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Key Worker Rent

The Key Worker Rent scheme offers brand new homes at a rent approximately 20% lower than you would expect to pay for a similar home in a comparable location. To qualify for Key Worker Rent you need to be in a job that qualifies for assistance, this includes:
·         Most clinical staff employed by the NHS
·         Teachers
·         Police officers and Police Community Support Officers
Further details on who would qualify can be found on the Lea Valley Homes website – www.leavalleyhomes.co.uk.

Hightown currently have key worker apartments to rent at Bulbourne House, The Cotterells, Hemel Hempstead (part of the Image development). These 1 and 2 bed apartments come with fitted kitchen, bathroom, good sized bedrooms, a large living / dining area and with lifts to all floors. All apartments are fully carpeted.

To qualify to rent one of these apartments, applicants need to:
·         Register with Lea Valley Homes
·         Satisfy minimum income criteria
·         Not have a household income of more than £60,000

We have Key Worker Rent apartments at the following locations:
      ·         Centurion Court, on Camp Road in St Albans
      ·         Centaurus Square, off Park Street, Frogmore, St Albans
      ·         Groom House / Thompson House, off The Queensway, close to Hemel Hempstead's old town
      ·         Ellis House - off Victoria Street, St Albans close to the City Station
      ·         Bulbourne House (Rent to Buy), in the centre of Hemel Hempstead

If you would like to be put on a waiting list for these apartments, or would like further information please contact the Home Ownership Team on: 01442 292343.