A housing developer has recently celebrated the completion of 82 new affordable homes in Ramsey. 

Accent Housing is a national developer and provider of affordable housing, along with developer partner The Hill Group. 

Mill View on St Mary’s Road is a community of 15 affordable rent, 27 social rent and 40 shared ownership homes.  

The new homes offer a selection of accommodation from maisonettes to four-bedroom houses. 

Work began on site in December 2020 and has been completed in phases, with the final homes being handed over at the end of October 2023. 

An event was held last week to celebrate partnership working and the completion of the new homes.  

Representatives from Accent were joined by the Mayor of Ramsey Cllr Roger Brereton and alongside senior members from Ramsey Town Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, Homes England and Hill.  

Attendees enjoyed a tour of the new homes, met residents and officially opened the community with a ribbon-cutting and tree-planting ceremony. 

Executive director of strategy and growth at Accent, Sarah Ireland, said “Last week’s event was a wonderful celebration of the 82 beautiful new homes in Ramsey.  

“Many of the homes for affordable rent are already occupied, with most being made available to those in the highest level of housing need from the council’s housing register.” 

She added “98 per cent of the shared ownership properties have been sold or reserved, and thirty-four families have moved into their new dream homes.” 

The homes were built by award-winning housebuilder Hill on behalf of Accent.  

New Accent homeowners Emma and Sam have recently moved into their three-bedroom home, having purchased a share of a Shared Ownership house.  

The 22-year-old couple said “Mill View was where we wanted to build our future. Finding the right path to homeownership is unique for everyone. 

“It's essential not to overstretch and to find a balance that allows you to enjoy all life has to offer."