Ninety new affordable homes nearing completion on Edinburgh outskirts
The mid-market homes are being aimed at those who may struggle to afford private rent or have no priority for social housing
Ninety new affordable rental homes in Wallyford are set to be completed this month.
A third of the one- and two-bed flats are designed for people aged 55 and over and will offer daily check-ins and concierge assistance for older residents looking to live independently.
The other 61 mid-market homes in the East Lothian village are aimed at households earning less than £46,000 a year.
Construction on the development began in February 2024 and has been supported by £6.4 million from the Scottish Government’s affordable housing programme and a further £3.1 million the Scottish Charitable Bonds programme.
Affordable homes are let below local market rents to help those who might be unable to afford private rental prices or access social housing.
Developers Wheatley Homes East and McTaggart Construction will shortly start work on their next phase, which forms part of a wider masterplan which will see 1450 homes built in the village.
“We’re pleased to be bringing more high-quality, affordable homes to East Lothian.
“These new homes will give people a warm, modern and energy-efficient place to live and help meet the growing demand for affordable housing in the area,” Laura Henderson, Wheatley Homes East’s managing director, said.
Janice Russell, Managing Director at McTaggart Construction said the affordable homes will make “a real difference to people’s lives.”
Those interested in the development’s 29 Livingwell homes for people over 55 are encouraged to contact East Lothian Council, who will be handling applications.