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Mysterious Tudor masterpiece to be restored thanks to successful fundraising

Mysterious Tudor masterpiece to be restored thanks to successful fundraising


21st Oct 2022

A 16th-century portrait of an intriguing Tudor lady-in-waiting will soon be looking as good as new thanks to a generous donation from North West developer ForLiving. The ‘Lady in a Court Dress’ portrait, much-loved by locals, usually hangs in the Great Chamber of Ordsall Hall, Salford’s Tudor house and museum. The identity of the English Renaissance rose, with her extraordinary…

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Mysterious Tudor masterpiec...

Mysterious Tudor masterpiec...

21st Oct 2022

A 16th-century portrait of an intriguing Tudor lady-in-waiting will soon be looking as good as new thanks to a generous…

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Cinema room and gym add fin...

Cinema room and gym add fin...

13th Oct 2022

The final phase of the “oasis”-like waterside Dock 5 development in Ordsall, Salford, has come on the market, with 121…

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Colette McKune retires as CEO

Colette McKune retires as CEO

13th Sep 2022

ForHousing CEO, Colette McKune MBE, has announced her retirement.   Colette took over as CEO at ForHousing, which owns 24,000…

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Beating loneliness this Men...

Beating loneliness this Men...

09th May 2022

Loneliness affects millions of people in the UK every year. This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, a chance to…

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Let’s think differently to ...

Let’s think differently to ...

06th Apr 2022

Paul Gerrard, Director of ForLiving, encourages the housing sector to think differently about recruiting and retaining talent in development teams. I’m…

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Quick and easy ways to #Bre...

Quick and easy ways to #Bre...

08th Mar 2022

We think that creating inclusive communities where we live is really important. That’s why we’re celebrating International Women’s Day 2022…

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Supporting local artists at...

Supporting local artists at...

08th Dec 2021

We're so please to have had artist at dock5 decorating our courtyard hoarding with salford inspired murals...

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Dock 5’s treasure hunters

Dock 5’s treasure hunters

06th Dec 2021

We invited Dock 5 residents to join us on a treasure hunt around Manchester and Salford and here’s how it…

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Proud to be working in part...

Proud to be working in part...

30th Nov 2021

We’re proud to be working in partnership to be delivering homes for Shared Ownership in Cheshire.

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Mark Edwards comment: PRS k...

Mark Edwards comment: PRS k...

07th Nov 2021

The number of properties available to rent in Manchester hit a record low in September, writes Mark Edwards of ForLiving.…

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First homes at ÂŁ53m PRS sch...

First homes at ÂŁ53m PRS sch...

18th Oct 2021

Work has been completed on the first phase of ÂŁ53m Dock 5 development on the banks of the River Irwell…

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Could Ordsall be the next A...

Could Ordsall be the next A...

30th Sep 2021

As Dock 5 sets to welcome its first residents, the spotlight is once again on the Salford suburb of Ordsall…

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Lettings at Dock 5 go live!

Lettings at Dock 5 go live!

27th Sep 2021

The moment you’ve been waiting for, apartments at Dock 5 are now ready to let! Phase 1 will see 110…

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Important Update (27/07/2021)

Important Update (27/07/2021)

27th Jul 2021

Attempted cyber security incident Early on Monday July 26th 2021, we became aware that ForLiving was the subject of a…

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Update on our services Janu...

Update on our services Janu...

11th Jan 2021

Everything that we do will be with the health and safety of you, your community, and our colleagues in mind.…

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Why not shop local this Chr...

Why not shop local this Chr...

30th Nov 2020

The shops are vital community resources offering local access to services and goods for many who cannot travel far or…

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ForLiving virtual lettings ...

ForLiving virtual lettings ...

16th Oct 2020

The ForLiving team have been working hard throughout Covid-19 to ensure they’re still delivering excellent customer service and providing high-quality…

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World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day

10th Oct 2020

This year’s campaign theme is ‘Mental Health for All’. It’s more important than ever that we to look after our…

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‘Communication is alw...

‘Communication is alw...

09th Oct 2020

As Customer Service Week 2020 comes to an end, we believe it is important to continue delivering excellent service all-year-round.…

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Moving in at The Orchards

Moving in at The Orchards

03rd Sep 2020

Following the completion of our first homes for outright sale, we’re so pleased people have started to move into their…

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Investing in more homes acr...

Investing in more homes acr...

23rd Jul 2020

ForLiving have received planning to build 60 new homes for Shared Ownership in the Wharton area of Winsford. ForLiving is…

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Dock 5 – update from ...

Dock 5 – update from ...

12th Jul 2020

Earlier this week we were pleased to announce that ForLiving’s ÂŁ53m Dock 5 scheme has started on site. Safety is…

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The past meets the future &...

The past meets the future &...

09th Jan 2020

A week of discovery. ForLiving offers high quality homes, creating vibrant communities in places where people want to live. Our…

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The past meets the future!

The past meets the future!

05th Nov 2019

A week of discovery. ForLiving offers high quality homes, creating vibrant communities in places where people want to live. Our…

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Developing a PRS offer: top...

Developing a PRS offer: top...

16th Jun 2019

Members of the Housing Quality Network, Strategic Network and Housing Management Network are invited to a special briefing which will…

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ForLiving to build one of N...

ForLiving to build one of N...

04th Jun 2019

Work on one of the North West’s biggest private rental schemes is set to start in Salford later this year.…

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Unlocking land is key in dr...

Unlocking land is key in dr...

15th Apr 2019

What is the biggest barrier in delivering more affordable homes across the North of England? We hear the same answer…

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Shared ownership homes at f...

Shared ownership homes at f...

21st Feb 2018

Shared ownership homes are complete following the regeneration of the former Salford Reds rugby ground, The Willows. Residents and their…

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Newly-refurbished apartment...

Newly-refurbished apartment...

10th Feb 2017

ForLiving is delighted to offer newly-renovated, spacious and modern one and two-bedroom apartments close to Eccles town centre. Located in…

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