South Devon Rural
South Devon Rural

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May
22

House For Sale

SDR from time to time will have houses for disposal or from our commercial development, follow the link below to view:
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Apr
29

Working together wins an award!
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Mar
05

Solar Panels

Information on the inpspections that have been taking place at your homes. Please click on link below.
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Jan
31

Our offices moving!

Hello everyone and Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!
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Dec
02

Affordable Housing at Morleigh gets the go a head from planners


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Nov
12

Eco Houses at Thurlestone now let ---- energy costs estimated at less than £200 per year!

Our Eco houses at Parkfield Thurlestone are now complete and let. Families moved into the homes over the weekend of 9th and 10th of November. EPC's issued for the properties estimate energy costs of less than £200 per year.
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Oct
16

Transitions Towns Totnes and South Devon Rural working together to retrofit PV systems

South Devon Rural Housing has agreed to work with TTT to acelerate the association's programme of retrofit renewable energy fittings.
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Sep
25

Planning Granted for conversion of old school to 6 family houses in South Brent

Planning has recently been approved for the conversion of Avondale House, South Brent into 6 much needed family homes for local people. The former school (most recently used as accomodation for homeless people) is to be refurbished and converted into thr
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Jul
10

Eco Houses at Thurlestone close to completion

Despite a few issues on site (water mains in the wrong place!) the development is due to complete in August - 6 months after we started on site. The houses are taking shape and are going to be of a very contemporary finish inside with glazed ballustrades
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Jul
10

Official Opening of Braemar and Merryfield Barns, Buckfast.

The official opening of Braemar Appartments and Merryfield Barns takes place this Thursday at 1pm.
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May
17

Jobs at Forder Lane House!

We have jobs available at Forder Lane House ranging from £13 - £15,000. Take a look at our Jobs Page
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May
17

Progress on our Eco House in Thurlestone

We are making good progress on our Eco houses in Thurlestone and they shoulkd be ready for letting by the end of July. If youy are in housing need and wish to be considered for these houses you need to be registered with South Hams Council and state you
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Apr
30

SDR Undertakes first Independent Residents Satisfaction Survey

SDR have engaged Skills & Projects Ltd to undertake a STATUS Residents Satisfaction Survey on our behalf. Skills and Projects will be writing to all tenants and providing a survey form for our residents to fill out. If you do get a survey form, please c
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Apr
17

SDR wins award from Devon Building Control Partnership

SDR have won an award from Devon Building Control Partnership in the category of Best Multiple Dwelling in the Building Excellence Awards.
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Apr
15

Green Deal - Caution!

It has come to our attention that tenants are being contacted by Green Deal Companies trying to promote Green Deal products. They are doing this without the authority of South Devon Rural Housing. All alterations to SDR properties will need authorisatio
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Apr
08

Spring Newsletter - now available on our Newsletter Page.

Our Spring Newsletter is now available.
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Apr
08

New Member of Staff

Following the recent restructure of the staff team, we are pleased to introduce Julian Barr in the role of Housing Services Assistant. Julian will be providing a customer focussed service to our tenants and customers. Julian will be reporting to our new
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Feb
13

Passivhous development in Thurlestone on site

Our development of 4 passivhous Code 5 Homes are on site in Thurlestone
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Feb
13

3 more homes for local people in Totnes

Our refurbishment of 3 flats at Western House, Railway Street, Totnes is now ready for occupation by local people at affordable rent. The refurbishment included, new kitchens and bathrooms, rewiring and plumbing. The spacious flats also have parking.
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Feb
13

Assiociation submits plans for 12 affordable houses in Moreleigh.

Working in partnership with a local land owner and local builder has resulted in the prospect of new affordable homes in Moreleigh.
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Jan
10

First 4 cottages handed over

The First 4 cottages which form part of a larger development in Buckfastleigh have been handed over. The Cottages, converted from two Barns at Merryfield Farm near Hapsted Buckfastleigh were handed over before Christmas 2012. The Barns, built by Codyde
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Dec
20

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Seasons Greetings to all our Stakeholders, Tenants, Contractors, Supporters, Friends and colleagues
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Dec
19

Plans for a new affordable eco-housing scheme in Thurlestone have been given the go ahead by South Hams District Council.

Plans for a new affordable eco-housing scheme in Thurlestone have been given the go ahead by South Hams District Council. The scheme will provide four new three-bedroom homes on former council-owned land at Parkfield. It was approved at South Hams Dist
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Nov
13

FORDER LANE HOUSE RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME FULL!

Were are pleased that our newly refurbished and extended Care Home is fully Let in record time.
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Oct
15

Only two Rooms now available at Forder Lane House

The demand for accommodation at our newly refurbished Care Home, Fordere Lane House, has exceeded our expectations and only has two rooms remaining.
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Sep
25

South Devon Rural Housing Association Annual Report to Tenants Published

We are pleased to announced the publication of our Annual Report to Tenants for 2012
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Sep
12

FORDER LANE HOUSE OPEN DAY

The newly refurbished Forder Lane House Care Home is having an open day on 22 September 2012 from 10am to 4pm. Entertainment and refreshments will be served all day. Soup and Roll for Lunch - Cream Tea's in the afternoon and light refreshm,ents all day.
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Aug
21

Totnes Work Hub NOW OPEN!

THe association is pleased to announce the Totnes Work Hub is Now Open for business.
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Jul
11

Totnes Work Hub Open Day

We are pleased to announce an open day for the Totnes Work Hub on Friday 3rd August 2012. Come and test our services. Bring you iPad, Tablet laptop or just yourself to see all that we have on offer. Refreshments will be available.
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Jul
04

Housing Officer needed

Housing Officer needed 2 days a week - please see jobs page under main association page.
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Jun
08

Forder Lane House Care Home is now open!

Following a £1.7 million makeover, Forder Lane Care Home is open!
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Jun
08

Totnes Work Hub Opening in Totnes Soon.

South Devon Housing are setting up a work hub in Totnes supported with funding from Devon County Council.
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May
16

Jobs at Forder Lane House!

We have a number of jobs available at our Care Home in Dartington - please see Association/Jobs page for more information.
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May
01

CAB holding Drop In sessions at South Devon House

Citizens Advice Bureau are offering drop in sessions for local people in South Devon House, Babbage Road, Totnes, the Home of South Devon Rural Housing Association. The Sessions are from 10am to 3pm each Tuesday.
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Apr
26

South Devon Rural Housing Secures £3 million loan facility

South Devon Rural Housing Association has secured a long term 3 million pounds loan facility with Triodos Bank. Triodos Bank follows ethical objectives and supports a wide range of social, ethical and ecological businesses.
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Apr
20

South Devon Rural Shortlisted for Small Housing Association of the Year

The shortlist for the UK Housing Awards 2012 have just been announced and South Devon Rural Housing Association has been shortlisted in the Small Housing Association of the year category. The theme for the award for SDR is 'Punching above our weight'.
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Apr
16

Work starts on new development in Buckfast.

Work has started on 10 flats for local people with learning disabilities in Buckfast.
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Mar
20

'Loneliness is as big a killer as smoking, obestity and alcohol for over 65's'

Loneliness is as big a killer as smoking, obesity and alcohol, campaigners warned as they held the first major summit on loneliness yesterday.
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Feb
28

'New' Forder Lane House

New Forder Lane House is due to open in Late May
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Feb
21

STUDY FINDS THAT CARE HOME RESIDENTS’EXPERIENCES EXCEED EXPECTATIONS

Most of the care home residents who took part in a study by the Personal Social Services Research Unit (PSSRU) at the University of Kent told researchers that their actual experience of living in a care home had been better than they expected.
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