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Rent to Buy – Frequently asked questions

by Anne-Marie Pearce & filed under Keelman Homes

What is Rent to Buy? Rent to Buy properties are new-build homes that are available to rent initially. The rent you pay is approximately 20% cheaper than the market rent paid on similar properties in the area. The discounted rent aims to help you save for a deposit over a maximum of five years. You… Read the full article →

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Chair steps down after nine successful years

by Anne-Marie Pearce & filed under Keelman Homes

Keelman Homes Limited Board Chair and Trustee Brian Kelly stepped down this January, after completing the maximum term of office of nine years. Brian was Chair of the charity since Keelman Homes began. He was integral to the success of many new-build housing developments including Kibblesworth, Nugent Row, Dunn Court, The Lonnen, and West Park…. Read the full article →

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Building begins in Blaydon

by Anne-Marie Pearce & filed under Keelman Homes

Keelman Homes Ltd has started work on a new development of 27 homes in Blaydon.* The two- and three-bedroom houses and bungalows will be situated north of Blaydon Park, near Shibdon Dene. The site is ideally located just a few minutes away from the A1 western bypass and within a mile or so of the… Read the full article →

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Keelman Homes builds new affordable homes

by Anne-Marie Pearce & filed under Keelman Homes, Latest news

Social housing provider Keelman Homes is building quality affordable homes in Low Fell, Gateshead, in partnership with Gateshead Council, Beacon Living and Kier Living. The development on the Lyndhurst site has been funded by a £210k grant from Homes England. The six new two bedroomed homes, named The Hazel, will be located within the new… Read the full article →

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Keelman Homes set to revive more empty homes

by Anne-Marie Pearce & filed under Empty Homes Programme

A programme to bring 40 empty homes back into use has been so successful that a bid to bring back a further 40 has been given the green light. In April 2015 local housing association Keelman Homes successfully applied to the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) for the Empty Homes Grant 2015-18, for funding to… Read the full article →

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