Anvil Court, the borough’s first extra care housing scheme in Blacksmiths Road, Horley opens its doors to residents soon, providing 60 one and two bedroom apartments for social rent or for purchase on a shared ownership basis.

Housing 21, a leading provider of care, health and housing services for older people is working with us and Surrey County Council on the scheme. Extra care housing allows residents to enjoy independent living with the security of a 24-hour care team on site, with care tailored to individual need. Additional facilities open to the local community and friends and family of residents include a restaurant, hairdressing salon and shop.

How to apply

To apply for one of the social rented apartments contact our Housing Register Team on 01737 276791 or housing.register@reigate-banstead.gov.uk. To be eligible you must be aged 55 years or over and be in need of affordable housing and personal care (as assessed by Surrey County Council).  

Shared ownership sales

For shared ownership sales contact Housing 21 on 0345 608 4021 or email sales@housing21.co.uk.

 For more information visit Housing 21 website. 

Catering service and hair salon business opportunities

If you run a catering or hairdressing business and are looking for a new venture, Housing 21 is seeking operators to run Anvil Court’s new kitchen and restaurant and onsite hair salon. Both facilities will also be open to the local community as well as residents.

To assist with your initial set-up costs, Housing 21 is offering the lease for the catering operation rent free for the first six months. For the hair salon, the lease will be rent free for the first two months.

For more information about these opportunities please contact Amy Jackson on 07718 107 664 or email amy.jackson@housing21.co.uk by Friday 13 September 2013. Interviews will take place early September 2013.