Abri set to deliver 70 affordable homes in Surrey village

Abri, one of the largest housing providers in the south of England, has exchanged contracts with Vistry Homes to deliver 70 affordable homes in Ottershaw, Surrey.The new homes will be part of a larger development of 223 homes located off Brox Road, Ottershaw.Of the 70 affordable homes, 34 will be for affordable rent and 36 for shared ownership.The properties will be a mix of one- and two-bedroom flats and one-, two-, and three-bedroom houses.Twenty-one of the affordable homes will be delivered through grant funding via Abri’s Strategic Partnership with Homes England.Commenting on the plans, Fergus Cruikshank, head of Land and Planning at Abri, said: “With house prices in Surrey significantly above the national average and cost of living continuing to be a challenge for most, the provision of more affordable housing in the region is vital.“Abri is delighted to be making this a reality by working once again in partnership with Vistry to deliver affordable homes in Ottershaw.“This is part of Abri’s wider commitment to delivering affordable housing where it’s needed most, building an average of 1,000 homes a year.”The homes are due to be completed by 2026.Image: Site plan for Abri’s new development in Ottershaw, SurreyRead next: The Guinness Partnership tops out new Wembley developmentAre you a social housing professional? Sign up for a FREE MEMBERSHIP to upload news stories, post job vacancies, and connect with colleagues on our secure social feed.