Anyone who has been looking for accessible housing in London, or indeed anywhere in the UK will know the difficulties there are finding suitable housing.  However, since we started in the accessible housing world in 2015, things have been improving, albeit slowly….

We still have a massive shortage of accessible housing to rent, but we have seen an improvement with the new build developments and here we take a look back at the steps that have got us to where we are now. Although developers should have been building accessible housing in London due to building regulations set out in 2010, many have not, and a majority still do not.

In London, 90% of all new-build properties should be to M4(2) accessible and adaptable standards, and 10% should be to M4(3) wheelchair user standards. Accessibility standards in London are higher than the rest of England. This means disabled people have better chances of finding suitable accommodation (supposedly!) Although, overall, London boroughs are not meeting the targets set out in the London Plan.

So we are so pleased to be working with one well known developer, BARRATT LONDON who has taken their responsibility very seriously. Not only are they creating well sized and designed wheelchair accessible and adaptable apartments, but they have also taken consultation from disability organisation AccessAble for all aspects of design and usability.

In addition to taking their responsibilities seriously as above, .  We know only too well how disheartening and frustrating it is for clients to go to visit new builds who are intending on building their accessible and adaptable homes, but those in wheelchairs or with limited walking, can’t visit the showrooms, as they are not accessible.

We are delighted to promote details of a range of fantastic Wheelchair Adaptable Homes Designed for Accessible Living for Sale. On behalf of BARRATT LONDON, we are uniquely promoting Bermondsey Heights a selection of two and three bed apartments available designed with accessibility needs in mind.

Click here for full details click of an example of the two beds: Two Bed, Two Bath Wheelchair Adaptable Homes For Sale for Accessible Living – Branch Properties

And here for an example of the three bed – Three Bed, Two Bath Wheelchair Adaptable Homes For Sale for Accessible Living. – Branch Properties

This South- east London development in Bermondsey is a landmark, new 26-storey development of 195 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with a mixture of 177 Private and 18x affordable homes scheme in Zone 2, south -east London ready for a move in spring 2025.

Hats off to Barratt London for being the trailblazers in this and for setting new standards, by having an accessible showroom, as there should be!!  Here at Branch Properties Accessibility Specialists, we’re really proud of our association with them.

The accessible showroom is fantastic in all ways and they have not held back on requirements, style and look. They are also offering to work with you to create the perfect home.

We are keen to match up those who need them with these fabulous homes.  If you or someone you know is interested in coming along to the showroom and finding out more details, please don’t hesitate to contact us now. Either call us on 020 3475 4022 or email us on 020 3475 4022.