The Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has officially opened Scotland's first HUSK Garages to Homes (G2H) development in Jedburgh. The launch event took place on Tuesday, 5 August, welcoming tenants and partners to Butler Court, where four accessible bungalows have been created.

The development, delivered in partnership with HUSK, transforms disused garage blocks into high-quality, spacious, and energy-efficient homes without the need for major demolition, reducing waste and environmental impact. In total, there will be 10 two-bed and 3 one-bed homes across the Jedburgh sites and a further six homes in Hawick in the coming weeks.

The new homes come with key features such as air source heat pumps and PV solar panels, and have been given an A-rated EPC. They are designed with fully level access, including adapted shower rooms to ensure accessibility for all residents.

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Julia Mulloy, SBHA Chief Executive, said: "This development is a fantastic example of how we can think differently about the spaces in our communities. By transforming disused garages into much-needed homes, we're increasing housing options within communities and enhancing the local environment for residents. We would like to thank South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) whose funding allowed the initial feasibility study to be carried out in partnership with Berwickshire Housing Association, as well the Scottish Government, Scottish Borders Council and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). We would also like to thank all those who gave their feedback through pre-planning and planning consultations, allowing us to ensure that this housing solution meets local needs."

Sally Thomas, SFHA Chief Executive, added: "Scotland is experiencing a housing emergency – with a quarter of a million people still waiting for an affordable home so the need is huge and growing.

"As well as more homes, they need to be the right homes, in the right places. Homes that meet people's needs, in places they want to live. It's developments like Butler Court that help us get there — delivering affordable, sustainable and, most importantly, accessible housing in local communities where people want to stay."

Russell Edwards, Managing Director of HUSK, commented: "We're proud to work alongside SBHA to deliver homes that make a real difference. The Garages to Homes model allows us to reuse existing structures in a sustainable way, providing high-quality living spaces while reducing waste and construction time. We look forward to delivering this innovative product across many other areas of Scotland."