An affordable housing purchase scheme has been launched in Lexlip, County Kildare.

The scheme, led by Kildare County Council in partnership with Glenveagh Properties, consists of 16 new homes (2- and 3-bedroom dwellings) in Hereford Park, which will incorporate sustainable and renewable technology and will be finished to the highest standard. They are expected to be completed by summer 2025.

The Affordable Housing Purchase Scheme aims to provide first-time buyers and other eligible homebuyers the opportunity to buy a newly built home at a reduced price in a private development.

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Welcoming the launch of the scheme Annette Aspell, Director of Services, Kildare County Council, said: "Kildare County Council is delighted to reach this important milestone, in what will be the first affordable housing purchase scheme in the Celbridge/Leixlip Municipal District, providing much needed homes that are being offered at affordable prices for potential home buyers. Kildare County Council’s aim, under the affordable housing scheme is to provide vital support for home buyers."

Stephen Garvey, CEO, Glenveagh added: "We are pleased to be working with Kildare County Council to deliver these high-quality, sustainable homes as part of the Hereford Park community. It is a strong example of how collaboration between the public and private sectors can deliver much-needed housing."

The online application for interested buyers has now opened and will remain so until 5.30pm on Thursday, March 27.

More information on the application process and documentation is available here.