The latest development by Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) and its subsidiary company Persevere Developments Limited (PDL) was officially opened by Malcolm Chisholm MSP this week.

The new affordable housing development at Albion Road consists of 42 high quality and energy efficient homes, including 10 one bedroom, 25 two bedroom and seven three bedroom properties, which will provide 35 new homes for mid market rent and seven for social rent.

The properties benefit from a high level of energy efficiency with heating and hot water provided from gas combination boilers augmented by heat recovery systems, enhanced levels of insulation and timber frame construction.

Malcolm Chisholm, Labour MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith, said: “I am delighted to have officially opened this outstanding housing development. There is always a desperate need for more affordable homes in this city and I am pleased that once again Port of Leith Housing Association is providing such high quality, energy efficient homes.”

Keith Anderson, chief executive of PoLHA, said: “Building high-quality, affordable housing in Leith and North Edinburgh is at the heart of what we do and Albion Road complements our existing mix of developments in the city.

“Local people still have difficulties in accessing good quality homes which is why Albion Road will help meet a wider range of needs.”

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