Hillingdon Council has purchased 12 new properties at Carpenters Court, Uxbridge, as part of its commitment to create more homes for residents.

On Monday, January 13, the leader of Hillingdon Council, Cllr Ian Edwards, and Cllr Steve Tuckwell, cabinet member for planning, housing and growth, visited the site to mark its handover from local residential property developer Kearns Development Ltd. 

The site was bought with £1.2 million in funding from the Greater London Authority, bringing the local authority’s total number of new council homes acquired in 2024/25 to 185.

The one-, two-, and three-bedroom flats are furnished with white goods and fitted with electric panel heating, which a mobile device can control. The site is also equipped for the future with the addition of solar panels, which will help reduce energy costs for residents.

Cllr Tuckwell said: “Buying new, high-quality council homes is a key part of our commitment to increasing supply by 300 properties this year. 

“These flats in Uxbridge will be allocated to residents with the highest priority on our housing register. However, demand for homes in the borough remains very high, and for many residents, the best chance of finding a secure home is through the private rented sector. 

“If you are worried about your housing situation or are at risk of homelessness, it’s vital to act immediately, don’t wait until you are homeless to seek support.”

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