Felbridge locals get a chance to own their homes

In a first for Mid Sussex, local people have the chance to become homeowners despite having no savings, thanks to an innovative partnership between Mid Sussex District Council and affordable Rent to Buy providers, Rentplus-UK.

The new partnership means eight new affordable Rent to Buy homes were made available on a prestigious Abbey Developments site, known as Martins Mead, located close to Felbridge. Under the model, private finance funds new affordable housing at no cost to the local council.

The Rentplus homes saw over 100 applicants and all homes have now been allocated. All tenants are key or essential workers, including working in the NHS, emergency services or local schools.