Leader Devon Watson says tenants on Marathon Drive and Falcon Cliff Terrace are aware
Douglas Council is planning to sell 35 social housing properties which require 'significant investment' to the private market.
The local authority says it has met with tenants on Falcon Cliff Terrace and Marathon Drive who will be affected and is operating with a 'tenants first' policy.
Each house will be sold individually to avoid them being 'swept up' by a developer, and this will start with six vacant homes in the next few weeks.
Most of the properties across the two streets are three bedrooms and about half are classed as vacant.
Leader of Douglas Council Devon Watson says the money from the sales will be ring fenced for future social housing developments in the city.
Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to him:
Chair of the Housing and Property Committee Peter Washington said: "‘Our sessions with tenants were extremely positive.
"We talked through individual housing needs, answered questions openly and listened to what matters most to residents. We want every tenant to be part of the journey as we plan for the future of Marathon Drive and Falcon Cliff Terrace.
"Rather than refurbishing ageing properties one-by-one which would cause major disruption, with many tenants needing to move out for months, we believe the best approach is to invest in new homes.
"This is very much a long-term project and tenants can remain in their homes. If, in the future, a property can no longer be repaired to the standard they deserve, we would work together to find a suitable alternative, always with the full support of our housing team.
"We are committed to clear, supportive communication throughout and look forward to working closely with residents as this project develops."
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