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Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Tenants move into £16m Bishopbriggs social housing site
Loretto Housing Association, part of Wheatley Group, has completed the first phase by constructing 16 new homes on the grounds of the old Bishopbriggs High School. The homes were built by Barratt and David Wilson Homes and consist of two blocks of eight one-bedroom flats. Loretto Housing Association has completed the first phase by constructing 16 new homes (Image: Supplied) An additional 28 flats, including a combination of two and three-bedrooms, are projected to be ready in September. The new homes in the South Crosshill area were partially funded with £4.5m from the Scottish Government. Read more: 'Really shocked': More Barrhead trees to be chopped down despite opposition One of the new tenants, 77-year-old Jim Callaghan, moved into his new home with his wife Moira. He said: "We had been renting privately before, and the rent was getting to be very expensive. "So, we decided we needed to move. "We were delighted to get this new flat. "It's easier to look after and we are very happy with it." Jim Callaghan (Image: Supplied) Laura Henderson, managing director of Loretto Housing Association, said: "These much-needed homes will provide secure, affordable accommodation for people, including individuals and couples who may be struggling to find suitable housing in the area. "With demand for one-bedroom properties continuing to grow – particularly among older residents, young people starting out, and those looking to live independently – this development will help to address a real gap in the housing market." Andy Curran, managing director of Barratt and David Wilson Homes West Scotland, said: "Working alongside Loretto Housing Association on this important development in Bishopbriggs supports our ongoing commitment to bringing more high-quality, energy-efficient homes to the West Scotland. "These new homes represent a significant investment in the local area and will provide secure, modern accommodation for residents for many years to come. "We look forward to seeing the positive impact this development will have as the next phase progresses."
Scotsman
7 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Loretto delivers new affordable homes in Bishopbriggs
Tenants have been handed the keys to homes in a new £16 million social housing development. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Loretto Housing Association, part of Wheatley Group, has built 16 new homes on the site of the former Bishopbriggs High School as part of the first phase Constructed by Barratt and David Wilson Homes, the development consists of two blocks of eight one-bedroom flats. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A further 28 flats, a mix of two and three-bedrooms, are expected to be ready in September. Jim Callaghan outside his new Bishopbriggs home. Tenant, Jim Callaghan, 77, moved into his new home with wife, Moira, also 77. He said: 'We had been renting privately before, and the rent was getting to be very expensive. So, we decided we needed to move. We were delighted to get this new flat. It's easier to look after and we are very happy with it.' The funding for the new homes in the South Crosshill area includes £4.5m from the Scottish Government. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Laura Henderson, Managing Director of Loretto Housing Association, said: 'These much-needed homes will provide secure, affordable accommodation for people, including individuals and couples who may be struggling to find suitable housing in the area. Jim Callaghan loves his new home. 'With demand for one-bedroom properties continuing to grow – particularly among older residents, young people starting out, and those looking to live independently – this development will help to address a real gap in the housing market.' Andy Curran, Managing Director, Barratt and David Wilson Homes West Scotland, said:"Working alongside Loretto Housing Association on this important development in Bishopbriggs supports our ongoing commitment to bringing more high-quality, energy-efficient homes to the West Scotland.
Scotsman
08-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Wheatley named UK's biggest builder of social rented homes
Wheatley Group has once again been named the UK's largest builder of social rented homes. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Scotland's leading housing, care and property-management group topped Inside Housing magazine's annual survey of new-build activity across the UK. Wheatley delivered more social rent homes than any other housing provider in the UK in 2024-25, building 563 homes for social rent in the last year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In addition, Wheatley also completed 281 homes for mid-market rent, for households with a gross annual income of up to £46,000 and who have no priority for social housing but cannot afford to buy their own home. Shandwick Street, Glasgow Steven Henderson, Wheatley Group Chief Executive, said: 'Being named the UK's biggest builder of homes for social rent once again is a real badge of honour and reflects Wheatley's strong commitment to tackling the housing crisis. 'Over the past decade, we've built more energy-efficient homes for social rent than any other organisation in the UK, transforming communities and giving thousands of families a safe place they're proud to call home. 'However, we won't stop here. By working closely with the Scottish Government and our local authority partners, we are already on track to deliver nearly 700 social and mid-market homes in this coming financial year.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Wheatley also saw a sharp rise in the overall delivery of new flats and houses, with 844 homes completed in 2024-25 – up 142% on the previous year. Wheatley's new-build programme is delivered by its Registered Social Landlords – Wheatley Homes Glasgow, Wheatley Homes East, Wheatley Homes South and Loretto Housing – with support from government and local partners.
Scotsman
08-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Wheatley named UK's biggest builder of social rented homes
Wheatley Group has once again been named the UK's largest builder of social rented homes. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Scotland's leading housing, care and property-management group topped Inside Housing magazine's annual survey of new-build activity across the UK. Wheatley delivered more social rent homes than any other housing provider in the UK in 2024-25, building 563 homes for social rent in the last year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In addition, Wheatley also completed 281 homes for mid-market rent, for households with a gross annual income of up to £46,000 and who have no priority for social housing but cannot afford to buy their own home. Shandwick Street, Glasgow Steven Henderson, Wheatley Group Chief Executive, said: 'Being named the UK's biggest builder of homes for social rent once again is a real badge of honour and reflects Wheatley's strong commitment to tackling the housing crisis. 'Over the past decade, we've built more energy-efficient homes for social rent than any other organisation in the UK, transforming communities and giving thousands of families a safe place they're proud to call home. 'However, we won't stop here. By working closely with the Scottish Government and our local authority partners, we are already on track to deliver nearly 700 social and mid-market homes in this coming financial year.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Wheatley also saw a sharp rise in the overall delivery of new flats and houses, with 844 homes completed in 2024-25 – up 142% on the previous year.
Glasgow Times
07-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Wheatley named UK's biggest builder of social rented homes
Wheatley Group delivered 563 homes for social rent during 2024-25, according to Inside Housing magazine's annual survey of new-build activity across the UK. The group also completed 281 homes for mid-market rent, aimed at households earning up to £46,000 who do not have priority for social housing but cannot afford to buy. Read more: Pilot project in Glasgow hopes to change future of housebuilding Plans submitted for dozens of new affordable homes in Glasgow Steven Henderson, chief executive of Wheatley Group, said: "Being named the UK's biggest builder of homes for social rent once again is a real badge of honour and reflects Wheatley's strong commitment to tackling the housing crisis. "Over the past decade, we've built more energy-efficient homes for social rent than any other organisation in the UK, transforming communities and giving thousands of families a safe place they're proud to call home. "However, we won't stop here. "By working closely with the Scottish Government and our local authority partners, we are already on track to deliver nearly 700 social and mid-market homes in this coming financial year." In total, Wheatley completed 844 new homes in 2024-25, representing a 142% increase on the previous year. The group's new-build programme is delivered through its Registered Social Landlords, including Wheatley Homes Glasgow, Wheatley Homes East, Wheatley Homes South, and Loretto Housing, with support from government and local partners.
