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Property & Planning · Brent Cross82 social rent homes at Brent Cross Town to house Barnet residents from 2029
Barnet Council’s housing register will allocate 82 new social rent homes at Brent Cross Town, part of a 132-home deal by Sovereign Network Group. Work is underway, with residents expected to move in from 2029. The homes will use a gas-free district heating network.
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WorldMerton approves 249-home Majestic Way scheme in Mitcham town centre
Merton Council has approved a 249-home social housing redevelopment in Mitcham town centre, including the area’s tallest buildings. The scheme, led by Clarion, will provide 100% affordable homes but has drawn objections over its scale, parking provision and impact on local heritage.
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World78 Homes to Become 100% Social Housing
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing has agreed to buy all 78 homes at 100 Church Street, formerly the Metaswitch site, converting the new development into exclusively social housing. The Greater London Authority provided funding for the acquisition.
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WorldBarnet Young Man's Homelessness Journey
Kai, 29, found stability through Centrepoint's Independent Living Programme after becoming homeless following his father's death. His story highlights the broader youth housing crisis, with over 130,000 young people on social housing waiting lists.
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