Affordable Homes handed over in Banff

Castlehill Housing Association has delivered 29 new homes at Golden Knowes in the historic North East town of Banff. These high-quality properties were built by Springfield and will offer much-needed affordable properties to the people of the North East.  

The scheme is named after the coastline with streets named for those who have made a historical impact upon the town. Castlehill’s 29 homes comprise two-bedroom flats and three and four-bedroom houses. There is also a three-bedroom bungalow. Five of these properties are being leased to its subsidiary, Castlehill Housing Trust, to provide accommodation for people with complex needs. 

David Lappin, Castlehill Chief Executive, said, “We are very pleased with the quality of the new homes, they’re energy efficient, which is better for the environment, and our new residents will benefit from the lower running costs. They’re set in a beautiful location, close to nearby amenities, located close to local shops and Banff Primary School, and are a stone’s throw from the scenic Banff coastline.

"It has been a great effort from all involved to get these new homes completed in these challenging times, and we are delighted to have been able to bring some good news to many local families as we move into 2021.” 

Springfield Managing Director of Affordable Housing, Tom Leggeat, said: “At Springfield, we believe everyone deserves a good place to live. We know we can build more good quality homes, for more people, by working with strong partners who have the same vision. We are pleased to have partnered with Castlehill Housing Association for the first time.” 

Castlehill has confirmed all have been let, following a process which met Covid-19 regulations. This new housing helps meet needs identified with our strategic partner, Aberdeenshire Council. The development's delivery was made possible with grants from the Scottish Government and loan funding from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) Bank.