Scottish Government to help build over 1000 low cost homes at Western Harbour in Edinburgh with £76 million loan

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Forth Ports Authority have bid for the loan to build 1 000 affordable homes on derelict ground in the Western Harbour. You’ll be aware that there is a massive demand for such housing across the UK and that the Scottish government is building twice as many per capita as is the English government.

Big increase in affordable housing supply down to Scottish Government investment

This is a massive build which will make a real difference to the situation in Edinburgh. Those with a joint household income of less than £39,000 and are economically active will be able to apply. The government initiative has been described as innovative by the ports authority.

http://www.scottishhousingnews.com/16292/over-1000-low-cost-homes-planned-at-western-harbour-in-edinburgh/

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