Soho Housing, soon to celebrate 50 years of providing social and affordable homes in the capital’s West End, has announced that it is letting a series of new homes in the heart of Soho.
As part of the Ilona Rose House development, Soho Estates has developed eight two-bedroom apartments on the historic Greek Street.
Soho Housing says environmental sustainability “sits at the heart” of the project.
The development will be highly energy efficient, according to Soho Housing, with key measures including an air-source heating system, ensuring that every flat is EPC rated C or above.
All eight homes will be let at a sub-market rent “to ensure affordability for local working people”.
Commenting on the news, Barbara Brownlee, CEO of Soho Housing, said: ”Our new properties on Greek Street speak to the core of Soho Housing’s mission since the 1970s: to provide affordable homes that allow people to live in the heart of London.”
“The development brings top-quality but attainable homes to Soho and, with the range of new places to eat, drink and work, it will create a real sense of urban community.
“As we all emerge from the pandemic, this has arguably never been more important.
“At Soho Housing, we are firm believers that social and affordable housing has a pivotal role to play in urban regeneration post COVID-19.
“We’re therefore delighted to see our new Greek Street homes embody this vision.”
John James, managing director of Soho Estates, said: ”Soho Estates’ ambition at the start of this project was to deliver the finest affordable homes in Soho and we certainly feel that we have achieved this.
“We’re proud to be working with Soho Housing in creating a benchmark for quality and liveability for future affordable homes in Soho.”
Image: Soho Housing’s Ilona Rose House development
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