Anger over affordable homes standing empty in Truro development

Residents have complained over a number of homes standing empty on the Copperfields estate in TruroPersimmon Homes blamed the delay in transferring the properties on "unforeseen circumstances" with the buildConcern is growing over the number of homes standing empty in a new development as Cornwall battles aResidents said a number of flats in the Copperfields estate in Truro were empty up to three years after they were completed.

Aster Group, which provides affordable housing, said the developer had experienced "build challenges".David Stone, who lives nearby, said it was "ridiculous" the homes remained empty amid soaring demand for affordable housing.: "There are a lot of people in Cornwall who could do with a bit of help to get housing so why have all these been left empty?Concerns have also been raised on social media by people living in the area.

There are three more blocks, containing 21 apartments, plus several flats over garages that are yet to be transferred.A spokesman said: “We are pleased to confirm we’ve completed the transfer of the first batch of apartments to our local housing association partner.

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