The two-bedroom flats, built by Barratt Homes, are situated in the town’s Silver Bell development. With rent starting at £500 per month, each apartment features fitted floor coverings, a fully fitted kitchen, bathroom and blinds.

The first open viewing resulted in five of the homes being reserved immediately.

Tenants will enjoy a central location close to transport links and local amenities, as well as Hamilton Park Racecourse and Strathclyde Country Park.

Lowther Homes, part of Wheatley Group, owns, lets and manages a portfolio of more than 700 quality homes for mid-market and full-market rent across central Scotland.

Gillian Lavety, Wheatley’s business development director, said: “These new-build homes offer people the option of an affordable, quality home to rent, and are already proving popular.

“The new homes are a fantastic addition to our growing portfolio. They’re one part of our plan to provide more affordable homes over the coming years – and to drive up standards in the private rented sector.”

Lowther works with its partner organisations in Wheatley to deliver an unrivalled combination of services. As a developer, letting agent and property-management specialist, it provides round-the-clock customer care and a 24/7 repairs service through its Glasgow contact centre.

The Lowther Homes portfolio is set to grow even further during the summer with a new development of mid-market rental flats in Yoker nearing completion.