Home Group returns to work on new homes in South Gilmerton

Home Group in Scotland is back on-site creating new homes for affordable rent in South Gilmerton, Edinburgh.The housing association will work in partnership with Barratt Homes to deliver 58 homes for affordable rent at Gilmerton Heights.Because of COVID-19, development had been postponed in all sites in Scotland but the team at Home Group are now delighted to be back working on these new properties in the south of the city.Gilmerton Heights is a new development in the south of Edinburgh. The demand for affordable housing in the area is high as it is popular for families and commuters. Customers will be able to enjoy country living while being only 10 miles from the city centre.As with all new Home Group properties, the homes will be energy efficient. Solar panels and flue gas heat recovery will be standard, and the homes will be accessible to suit customers of all needs. The Home Group properties will consist of 45 two-bedroom flats and 13 three between houses and are due to be complete in September 2022.The development is due to be completed in 2022.