Affordable housing opportunities in Inverness were given a boost when the first phase of a development at Knocknagael, Slackbuie was officially opened in July 2009. The recently completed housing has been built by Cairn Housing Association with the aid of Scottish Government funding and has been delivered through the Highland Council’s affordable housing planning policy. Work has now started on a second phase of the development to provide a further 28 new homes in 2010.
Alex Neil, Scotland’s Minister for Housing and Communities, joined representatives of both Cairn Housing Association and Albyn Housing Society at the official opening, as well as new tenant Ashleigh Rae. During his visit the minister was also given a guided tour of other properties owned by the housing associations.
Mr Neil emphasised the great boost for the local economy and jobs from the Slackbuie development which took just over a year to build and comprises a range of one and two bedroom flats, and two and three bedroom houses. “This superb new development is great news for families looking for affordable rented housing and low cost home ownership” said Mr Neil.
When completed, this project will provide 28 homes for affordable rent and 12 for low cost home ownership through LIFT, the shared equity scheme (‘Low-cost Initiative for First-Time Buyers’).
For more information about this development please phone
Cairn Housing Association on 01463 220666 or email
enquiries@cairnha.com
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