Marina Gardens, Portishead

We've recently announced our intention to purchase the vacant Marina Gardens development in Portishead - you can read the full story here.

The site is being purchased from retirement living provider Pegasus Life and will see the introduction of 127 new affordable homes in the heart of the town.

Subject to planning, it's proposed that 65 of the homes will be offered for social rent, 38 for shared ownership and 24 will be available for rent to buy. You can find out more about each of these housing options below.

We will continue to engage with the local community throughout the process. We'd love to hear your thoughts and answer any questions you may have! Please feel free to get in touch using the contact us page.

• Social rent

  As a Housing Association, we don't hold our own waiting list. To apply for one of our social rented homes you'll need to register through HomeChoice - North Somerset.

  The success of your bid will depend on the priority or 'banding' your application has been given.

  We'll e sharing more information on when these homes will be available soon.

• Shared ownership

  Also referred to as part buy/part rent, Shared Ownership allows you to purchase a share of a home. You'll pay a mortgage on the share that you own, and a reduced rent on the remainder (along with any service charges).

  If you'd like to learn more about the shared ownership scheme, you can look on our webpage where we have information on the scheme itself. You can also register your interest in purchasing one of these shared ownership homes by filling out this form.

• Rent to buy

  Rent to Buy is a government scheme which allows working households to rent a home at 80% of the market rate. The scheme provides the opportunity for first-time buyers to save for a deposit to buy their current rental or a similar property. The homes are let at an affordable rent for a minimum of five years. There is no obligation to buy the home once the lease is up.

  We're currently working on the application process and will share more information on how you can apply soon.