Applications now open for new homes in Aviemore exclusively available to local key workers
Homes are being made available in Aviemore solely for key workers to help tackle growing problems with staffing critical local public services in the strath.
Emergency services staff, GPs and other healthcare workers, teachers and care staff will be amongst those eligible to apply for the properties.
HHA is just about to take delivery of the seven mid-market rent (MMR) homes at Tulloch Home’s Bynack More development near the centre of Aviemore.
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The three-bedroom family homes will be available to rent from next month at MMR tenure - typically lower than private rent and slightly higher than affordable housing.
The project has been delivered with more than £500,000 funding support from the Scottish Government via its Rural Affordable Homes for Key Workers Fund, Highland Council and Inverness and Highland City Region Deal.
HHA chief executive Gail Matheson said: “It is vital that local people in rural communities, like Aviemore, have access to modern and fairly priced rental accommodation otherwise we risk pushing skilled workers away from the region.
“Rural communities need schools, healthcare services and social care support, and HHA is proud to offer homes exclusively for professionals working in these sectors.”
She added: “We’re looking forward to welcoming our new tenants over the coming weeks.”
Housing Minister Paul McLennan said: “Good quality housing is essential to attract and retain people in our rural communities.
“Supported by over £0.5 million, from the Rural Affordable Homes for Key Workers Fund, these homes will have such a positive impact on the community in Aviemore, supporting business and providing affordable homes to families.
“We will continue to focus on boosting affordable housing supply, investing over £600 million this financial year, to deliver more high quality, permanent homes in the right place for everyone.
“Working with partners such as Highland Council and HHA, demand led funds such as this and the £30 million Rural and Island Housing Fund, help address specific rural housing need.”
HHA will manage the allocation of the homes and applications are now open.
The spacious three-bedroom family homes feature open-plan living and kitchen spaces with private garden space.
In a separate deal with Tulloch Homes, HHA will take handover of 41 apartments at the Bynack More development in 2026.
HHA said this was in response to the growing demand for flats in the region. The properties will be available at mid-market rent, complementing its existing portfolio.
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