A council has bought eight houses for people escaping Ukraine and Afghanistan.
East Hampshire District Council said that the government and developers provided money to fund the accommodation.
There are five houses in Bordon, two houses in Petersfield, and one house in Horndean. Seven Ukrainian families will live in these homes, and one home will be for an Afghan family.
Councillor Adeel Shah said: “One of our visitors cried because she was so happy when she saw her new house. ”
He said that many generous people let Ukrainian refugees stay in their homes when the conflict started, and now we can find a permanent home for them.
Nobody should have to leave their home because they are scared. It is really good that this country is ready to help and provide safety and comfort to people who need it.
Mr Shah said that the buildings will be put back into the social housing supply when they are available again.
The department in charge of improving fairness, housing, and communities requested councils to purchase homes to assist with the refugee problem caused by wars in Ukraine and Afghanistan.
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Eight dwellings purchased for conflict refugees
