Construction work has been completed on eight energy efficient homes at Springfield in Duns.

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) has now handed over the keys to the tenants.

BHA purchased the site from Springfield Properties, which was funded by a Scottish Government grant and supported by Scottish Borders Council (SBC).

The Scottish Government has also given grant funding towards the construction of the new homes with BHA funding the balance and the work is being carried out by Springfield Properties. The development will contribute to SBC's targets for much needed affordable housing for families in the Scottish Borders.

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In total 29 affordable homes are being built, with the first eight completed ranging from two and three-bedroomed properties. Future handovers will include a mix of four cottage flats, 12 two-bedroomed houses and five three-bedroomed homes. The development is expected to be completed by November 2020.

BHA have been working with Springfield Properties for the first time on this development. They are well known for delivering high quality housing for registered social landlords and local authorities throughout Scotland and are committed to using Borders contractors whenever possible.

Angela Taylor, BHA’s Property Director said: "This development is our first project working with Springfield Properties and we are delighted to be delivering these high quality affordable new homes in Duns, working with our partners the Scottish Government and Scottish Borders Council to provide much needed affordable housing in the area.

|All of these homes have been built to high energy efficiency standards, with air source heat pumps for hot water and central heating, which will make them cost effective for the families living in them."