebuy, intermediate rented or are struggling to get onto the property ladder, please have a chat with the Affordable Homes Team at Grŵp Cynefin on 0300 111 2122 to find out more about affordable housing opportunities in Denbighshire or visit the website, www.grwpcynefin.org for further information.