Perth and Kinross Council has completed the acquisition of six new council houses in Kinross, purchased from a development built by Persimmon Homes.

The development includes four three-bedroom and two two-bedroom houses, all built to a high standard with energy efficiency measures incorporated.

"As a Council we are committed to increasing the number of homes for affordable social rent right across Perth and Kinross, and we are doing this in a number of ways," said Councillor Tom McEwan, Housing and Social Wellbeing Convener. "Our programme of building new Council homes has provided an additional 500 houses and flats since 2012."


The Council invested £1.4 million in the acquisition of these properties, which will provide valuable affordable housing in an area of high demand.

"We are pleased to be working with Perth and Kinross Council to deliver high-quality, affordable homes for local people," said James MacKay, Persimmon North Scotland Managing Director. "Collaboration is crucial to increasing housing supply and we're committed to working closely with our partners to deliver the homes that people need."

The completion of this development marks a significant step in the Council's efforts to increase the availability of affordable housing in Perth and Kinross.