Thirteen new homes for social rent and eight move-on homes have been built and are set to be let in Salford.
The properties, located on Tootal Grove in Weaste and Seedley, have been developed by the council, which received more than £2million of grant funding to support construction.
Social rent properties are typically available at 50% of local market rates, while affordable rent is charged at up to 80% of the local market rate but capped at the Local Housing Allowance level.
Move-on homes are a type of accommodation provided to people who have been homeless or sleeping rough, as part of the UK government’s Rough Sleeper Accommodation Programme (RSAP) initiative.
Salford Council says the move to provide homes for social rent aims to support people on the lowest incomes and give them access to truly affordable, high-quality, secure housing.
The 21 homes have now been transferred from Salford City Council to Dérive, the council’s own housing company.
In addition, six affordable homes on Longshaw Drive in Little Hulton have been transferred from Salford City Council to Dérive and will be provided at affordable rent rates.
86 more affordable and social rent homes will be handed over in the next few months, according to Salford Council.
To support the Tootal Grove development, the council received £1,287,000 from Homes England, £392,700 from the Greater Manchester Brownfield Fund and £570,000 from Homes England’s Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme.
Councillor Tracy Kelly, Deputy City Mayor and Lead Member for Housing and Anti-Poverty at Salford City Council, said: “It is fantastic news to see these social rent homes transferred and ready for people to move in.
“We made a firm commitment that in this term of office, the council would provide more affordable homes and these homes are just one small tranche of a pipeline of affordable homes coming forwards.
“We committed to building 600 affordable homes at the last election. The homes on Tootal Grove and Longshaw Drive mark another step forward in Salford’s commitment to housing.
Councillor Brendan Keville, Executive Support Member for Homelessness, Affordable Housing and Housing Standards, added: “The extra eight apartments for those at most risk of homelessness will be a lifeline for those who move into them. The wraparound support that comes with homes like these will help people rebuild their lives.
“We’re absolutely determined to tackle this national housing crisis head-on and ensure that local people, particularly those at risk of homelessness, have access to a safe, secure, and affordable place to live.”
Ben Tabiner, Buttress director, said: “The completion of Tootal Grove, alongside our sister site at Eccles New Road and two other affordable housing and Move On Homes schemes in the pipeline for Salford, creates a powerful compound effect – delivering safe, warm, and affordable homes for those who need them most in our community.
“These low-carbon homes are energy-efficient, well-insulated, and cost-effective to run. Having previously collaborated with a local homelessness charity to co-design the homes with future residents in mind, we understand how vital it is to offer not just shelter, but a true sense of security, dignity, and belonging – starting with a front door of their own.”
A resident who has just moved into one of the properties said: “The house is nice – it is warm and spacious. We are now really looking forward to Christmas and getting settled in.
“The children love their bedrooms, they are quite big, and they now get their own space.
“The house is brand new, and we are already noticing a lot of money saved on bills – it is fully electric, so we do not have to spend money on gas.”
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