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Salix Living recognised with top homelessness award Salford ethical lettings agency Salix Living was highly commended for its efforts to tackle homelessness. Salix Living, Salix Homes’ private sector leasing arm, a finalist in the Best Homelessness Scheme category of the 24 Housing Awards. Salix Living works with homelessness services and landlords across Greater Manchester to provide affordable, quality accommodation for people in desperate housing need. Jonathan Drake, service director at Salix Living, said: “We work closely with homelessness services who refer people directly to us. Seventy per cent of our lets are to the homeless or those at risk of homelessness.
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“We’re really proud of the difference Salix Living is making to support people at risk of homelessness in our communities to get their lives back on track. To be recognised for our work in this area is a real honour.” Salix Living also plays a key role in bringing empty buildings back into use as housing. Working with private landlords and the council to access grants for refurbishment, Salix Living has created 167 affordable homes in this way, many of which are now home to people who were at risk of homelessness. Earlier this year Salix Living scooped a Northern Housing Award recognising its commitment to tackling the housing crisis.
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