A new housing development is set to come to West Sussex.

Housing association Sovereign recently opened its Eastergate Park development in Eastergate.

The company was joined by stakeholders, construction industries, agents and other developers for a networking breakfast to mark the launch.

Businesses got an insight into the scheme being delivered at Eastergate, as well as the shared ownership offering, ahead of further developments expected from Sovereign in the area over the next year.

Sovereign said the entire development offers affordable housing, with shared ownership properties and the remaining homes available for affordable rent.

The company also said every pound of profit made from purchases at Eastergate Park will be reinvested into new and existing homes and services so that Sovereign can maintain the “highest standards of living and environment” for its residents.

Once complete, the development on Fontwell Avenue will comprise of 22 two and three-bedroom terraced, semi-detached and detached properties, with a garden and allocated parking.

The homes all include EV car charging points and some also feature PV solar panels.

Claire Blenkin, head of sales at Sovereign, said: “Our launch event at Eastergate Park was a real success, and we were delighted to share it with a number of key local businesses and stakeholders.

“The properties at Eastergate Park are ideal for anyone looking to step onto or move up the property ladder.

“As with most new-build homes we sell off-plan, however with our three-bedroom show home now open and ready to view, we’re able to showcase exactly the types of homes on offer here and provide house hunters with the opportunity to visualise what their life at Eastergate Park could look like.

“With our first phase of three-bedroom homes now released for sale, we’d encourage anyone interested in finding out more about the properties, or the shared ownership scheme, to get in touch. As the cost-of-living and increased mortgage rates continues to put pressure on household finances, there has never been a better time to consider buying a shared ownership property.”