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Vistry Group Announces Partnerships for Kensington Fields Development in Harrogate

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Vistry Group, a leading UK developer, has announced its partnership with Harrogate Housing Association and Bracewell Homes for the Kensington Fields development in Harrogate. The site, previously the Police Training Centre, will deliver a total of 184 new homes. Harrogate Housing Association will manage 42 affordable rental properties, while Bracewell Homes will offer 18 shared ownership properties. The development also includes 32 private rental properties managed by Sigma Capital Group's Simple Life brand.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vistry Group has partnered with Harrogate Housing Association and Bracewell Homes for the Kensington Fields development in Harrogate, delivering a total of 184 new homes.
  • Harrogate Housing Association will manage 42 affordable rental properties at Kensington Fields.
  • Bracewell Homes will offer 18 shared ownership properties at the development.
  • The site, previously the Police Training Centre, was bought by Homes England in 2019 and is allocated for housing in North Yorkshire Council's local plan.
  • The development will include 32 private rental properties managed by Sigma Capital Group's Simple Life brand and 92 properties available on the open market through Vistry's Countryside brand.
  • Vistry Group's managing director for East Yorkshire, Rob Spittles, praised Homes England for unlocking the site's development potential.
  • Harrogate Housing Association's chief executive, Steven Brook, expressed excitement about the new homes providing affordable rental accommodation for local people.

Statistics:

  • 184 new homes will be delivered at the Kensington Fields development in Harrogate.
  • 42 affordable rental properties will be managed by Harrogate Housing Association.
  • 18 shared ownership properties will be offered by Bracewell Homes.
  • 32 private rental properties will be managed by Sigma Capital Group's Simple Life brand.
  • 92 properties will be available on the open market through Vistry's Countryside brand.
  • Homes England invested in the site in 2019.

Sources:

  • Press release from Vistry Group (no date provided)
  • Quote from Rob Spittles, managing director of Vistry East Yorkshire
  • Quote from Steven Brook, chief executive of Harrogate Housing Association
  • Harrogate Housing Association (no date provided)
  • Bracewell Homes (no date provided)
  • Homes England (no date provided)
  • North Yorkshire Council's local plan (no date provided)

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