PLACE25 0073 - Request to purchase 38 Dixon Crescent, Balby, DN4 0SP – 2 Bedroom End-of-Terrace property for purchase via the Acquisitions Scheme.
May 13, 2025 Service Director Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities (Other) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Service Director Strategic Housing, Property and Safer Communities decided to support the proposal for the purchase and repair of 38 Dixon Crescent, Balby, DN4 0SP on 13/05/2025. The decision approved the purchase for £120,000 and an estimated £26,000-£28,000 for modernisation. This includes legal costs and stamp duty.
Full council record
Purpose
See attached ODR for details
Decision
To support the proposal for the purchase and repair of 38 Dixon Crescent, Balby, DN4 0SP.
The purchase price is £120,000 and provisional inspections have estimated the further investment costs to be in between £26,000 - £28,000 to ensure the property is fully modernised, and up to standard.
Alternative options considered
Option 1 – Approve the property purchase – (recommended option)
This option will support the acquisition programme by utilising available funds to maximise the opportunity to provide additional housing provision across the borough in line with the Housing Needs Survey.
Option 2 - Do Nothing
This option would lose the opportunity to deploy approved funding to help ease the demand for properties on the housing waiting list.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 13 May 2025 |