The government has announced £8m of funding for starter homes across the UK.
The financing will be shared amongst councils across England to develop 27 underused or vacant brownfield sites.
Communities Secretary Greg Clark said: “Right from day one this government has said we will help people who want to get on in life.
“Today we are showing how we have kept our word, doing everything to deliver on our promise to help hard working families own their home.
“The funding announced today will help 27 sites across the country prepare for the first starter homes to be built as part of the government’s commitment to building 200,000 starter homes.”
The government also published a proposal to broaden the definition of starter homes which will make it easier for housebuilders to provide affordable homes for purchase as well as rent.
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