DEFIANT residents of a Basildon estate hit by “crumbling concrete” are taking the fight to Downing Street.

All 18 homes on the Knights Estate, in Lee Chapel North, are set to be demolished by Basildon Council after it was found they were constructed using Siporex - a variant of Raac.

Since the discovery last year, many have left the estate. However, residents say they still face an uncertain future and complain about a lack of communication with the council.

Residents say they have been left “living in limbo” while they wait to see what happens.

Teagan and Angelica Malone will be spearheading the campaign by the UK Raac campaign group, along with chairman Wilson Chowdhury, tomorrow. They will deliver a letter to 10 Downing Street calling for improved laws and measures to protect homeowners affected by Raac.

It comes after homeowners at the estate were offered a lower than expected valuation for their properties. The open letter proposes the creation of a national fund to help councils provide better support to homeowners affected by the issue.

Teagan says the new fund could help ease the burden on councils and residents.

She said: “There’s not enough publicity around these things. If I wasn’t living on a Raac infested estate, I would have no idea about it. Losing your home is a big thing, especially if it’s not your fault.

“I care about the whole estate and they need a fair deal. If the parliament can provide the funding then there would be less strain on councils and residents. It’s crucial for the government to implement laws that protect tenants and homeowners.”

The open letter, which seeks to protect owners across the UK asks the Government to implement new legislation that will see surveyors inspect buildings for Raac and other problems before being sold to new owners.

Mr Chowdhury said: “These homeowners have bought properties in some of the cheapest areas and will not be able to get back on the housing ladder unless their first time buyer status is refreshed. The new legislation can also help owners have a better understanding of what they’re buying and an amendment to financial services will ensure they are not charged interest by banks on outstanding sums.”