A show home for Hollyview, a new development of affordable homes on Hollyhedge Road, Wythenshawe, was officially launched by local MP Paul Goggins.

This new £2.14 million scheme, which includes 15 two bed houses for shared ownership, is being developed by Willow Park Housing Trust, with financial support from the Homes and Communities Agency.

Mr Goggins said: "Hollyview provides much needed new homes for local people. In Wythenshawe we simply do not have enough houses to rent and it has become virtually impossible for first time buyers to get a mortgage. This imaginative development will provide young families in particular with an important and affordable new option."

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Available from as little as £500 per month, based on a 75% share and subject to eligibility, the first homes will be ready to move into during Spring 2013. These stylish and spacious homes, built by Wiggett Construction, are already attracting lots of interest from potential buyers who are keen to get onto the property ladder.

As an added bonus, Willow Park worked with The Manchester College to provide real work experience for local students.

Maggie Karwat, Head of the Wythenshawe Campus, said: "The Manchester College is delighted to be working with Willow Park Housing Trust to build the Hollyview complex. The students involved have gained valuable work experience, which will serve them well in their future careers in construction. We look forward to establishing a strong partnership and expanding the range of projects that we can work together on."

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