New greens homes for tenants in Eye
February 4, 2010
NINE families are enjoying 2010 in their brand new homes, thanks to Cross Keys Homes.
The housing association’s first affordable properties at the site in Eye were completed in December with an additional 22 homes being provided by the landlord in the next few months. Cross Keys Homes is providing the homes in conjunction with its development partner Circle Anglia. The brand new properties, built by Larkfleet Homes, at The Meadows consist of a mix of two and three bedroom houses for rent and shared ownership. In addition Cross Keys Homes is proud to be providing its first solar panelling on these properties. The 31 houses have all been built by Larkfleet Homes to meet the Code for Sustainable Homes level three standard. The solar panelling has been fitted as part of the method to reach the code. Solar panelling can provide a typical UK household with 50 to 60 per cent of their domestic hot water in a year. Mick Leggett, chief executive of Cross Keys Homes, said: “We hope these properties give young families the opportunity to stay close to their support network and be in the place they want to live.” He added: “We are committed to reducing Cross Keys Homes’ carbon footprint. Our environmental manifesto drives us to work with companies such as Larkfleet who are also committed to using renewable energy sources where possible. This helps those living in the homes to save money on their bills and adds to the significant reduction in our carbon footprint already achieved through our £100m improvement works to our existing properties.” New tenants Joanne Lambert (28) and her husband Peter (32), moved into their new home with their young son in December. Joanne said: “We love our new home and are so grateful to Cross Keys Homes for helping us to stay close to our friends and family.” Peter added: “Not only is this a great area to live but I am glad that we are helping to do our bit to reduce our carbon footprint as well as saving money on fuel bills by living in a home with solar technology.” Karl Hick, managing director of Larkfleet Homes added: “Larkfleet Homes is delighted to see these affordable homes go to local families. The high environmental standards that these homes are built to will benefit residents now and in the future.” For further information visit: www.crosskeyshomes.co.uk ENDSPress contact: Katie Taylor, communications and marketing manager, Cross Keys Homes, 01733 385116
