Rippon Homes begins housing development on the outskirts of a Derbyshire village
January 29, 2019
Described as ideal for first time buyers and growing families, Rippon Homes will be constructing 26 new properties within its Konnect development which is located at South Normanton, near Alfreton. Work is already underway and purchases will include the Government backed Help to Buy scheme that will enable purchasers to secure the home with a 5% deposit along with a 20% equity loan and 65% mortgage.
Full story on the DerbyshireLive website.
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