Following on from Caroline Patten's recent article regarding the skills base and resource required in Stockport, Fairhurst Estates recent growth spurt has resulted in a vacancy for a newly or soon to be qualified Chartered Building Surveyor. Although Fairhurst provide a UK wide service, the ongoing … [Read more...]
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Stockport Homes Group CEO ‘top visionary in housing’
Stockport Homes Group CEO, Helen McHale, has been listed as Visionary in in the prestigious, UK wide ‘Who’s Who in Development’ list by Inside Housing magazine. The annual list showcases the ‘heavy hitters’ who are driving the delivery of new homes. The Stockport Homes Group Chief Executive … [Read more...]
Stockport Homes celebrates UK Living Wage week
The increases in rates, announced by the Living Wage Foundation as part of Living Wage Week, have been welcomed by Stockport Homes, an accredited Living Wage employer. Living Wage Week runs from November 5th-11th 2017. Stockport Homes has committed to the increase – independently calculated to … [Read more...]
Consultation open on the home buying process
A consultation on the home buying process has been announced by Communities Secretary Sajid Javid who has is looking for evidence that can make the home buying process cheaper, faster and less stressful for those involved. As part of a continued drive to make the housing market work … [Read more...]
New homes available for rent in Stockport
Twenty new homes have been made available for rent in Stockport. Viaduct Housing Partnership, a development partnership between Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council and Stockport Homes Group, have celebrated the official opening of Bulkeley Street development in Edgeley where prospective … [Read more...]
In a property, what is deemed fair wear and tear ?
What is fair wear and tear? It's a question landlords and tenants often have very different answers to. It's better to begin by looking at how wear and tear is actually defined: Wear and tear is the damage that naturally occurs in a building over time as it is used. Even if proper care and … [Read more...]
Stockport Homes winner in GMCC awards
Stockport Homes has won the Regional Award for Excellence in Customer Service in the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce - GMCC Awards – and has also been shortlisted for the National Awards in November. Stockport Homes won the award for ‘transforming lives’ for our customers and the passion … [Read more...]
Shared ownership in Brinnington
Stockport based Viaduct Housing Partnership has celebrated the official opening of shared ownership in Brinnington at their Lapwing Lane scheme. This new development of ten, two and three bedroomed homes are available for shared ownership, are of an exceptionally high build quality using solar … [Read more...]
Stockport Local Plan – Still Time to Have Your Say
Stockport Council have planned a series of local drop-in events where you can have your say on the future for Stockport. You can take part in a wide-ranging consultation on Stockport Council's future plans by joining their representatives at specially organised public events in your local … [Read more...]
Equity Foundation offer Grant Funding up to £15,000
The Equity Foundation, part of Equity Housing Group, have launched a new round of their Health and Wellbeing funding programme which offers grants of up to £15,000. Equity Housing Group are a social landlord based in Cheadle Hulme. The Equity Foundation funds projects which help to improve life … [Read more...]
Developers move in on St Thomas Hospital in Stockport
Work has begun on a £6.5m scheme to develop housing on the site of the former St Thomas hospital in Stockport. North West based Seddon is constructing 59 properties for the Viaduct Housing Partnership of Stockport Council and Stockport Homes at the disused site of St Thomas Hospital in … [Read more...]
Homes in Cheadle recognised in national awards
A development of homes in Cheadle has been named as a finalist in two national housing awards. The modular homes in Willow Close, Cheadle are part of the Cross Keys Development by the Viaduct Housing Partnership, on behalf of Stockport Council. The Inside Housing ‘Development Awards’ have … [Read more...]