FIFE Council is to purchase nine new build houses from Persimmon Homes as part of efforts to target the region’s housing emergency.
The properties – four in Kirkcaldy and five in Markinch – will be added to the local authority’s housing stock and let to tenants through the Fife Housing Register. They include a mix of three and four-bedroom houses, helping to meet the demand for family-sized homes.
The purchase is being funded through the council’s housing revenue account capital plan, alongside support from the Scottish Government.
Councillor Judy Hamilton, Fife Council’s spokesperson for housing, said, “We’re continuing to do everything we can to increase the supply of high-quality, affordable housing across Fife. This will make a real difference to tenants who are currently waiting for a house that better suits their needs and then free up more homes for rent as part of the process.
“Acquisitions like this are a key part of our approach in tackling the housing emergency and providing more families with safe, secure, and affordable homes. We’re committed to working with developers and partners to deliver more housing, help ease the pressure on our service and ensure that everyone in Fife has access to live somewhere that meets their needs.”
