A Leeds social landlord is to create 150 new affordable homes across the city after securing a £7 million loan. The Co-operative Bank has provided the funding for Unity Housing Association to increase its current stock levels of 1,000 to 1,250 over the next five years. Unity was established in 1987 to address the housing needs of local communities and today is the leading housing association in Leeds. Ali Akbor, Unity's chief executive, said: "This funding will now allow us to provide mor...