HHP announce they’ve built 500 homes since it formed in 2006

Calmax Construction Ltd has recently completed work on three new homes at Winfield Close and Torlum, Isle of Benbecula. Both developments add to the aim of the Comahirle’s Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) with 55 per cent of new affordable homes being developed in rural areas.

With these three new homes, HHP has now completed 421 homes for social rent and 81 homes under the Scottish Government’s Low Income First Time Buyers and New Supply Shared Equity Schemes, since 2006.

Each of these new build properties provide individuals and families with quality affordable homes, built to a high specification and represent a great opportunity for people to lay down roots and enjoy family life in communities right across the Outer Hebrides.

A spokesperson commented: “This is right at the heart of why we do what we do, and it is very rewarding to see these homes being lived in and appreciated.

“We are grateful to everyone who helped bring these homes to life including our staff, those who provided land, our partners at the Comhairle and Scottish Government, our contractors and our development agent, Tighean Innse Gall (TIG) for their continued support in achieving this build programme and helping us fulfil our wider aims as a Registered Social Landlord.

HHP’s Chairperson, Iain Macmillan said: “The completion of 500 homes since 2006 is an impressive accomplishment and we would like to thank everyone who has been involved in our Development Programme, both past and present, for their contributions. At HHP we strive to keep the tenant at the centre of everything we do, and the hard work that goes into developing, constructing, maintaining and enjoying these new homes is testament to that.

Scottish Government Housing Minister, Kevin Stewart MSP said: “I would like to congratulate HHP for this impressive achievement. To deliver 500 homes, much quicker than anticipated, is testament to the partnership working. It also shows that our investment, over the current parliamentary term, is delivering on our ambition to provide affordable homes, in the right places, for individuals and communities.”