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Photos from the showhouse in Cúirt an Easpaig on the Ballinalee Road
With over 150 applications of interest in 25 houses, demand is strong in Longford for With over 150 applications of interest in 25 houses, demand is strong in Longford for affordable housing.
To launch their new affordable housing scheme, To launch their new affordable housing scheme, Longford County Council this week opened up their showhouse for viewing. this week opened up their showhouse for viewing.
There will be 3 public information evenings taking place next week in Longford County Council offices (Tuesday at 6pm) Ballymahon Library (Wednesday March 11 at 6pm), and in Granard Library (Thursday Marc 12 at 6pm)
Related: 25 new builds in Longford Town to go on sale under the Affordable Housing Scheme
The information evenings are designed to assist interested parties so they are equipped with all the relevant information in time for when the application portal officially opens on March 30 at 10am.
The houses available under the scheme, which are currently under construction, are:
5 two‑bed terraced homes
8 three‑bed terraced homes
12 three‑bed semi‑detached homes
Director of Services, Director of Services, Samantha Healy, who was in attendance on the day explained the application process and said applicants will be supported by a dedicated team in the council.
“People can make applications to the “People can make applications to the Affordable Purchase Scheme through Longford County Council’s website where they will find the Affordable Homes page and they can follow the link to the applications portal." through Longford County Council’s website where they will find the Affordable Homes page and they can follow the link to the applications portal."
"There is a step by step guide that will help people through the process and all applicants will be supported by a team here in Longford County Council."
"In addition to the up to €95,000 equity that is available to purchase these homes, applicants can also avail of the first home scheme which also gives them access of up to €30,000 reduction on the cost of their home.”
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