Sandway homes hand keys to residents in Southport

Sandway Homes has welcomed its first homeowners to properties at its prestigious Hey Farm Gardens and Meadow Lane developments in Sefton.

Twenty-three plots have now completed at its Hey Farm Gardens development in Crossens and at its Sandy Brook site in Ainsdale. Thirty-six have been sold to a range of buyers including families, couples, and first-time buyers.

As well as open market homes, Sandway is also providing homes for shared ownership and rent, which are managed by Registered Provider Together Housing. The company has been registered as part of the Government’s Help to Buy scheme, which has also assisted first-time buyers secure a number of plots on its developments prior to the scheme ending in December.

Among the first to move in is one of the shared ownership residents Jackie who said:

“I cannot say how thankful I am to Sandway Homes, Together Housing, and Dashing Mortgages for helping me to achieve a dream I thought was beyond my grasp - finally having a place to call my own. It has been life changing.

“As with everything in life, it wasn't all plain sailing but Together Housing and Sandway were always there, at the end on the phone, with positive encouragements.

“Turning the key, opening the door, and stepping into my new life at Sandy Brook, made the journey worthwhile. Thank you all, again, from the bottom of my heart.”

Sandway Head of Business Operations and Marketing, Sandra Coventry said:
“We are thrilled to finally be handing our customers the keys to their brand new homes.

“Volatility within the construction sector has been a challenge at times, with some homes being delayed, but the team continues to work around the clock to ensure that completions are taking place as quickly as possible.

“It is rewarding to have received some great feedback from our customers, and we look forward to the sites further contributing to the thriving communities within Sefton.”

In recognition of the popularity of its first phase of homes, the Company has been shortlisted for the ‘Emerging Developer of the Year award’ at the forthcoming Your Move Awards in Liverpool at the end of November. The Emerging Developer category recognises the rising stars of property development, who have started in the industry in the last three years and gone on to deliver new homes within the region.

In July, Sefton Councils confirmed that it will acquire 13 apartments from Sandway homes as part of its next scheme. These will be the first new properties to be used as council housing since 2006.

Cllr Trish Hardy, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing said:
“I am pleased to see Sandway Homes reaching another key milestone by providing people with keys to new, high-quality homes in Sefton.

“It confirms that the Council’s decision to establish Sandway to redevelop sites across the Borough to provide new and affordable housing, including properties for those taking their firsts steps onto the property ladder was the right one.”

Sandway’s approach is to provide a variety of house types for the modern-day buyer featuring open-plan layouts, contemporary fitted kitchens and bathrooms, home office space, as well as turfed gardens, e-charging points, and well-proportioned parking throughout.

People can find details of Sandway Homes’ developments at https://sandwayhomes.co.uk