Final Handover of Homes from Kellen Homes at Albion Place

Leading housebuilder Kellen Homes this week handed over the keys to the final phase of 168 new homes at Albion Place in Salford to Simple Life Homes – a major operator in the UK build-to-rent sector.

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The final phase of the 96, one and two bedroomed apartments and 72, two and three bedroomed homes in Seaford Road, Salford, were officially signed over to Simple Life Homes, clearing the way for the final residents to move into their new homes

Built under build-to-rent (BTR) brand Simple Life, the homes benefit from the fully in-house, end-to-end delivery and management approach, offering much-needed, high-quality, pet-friendly rental housing for the people of Salford.

Team members from Kellen Homes and Simple Life Homes oversaw the keys to the final properties being presented in advance of the new residents moving in.

Lee Catterall, Associate Development Director commented: “It’s an absolute pleasure to see this important development completed to allow the final residents to move in. Simple Life provides flexible housing solutions and we’re proud to be able to local renters a high-quality, brand-new home, teamed with a professional management approach to renting. Within easy reach of Manchester and Salford centres, renters can get from the best of the city whilst benefitting from car parking, private gardens and pets welcomed at no extra cost. This development has already proved to be incredibly popular and now the final occupants can take up residence.”

And Joanne Robertson, Head of Customer Services at Kellen Homes said of the milestone: “It’s wonderful to be able to complete this important development of new homes for Salford. We have once again worked with our trusted partners to build these quality houses and apartments which will be rented to local people in an area where demand for quality, new homes is high. Today marks the completion of this important development project but for the residents who are moving in, this is just the start of their new home journey.