Winchester City Council has established its own housing company, Venta Living Ltd, to help meet the growing demand for privately rented homes in the Winchester district.
Venta living was established in the autumn last year and will provide high quality, energy efficient homes offering assured short-term tenancies and a wider choice of new homes for private renters across the district.
The first homes available will be within the Winnall Flats redevelopment – Foxglove House.
Here, 41 one-bedroom apartments will be available to rent privately through Venta Living Limited as part of the council’s ambitions of providing homes for all.
The homes have been built to be more cost-effective to run thanks to their energy efficient design.
In addition to the new homes, an extensive landscaping programme will also take place at the site to create a pleasant environment for people to walk and sit outside.
The new homes have been built by Wates Construction.
Speaking about Venta Living Ltd, cabinet member for housing Cllr Chris Westwood, said: ‘I’m proud of this council’s focus to provide homes for all, and we are very aware of the need for more high quality privately rented homes in our district.
“The creation of Venta Living Ltd allows us to offer high quality, secure short-term tenancies for people who choose to rent privately.”
