May 2008

In a project worth £4m, affordable housing provider Accent Group has begun to re-develop Argyle Place in South Hetton.

Accent, which has a local operation based in Middlesbrough, is working in partnership with Easington Council to demolish the existing houses and replace them with modern, energy efficient homes and bungalows for rent, sale and shared ownership.

In total, Accent will build 33 new homes - nine two bed bungalows, 13 two bed houses and 11 three bed houses. Seven will be for sale, 11 will be for shared ownership and 15 will be for rent. The range of homes available will give homeowners, first time buyers and people wanting to rent a number of choices at affordable prices.

The new homes should be finished by summer 2009.

Accent's Head of Residential Development Andy Gamble said: "This is our first housing development in the area for some time. When it is finished, it will create a sustainable, mixed community and offer local residents much needed affordable accommodation in a range of house types and tenures."

Further details of the homes for sale will be available on the Affordable Home Ownership page

Added 22/05/08