BARRATT Developments has revealed the business is on course to deliver 270 new affordable homes across Edinburgh and the Lothians this year.
Developments at Cammo Meadows in Edinburgh, Leith’s Merchant Quay and St Clair Mews in Roslin will all benefit from affordable housing.
Harbour Homes has been working in partnership with the housebuilder and recently completed 43 mid-market and social rent properties at Merchant Quay. These will consist of one, two and three-bedroom apartments.
Meanwhile, Places for People recently delivered 114 properties at Cammo Meadows in partnership with Barratt, which includes one and two-bedroom flats and three-bed terraces.
On the outskirts of the city in Midlothian, 53 social rent properties are in development with Midlothian Council. Due for completion this autumn, these will include two-bed cottage flats and a mix of three-bedroom semi-detached and terraced homes.
Cammo Meadows also has also completed 50 apartments and terraces for sale through Edinburgh Council’s Golden Share Scheme, while the Merchant Quay site has recently completed 10 Golden Share homes. The scheme consists of homes which are sold at 80% of their market value, while buyers still own 100% of the property.
While a number of plots have already completed, all properties will be ready to move into by October.
Nick Wright, development director at Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes East Scotland, said, “Barratt and David Wilson have a strong track record in delivering affordable homes in the east of Scotland. This year alone, we are incredibly proud to be able to deliver 270 affordable homes across our Edinburgh and Lothian developments in partnership with our housing association and local authority partners.
“At Barratt Developments, we’re committed to building quality homes across the breadth of the country, including our east Scotland developments. These affordable homes will enhance the lives of those within the local community by creating modern, energy efficient accommodation in desirable locations.”
