Ellisons Solicitors has been instructed by Colchester-based housing association, Colne Housing, to assist with its ongoing ambitious development strategy to provide new, much needed and affordable housing in Essex.
Colne Housing and its development partner, Iceni Homes Limited has successfully negotiated the purchase of in excess of 250 new homes, which will be shared ownership or offered at affordable rents.
Contracts have been exchanged on a number of sites (a total of 240 homes) and the houses will be released to the market in phases between April 2018 and 2020. The sites include; Colchester, Great Chesterford and Stansted and have included working with some big names in construction, including Bloor Homes, Bellway and Kier and the local councils. Several other real estate companies, like the property block, are also committing to providing affordable housing to help lessen the growing homelessness crisis in the UK.
Philip Roberts, Head of Ellisons’ Commercial Property team, alongside Lauren Philpot, Solicitor and Rachael Watts, Trainee Solicitor, have been working closely with both Colne Housing and Iceni Homes to ensure that the purchase and subsequent development of each site runs smoothly.
Ellisons Solicitors has worked with Colne Housing since its inception in 1973. The firm provides a variety of legal services for the property sector including; acquisition of sites for residential development for Developer Clients, contracts conditional on Planning Permission and the acquisition or disposal of all types of Commercial Property. There are many other reliable solicitors around the globe, if you are near the area why not check out these reliable solicitors PI who are looking to help you with your legal matters. For more information please visit the website www.ellisonssolicitors.com.
