Local Families To Benefit As Building Society Spends £2m Buying New Homes

Market Harborough Building Society is spending £2m buying six brand new homes for people in need of housing.

It is thought to be the first affordable housing scheme of its kind in the country, with the society handing the homes over to housing association Platform.

The first three homes are in Lutterworth and have been allocated to people from the local area., including refugees from Ukraine, with others likely to be in and around Market Harborough.

The project is part of the Society’s new ‘Thrive Agenda’ to give back to the community.

Iain Kirkpatrick, Chief Executive of Market Harborough Building Society, spoke to HFM’s Nick Shaw:

South Leicestershire MP Alberto Costa & Market Harborough Building Society Chief Executive Iain Kirkpatrick at one of the new houses in Lutterworth      Pic: ALEX HANNAM PHOTOGRAPHY

Marion Duffy, Platform Housing Group’s Chief Operations Officer said: “We are pleased and proud to partner with Market Harborough Building Society in their work to provide much needed local homes for families in need.

“As a social landlord we know the personal and community benefits that a truly affordable, safe and secure home can bring which is why it is great to support local investment such as this.”

The homes are being occupied on the basis of affordable rent and families are selected based on criteria set by Harborough District Council.