At lunchtime today, Alex Neil Scotland’s Minister for Housing and Communities launched a major new housing development in the Ayrshire village of Tarbolton.
The project is being taken forward by the Ayrshire housebuilder Hope Homes in partnership with the housing association Ayrshire Housing. On completion, 126 houses will have been built for sale and 30 for affordable rent. Mr Neil said “I have long recognised the quality and commitment of these two Ayrshire companies. I’m pleased that the Government has been able to use its support for the affordable element to complement Hope Homes’ own efforts to provide much needed new homes for sale to the village and with it local construction jobs”. Pearl Boyd Ayrshire Housing’s vice chair also welcomed the continued support of South Ayrshire Council for her Board’s efforts to provide much needed new housing. She was pleased that local Councillor John Allan had been joined by Councillor Hugh Hunter, the former Council leader, and Mairi Low who is one of the Council representatives on Ayrshire Housing’s Board.
Ian Hope of Hope Homes said “Hope Homes and Ayrshire Housing have a longstanding relationship in terms of affordable housing. Projects have already been completed at Dalrymple and Maybole. Beyond Tarbolton, further partnership developments are planned for Fisherton and, as part of a wider regeneration initiative, in Ayr.
Earlier in the day, Mr Neil announced that an extra £1.5 millions will be released this year to Ayrshire’s network of housing associations. This is on top of more support for the new Council house building.
126 houses for sale are planned in four phases. In the first phase of 27, 14 are sold and occupied with a further 5 reserved. A shared equity option is available on application.
The 30 houses for rent have been designed by Ayr based Lawrence McPherson Associates to both meet Ayrshire Housing’s own requirements and to be integrated with Hope Homes’ planning scheme. On completion early next year, 18 four person and 12 six person houses will be available for let. 4 of the six person houses are especially suited to wheelchair users.
Hope Homes Scotland was founded in 1990 by Scott Hope, Anne Hope and Ian Hope. Combining their experience in different areas of business, they have developed a company which has an enviable reputation. They have become well a regarded business in bringing forward affordable high quality developments to Ayrshire’s small burghs and villages. It has successfully addressed a market niche largely ignored by the volume builders. They are now working with the Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment on the Knockroon development as well as on a number of other projects.
The 30 houses for rent represent an investment of £4m. This has been made possible by a Scottish Government Grant of £2.3 m. In addition, South Ayrshire Council made available a grant of £80,000 which has allowed four of the houses to be built to wheelchair standard.
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Lee said at 9:53 pm on August 8th, 2010:
I used to live in Tarbolton and my current landlord is thinking of selling this would be an ideal opportunity for me and my wee girl to return to the village. I would love one of these.
naomi campbell said at 10:16 pm on August 24th, 2010:
i would like to be considered for one of these homes im a single mum with two kids a girl and a boy need to be settled next year as my son goes to school in august and would like to register him where im going to be living
stacie said at 4:45 pm on September 9th, 2010:
Are there any properties available in the lochside area?
suzanne said at 4:06 pm on October 1st, 2010:
i am a mum of 3 i used to live in tarbolton and would love to return and be able to rent as i am in a private let due to anti social behavour from other people and would be able to get help from my family again and be settled
Ross said at 10:12 am on October 6th, 2010:
Hi
If you haven’t filled out a form already, just use the online facility or phone us for a pack. We’ll be delighted to try to help either with housing from us or by pointing you to other possible solutions.
Ross
melissa said at 9:59 am on November 15th, 2010:
hi I am a mother of 2. My children will be 8 and 6 in January and are of opposite sex, I realise I will be eligable for a bigger property as I only have 2 bedrooms at present, would I be considered for one of these properties?
Josie Lowery said at 12:47 am on December 24th, 2010:
i would like to be considered for one of these homes im a single mum with two kids a girl and a boy need to be settled next year as my son goes to school in august and would like to register him where im going to be living
ross said at 10:34 am on December 24th, 2010:
Thanks for your comment, please complete our online housing application form via the website.
Graham said at 8:58 am on January 24th, 2011:
I am a tenant of Ayrshire Housing at present, living in a 3 bedroom maisonette in Maybole which is to big for my needs as I only require a 2 bedroom house. I would like to be considered if possible for one of these house as the 2 bedroom properties would be ideal and I am originally from Prestwick/Ayr and I am the main carer for my ageing mother.
sammy said at 10:06 pm on March 6th, 2011:
Hi i stay in coylton in a 2 bedroom house i am looking for an exchange to prestwick. I know someone who is giving up their house. Can I apply for that 1 and give up my own 1?
Ian said at 2:48 pm on April 19th, 2011:
Hi Sammy, unfortunately exchanges can only take place between two tenants who wish to swap with each other. If you are not already an Ayrshire Housing tenant, please complete our online application form via this website to join our waiting list.
lorna said at 4:02 pm on May 2nd, 2011:
Hi i am living in a 2 bed house but i have a 15 year old girl and a 10 year old boy that share a bedroom, this is no good. I work and pay my rent and i think i deserve a bigger house..
Ian said at 3:35 pm on June 8th, 2011:
Hi Lorna, if you wish to apply to join our waiting list please use our online application form:
http://www.ayrshirehousing.org.uk/online-application-form