North Yorkshire Housing Association to Increase their Portfolio by 200 Homes

Harrogate Housing Association in North Yorkshire has agreed a £15m loan from Triodos Bank UK. This is to help increase its current property portfolio of 300 by another 200 affordable homes.

The properties are expected to have EPC ratings of B as a minimum.

As reported in Inside Housing, Steven Brook, chief executive of the association, said: “This finance is very important for us as it enables us to go ahead with our plans to significantly increase the number of affordable homes we provide for the people of Harrogate. We are passionate about making housing inclusive for local people, who might otherwise be pushed out by the high property prices in the area. With Triodos Bank’s support, we are delighted to be able to create more high-quality housing to support local families.”

Harrogate Housing Association was originally formed in 1968, and was known as the Harrogate Families Housing Association. It was formed to help provide good accommodation but with affordability in mind for the people of Harrogate, offering both properties for rent and shared ownership, working closely with North Yorkshire Council, it also manages homes for Harrogate Flower Fund Homes, remaining local and loyal to the residents of Harrogate.