Loretto Housing Association Builds 29 Affordable Homes for Social Rent in Cardonald

Strategic Insights -

Loretto Housing Association, part of Wheatley Group, is constructing 29 new, energy-efficient homes for social rent at Forfar Avenue in Cardonald. The development includes a mix of one and two-bedroom flats, as well as wheelchair-accessible properties, and a common room for residents to socialize. The new homes cater to the needs of an aging population and will be managed by Loretto, with on-site support from Livingwell, a service for people aged 55 and over. The development is expected to be completed in the spring of 2027.

Key Takeaways:

  • Loretto Housing Association is building 29 affordable homes for social rent at Forfar Avenue in Cardonald.
  • The development includes a mix of one and two-bedroom flats, as well as wheelchair-accessible properties, and a common room for residents to socialize.
  • The homes cater to the needs of an aging population, with on-site support from Livingwell, a service for people aged 55 and over.
  • Loretto will manage the new homes, with support from Livingwell to provide a safe, secure home, support with wellbeing, and activities to reduce isolation.
  • The partnership involves collaborations with the Scottish Government, Glasgow City Council, and McTaggart Construction Ltd.
  • Loretto Housing Association is part of Wheatley Group, which owns and manages over 93,700 homes and was named the UK's biggest builder of social housing in 2023.
  • McTaggart Construction Ltd is an award-winning company that works closely with Loretto to deliver quality, safe, and affordable housing.

Statistics:

  • 29 new affordable homes for social rent are being built at Forfar Avenue in Cardonald.
  • The development includes 20 one-bedroom flats and 9 two-bedroom flats.
  • 4 wheelchair-accessible units are included in the development.
  • The common room will be available for residents to socialize.
  • The development is expected to be completed in the spring of 2027.
  • Wheatley Group owns and manages over 93,700 homes in the UK.
  • Wheatley Group was named the UK's biggest builder of social housing in 2023.
  • McTaggart Construction Ltd has an award-winning team and has worked on numerous housing developments in Scotland.

Sources:

  • Wheatley Group press release [31 May 2023]
  • BBC Scotland article [28 February 2023]
  • Glasgow City Council website, Forfar Avenue development page
  • McTaggart Construction Ltd website, News section