The
property is one of 23 that were available to local residents to buy for
a pound as part of a scheme to transform one of the most deprived areas
of the city.
Launched
two years ago, the project has also seen 163 'sub standard' properties
demolished, and major improvements carried out on 197 others.
Another 11 conversions of traditional terraces into larger family homes have been completed.
Alongside
housing initiatives, there have been efforts made to create jobs,
develop the local high street and expand Anfield stadium, home to
Liverpool Football Club.
Ms
Vaughan, 38, who grew up around the corner from her new home, said the
£1 scheme has given her an opportunity to own buy her own place.
She told the Liverpool Echo:
'Giving people the opportunity to get on the property ladder who would
not have been able to, because you need such a large deposit - and it’s
keeping local people in the community and people will take care of their
houses.
'I can’t wait to move in - I’m planning where to put the couch.'
Deputy mayor Ann O’Byrne said 'for the first time ever' there is a list of people hoping to move back to Anfiled.
'I’ve
met some of the residents who have moved into the properties and
they’re absolutely overjoyed at what they consider to be their first
family home,' she said.
'We’re
creating homes, and they’re really good quality – so families are going
to thrive. We have really good schools in the area, Stanley Park is
just ion the doorstep.
'These houses are on the edge of the city but far enough away.'
The
Anfield project, run by the city council, Your Housing Group and
Liverpool Football Club, has run alongside a city-wide 'Homes for a
Pound' scheme that has recently entered its second phase.
The pilot scheme saw 20 run-down terrace houses snapped up by local residents hoping to get a foot on the housing ladder.
Now,
up to 150 properties more are being offered for sale for a pound by
the council in other parts of the city in an effort to revitalise
neighbourhoods blighted by boarded-up homes.
Mayor
of Liverpool Joe Anderson said: 'Our pilot Homes for a Pound scheme has
been hugely popular and is transforming run down properties into
beautiful family homes.
'We
are now in a position where we are expanding the scheme and are
inviting applications from people who meet the criteria and interested
in taking part.
'People moving into the area will be an integral part of it becoming a thriving community again.'
MailOnline has contacted Your Housing for comment.
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