A sheltered housing development in Edinburgh is nearing completion, Scottish Housing News has reported.

The project will comprise of 32 flats for pensioners and will be available for social and mid-market rent from Dunedin Canmore Housing Association.

The development has been delivered in partnership with the Merchant company, Edinburgh City Council, J. Smart & Co and Smith Scott Mullan.

It is anticipated the first residents will be able to move into the properties in early spring 2014.

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Mike Afshar, Chairman of The Merchant Company of Edinburgh's Committee for the Frail and Elderly, is quoted as saying: "The committee was formed to ensure that The Merchant Company responsibly delivered homes of high quality, with good space standards and the provision of social integration for the elderly.

"We are delighted to have Dunedin Canmore Housing Group as a partner in delivering superb homes for the elderly.

"The first phase of 20 units in Brandfield Street, which were officially opened by the Princess Royal in 2009, has been a great success and I'm confident our second phase in Little Road will be as well received."

The Merchant Company will own the development, and will be leased to Dunedin Canmore for 30 years.

(JP/MH)