Jobs and housing boost for Scotland

Scotland is set to receive a major economic boost as housebuilder Barratt Developments announces plans to begin work on 14 new developments that will see the creation of 1420 new homes.

The new Barratt sites in Scotland include developments in Edinburgh, Haddington, Glasgow, Linwood, Strathven, Aberdeen and Newmachar.

As a reflection of the continued economic recovery in Scotland and the growth in the new build housing market, the new sites will provide over 300 local jobs.

Barratts predominately employs local sub-contractors and tradesmen, which means that local businesses will be able to benefit directly from the projects.

Last year, Barratt Developments created job opportunities for 4,500 people through its housing projects. Overall, the division built around 1,390 homes, 48% of which were constructed on brownfield land.

The expansion plans come on the back of a strong performance in 2015 for the Group, despite the withdrawal of Help to Buy.

Douglas McLeod, Regional Director for Barratt Developments in Scotland, said: “We have seen demand for new homes across Scotland remain high and our new sites will provide more choice for buyers looking to purchase in some of Scotland’s most sought after residential locations.

“It’s also good news for the Scottish economy not just in terms of supporting local construction jobs, but also through the generation of local revenue from new residents spending in local shops and on local services. We know the positive social and economic impacts that our developments can make and we’ll be working closely with all the communities in which we’re building, to make sure we maximise those impacts as we progress.”

 

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