Residents in the iconic Seven Sisters tower blocks will be paid in excess of £7,000 if they permanently relocate their flats, according to a letter from the company which manages them.
The letter, from Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH), says residents who move to another RBH home — or another private house — can expect a £7,100 ‘homeloss payment’ from the firm, plus help towards moving costs.
The firm says it’s taking the step to ensure there are enough homes across the College Bank complex when refurbishment gets underway. READ MORE: Liam Gallagher teases ‘big announcement’ on Twitter ahead of massive Knebworth gigs That refurbishment is set to begin in 2023, the letter adds, and will complete in 2025.
During that two-year spell, residents in the affected blocks will be relocated into a sister building — known as a ‘decant move’.
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