Homes England backs Forge New Homes with £7m loan for Bolsover scheme

Homes England has provided a £7m loan from the Home Building Fund to Forge New Homes to build 58 homes at Welbeck Gardens in Bolsover, Derbyshire. 

The development will include a mix of three- and four-bedroom homes, with some available as affordable housing. 

The site is designed to be family-friendly, with green spaces and good access to shops, cafes and schools.

The Home Building Fund supports small and medium-sized housebuilders who may struggle to get traditional finance, aiming to speed up housing delivery and help create strong communities.

Simon Century, chief investment officer at Homes England, said: “Small and medium-sized housebuilders are essential to building the diverse and resilient housing sector the country needs. 

“Welbeck Gardens is a prime example of how we are working with partners like Forge New Homes to support the SME housebuilders that are crucial to building a diverse and resilient housing sector.”

Andy Beattie, managing director of Forge New Homes, said: “Our aim has always been to deliver new homes that are both attainable and affordable for local people. 

“This partnership with Homes England is a significant step forward, and we’re grateful for their support in helping us make these much-needed homes a reality.”

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