Homes and developments

Homes and developments

We want to make sure every home we build is suitable for our tenants. Because of this we want you to be able to keep up to date with any progress we share on our new developments. Whether you’re a tenant or partner, this page will hold all the information you might need to know about living in one of our new homes, exciting progress updates about upcoming developments and how we’re continuing to improve our processes and useful tips for using the technology in our new homes.

Progress on local development projects

We have some exciting new homes currently being built, and some of them may be near you. Learn more about developments happening in your area, and what to expect during and after the construction period.

Pipeline development projects

We know it’s important that you know what is happening in your local area. That is why we have put together all the developments we have planned to start this year. This way you can learn more about what to expect and what to do if you have any questions about developments near you.

Rent a home with us

If you would like to rent a home from us, you’ll need to apply through your local authority’s Choice Based Lettings system.

Choice Based Lettings (CBL) is the system used by local authority to advertise social housing.
When you register with your local authority’s CBL website, you can: 

  • Apply for social housing 
  • Be assessed for priority (banding/points) 
  • Bid on homes that suit your needs 

The local authority manages the waiting list, not ForHousing.
Once a bid is successful, your details will be passed to us and we complete the final checks. 

Investing in communities
Our development journey
Latest development news

We want to make sure every home we build is suitable for our tenants. Because of this we want you to be able to keep up to date with any progress we share on our new developments. Whether you’re a tenant or partner, this page will hold all the information you might need to know about living in one of our new homes, exciting progress updates about upcoming developments and how we’re continuing to improve our processes and useful tips for using the technology in our new homes.

We have some exciting new homes currently being built, and some of them may be near you. Learn more about developments happening in your area, and what to expect during and after the construction period.

We know it’s important that you know what is happening in your local area. That is why we have put together all the developments we have planned to start this year. This way you can learn more about what to expect and what to do if you have any questions about developments near you.

If you would like to rent a home from us, you’ll need to apply through your local authority’s Choice Based Lettings system.

Choice Based Lettings (CBL) is the system used by local authority to advertise social housing.
When you register with your local authority’s CBL website, you can: 

  • Apply for social housing 
  • Be assessed for priority (banding/points) 
  • Bid on homes that suit your needs 

The local authority manages the waiting list, not ForHousing.
Once a bid is successful, your details will be passed to us and we complete the final checks. 

Working in partnership to invest in communities

£62m

Our investment in the development of 376 new homes last year

It included homes for social and affordable rent, shared ownership and market rent.

£214m

Our aim is to deliver a further 1,337 new homes over the next five years

The developments will be supported by internal financing and Homes England grant funding.

This year:

Donations and in-kind contributions to local community projects

In total, £1,500 in funding and materials was provided to support local community initiatives, helping to strengthen community spaces and activities in the area.

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Volunteering hours

In total, 440 hours of volunteering time was given to community and social enterprise organisations, creating a positive impact for local groups.

Long-term unemployed people supported into work

Three people who had been unemployed for more than a year secured full-time employment opportunities through the development, helping them gain valuable experience.

NEETs supported into employment

Three young people who were not in education, employment or training (NEET) were recruited into full-time roles, providing valuable career opportunities and helping improve future career prospects.

Work experience opportunities

The project provided three weeks of work experience, giving young people the opportunity to develop new skills and gain hands-on experience within the construction sector.

Real Living Wage internships and placements

A total of 18 weeks of paid internships and work placements were delivered at the Real Living Wage, helping people gain meaningful work experience while earning a fair wage.

Jayden's story

This year, we were proud to complete our Beswick House development, which is now home to our new tenants in Swinton. Meet Jayden, one of the first tenants to move into Beswick House in Swinton. For Jayden, Beswick House is more than just a new address. It's a place to call home and the start of an exciting new chapter.
As well as providing much-needed homes, the development has delivered benefits for the wider community throughout the build and continues to make a positive difference to the neighbourhood today.

Latest development news

08/07/2026

Green Lane development brings 48 new affordable homes to Cadishead

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08/06/2026

Work starts at our new development bringing nine new homes to Cadishead

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03/06/2026

Planning has been secured for new development in the heart of Eccles

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