The homes, located on Tootal Grove in Weaste and Seedley, have now been transferred from Salford City Council to Dérive, the council’s own housing company.
On top of this the first six affordable homes on Longshaw Drive have been transferred from Salford City Council to Dérive. The remaining 86 affordable and social rent homes will be handed over in the next few months.
Ben Tabiner, Buttress director
"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.”
Councillor Tracy Kelly, Deputy City Mayor and Lead Member for Housing and Anti-Poverty at Salford City Council
“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
“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 this lives.
“We’re absolutely determined to tackle this national housing crisis head-on and ensure that local people have, particularly those at risk of homelessness, have access to a safe, secure, and affordable place to live.”
A resident that 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.”
The council received grant funding in connection with the construction of the site on Tootal Drive, as follows:
- A total of £1,287,000 from Homes England to fund the construction of the social rent homes
- Up to £392,700 of Brownfield Fund Grant from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- A total of £570,000 from the Homes England Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme to fund the eight Rough Sleeper Accommodation Programme homes (also known as move on homes).
Social rent typically see the homes available for 50 per cent of the local market rent and affordable rent sees the homes at less than 80 per cent of the local market rent, capped at Local Housing Allowance rate.
The overall aim is to support people on the lowest incomes giving them access to truly affordable, high-quality, secure housing.
Ben Tabiner
Ben is a director at Buttress who is experienced in the design and delivery of projects across a range of sectors, including residential, commercial and education.
Paul Wright
Paul is a skilled architect whose experience includes a broad range of residential, commercial and masterplanning projects.