MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOW COST HOME OWNERSHIP OPTION The council has secured properties for sale at discount prices with a number of developers through its affordable housing policy. These properties have to be applied for and there are strict criteria, which, amongst other things, take into consideration income and financial circumstances. It goes without saying that applicants looking to purchase any of the discounted housing on offer must be able to secure a mortgage in the first instance.
Saxon Field, Gateside, Haddington – this site is being developed by Persimmon Homes. They have 2-bed terraced houses for sale at £112,892. Persimmon Homes can be contacted on 01620 670206 or email saxonfields.esco@persimmonhomes.com Burnell Park, Aberlady Road, Haddington – another Haddington site this time developed by Avant Homes. Avant were selling a mix of 2-bed terraced houses and 3-bed-semi detached properties for sale. However the 2-bed properties have now all been sold, there are some 3-bed properties remaining at £124,875. Avant Homes can be contacted on 01620 807488 or by visiting the marketing suite on site. Mains Farm, North Berwick – this next lot of discounted housing for sale is being developed by Cruden Homes. Cruden’s are currently selling 3-bedroom semi-detached and terraced properties for sale at £159,600. Cruden’s are using Simpson Marwick as their selling agent – you can contact them on 01620 892500. 13 • WINTER 2016