Tag: affordable housing

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Historic Salford building set to become new affordable homes

A historic building in the heart of Salford could be turned into a new affordable apartment block. Pendleton House on […]

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Salford could be one of the ‘least affordable’ places to buy a home

A new study shows Salford property sales have had the biggest drop since 2008, despite annual income improvements.  The analysis of ONS […]

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Irlam ranked as highly desirable town for commuters

Irlam has been ranked as a highly desirable place to live for those who commute to Manchester for work.  A […]

Regent Retail Park Redevelopment. Credit: Harry Warner

“We’re being squeezed out and priced off our own estate”: Ordsall locals give thoughts on proposed Regent Retail Park redevelopment

Ordsall locals descended onto Salford Lads Club on Friday to dispute a project that have left them feeling “squeezed out […]

Biggest Salford housing development in 50 years gets the green light

Biggest Salford housing development in 50 years gets the green light

The biggest housing development project in 50 years has the green light from the Salford City Mayor. The project will […]

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“Affordable housing is definitely more important than playgrounds and swimming pools”: Salford reacts to luxury Cotton Quay development

The £365 million application includes outdoor swimming baths, floating gardens, 1,500 apartments and a 48-storey tower but no affordable housing […]

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“Reckless and unsustainable” – Green candidate criticises Andy Burnham’s housing proposals

Green party Councillor Bryan Blears yesterday sent a letter to the Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham, calling his new housing proposals “reckless and unsustainable”.

Salford Mayor Paul Dennett calls for funds to be used for affordable housing

Salford Mayor Paul Dennett has called for leftover housing investment funds to be used to create affordable housing across Greater […]