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£1 housing scheme in Stoke

Twenty council houses in Stoke-on-Trent have been sold for £1 each, and another 13 are still for sale. The scheme is to help regenerate rundown properties in the Portland Street area of Cobridge.

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University graduate first to take advantage of £1 housing

A Staffordshire University graduate is the first person to have passed all the financial checks in order to buy a council house in Stoke for £1, as part of a new regeneration scheme.

Graphic designer Rachel Roberts, 31, spoke about the opportunity the scheme provides.

I still live with my parents so this is a fantastic opportunity to buy my own home. I am moving back to the street where my father and grandfather were born, and my great-aunt is still here.

I love the area. I love the city and I cannot imagine living anywhere else. I am really looking forward to helping rebuild and grow the community. It is our responsibility to get involved. There are real opportunities for business growth in the city. It is a city of opportunity. This is a really exciting time for the city.

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