Affordable housing developer Livv Homes unveils 26 new Liverpool city region homes in phase two of a 54-unit scheme. Tony McDonough reports
Livv Homes has completed phase two of an affordable housing development in Whiston in Knowsley.
Berrywood, part of the Lickers Lane regeneration project, offers 26 new homes now available through Shared Ownership and Rent to Buy. It follows the first phase of the project by Livv Homes which saw the delivery of 28 homes in 2020.
Located in Quistan Way, a newly-built road off Berrywood Drive, the development offers a mix of two and three-bedroom homes. Seven properties are available through Shared Ownership, while 19 are offered under the Government’s Rent to Buy scheme.
Rent to Buy scheme allows people to rent their home at 80% of the market rate while saving for a deposit over a period of up to five years.
Shared Ownership buyers can purchase an initial 10-75% share of a home, paying rent on the remainder, with the option to gradually increase their ownership to 100%.
Delivered by Tyson Construction and supported by Homes England and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s Brownfield Land Fund, these new homes are helping to meet the growing demand for quality, affordable housing in Knowsley.
Yvonne Westhead-Fyles, director of development, growth and sales at Livv Housing Group, said: “After successfully delivering 28 homes for affordable rent in phase one, we’re proud to introduce home ownership opportunities to the area.
“Our stunning new homes demonstrate how affordability and modern-day living can go hand in hand. This is our first scheme that we’ve delivered with the Brownfield Land Fund and it’s been a pleasure to work alongside the Combined Authority.”
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Livv welcomed Homes England and Tyson Construction to celebrate the completion of the scheme and view the new show home, which is now open for viewings by appointment only.
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram added: “Everyone in our region deserves the chance to live in a safe, secure and affordable home. Through our Brownfield Land Fund, we’re helping to unlock disused sites like this one in Whiston.”