More than 400 homes to rent coming to North West

More than 1,300 new homes will be built over three sites in the North West.Sigma Capital Group, a provider in the build-to-rent market is working with mixed-tenure developer Countryside, on the developments.The sites consist of 402 homes for private rent, 649 for open market sale and 297 listed as affordable housing across Manchester, Blackburn and Warrington.Sigma’s private rental brand, Simple Life, has more than 4,500 properties across the UK. It will extend its portfolio with the delivery of another 402 homes at Millbank Lock in Manchester, Brookfield Vale in Blackburn and Rivers Edge in Warrington. The £15.8m development, Millbank Lock, is situated directly next to the Manchester Ship Canal in Partington.The £20m development in Brookfield Vale, is located at the top of one of the highest hills in the area, providing picturesque views of the Pennines and surrounding regions. The £23.7m scheme in Rivers Edge, is based on a former industrial site, located near to scenic canal walking paths. It is within easy reach of Warrington Bank Quay, the town centre and Stockton Heath.