Lar Housing Trust

Hitting the headlines of Scottish Housing News today with our round up of the key outputs from phase one of Lar. For more detail on what has made this pathfinding model so successful, view the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e-6-FUpH

What an incredible couple of weekends at our Port Edgar Former Naval Barracks site! We welcomed almost 300 visitors, many of whom had never been onto this historic site before. Feedback from everyone who attended was very positive, as you can see from a selection of the comments we received below. Our team greatly enjoyed welcoming guests, hearing their stories and history with the site and showcasing our plans while answering questions regarding the development. What a privilege to be able to share the future of the area with some of those people who are also part of it's past. #scottishbuilding #redevelopment #history

We're delighted to welcome Peter Shepherd to Lar as a director at Lar Projects Limited. An exciting time ahead for all of us with the addition of Peter boosting our thriving team at Lar! #scottishhousing #housing

Looking forward to sharing plans for the former Naval Barracks at Port Edgar this weekend with visitors to the first two of our four open days this month. We're expecting 80 visitors on each of the days and are excited to show them round some of the highlights of this landmark site. #landmark #retrofit #renovation #midmarketrent #scottishbuilding

Scotland’s housing crisis needs bold action. One solution? Transforming derelict buildings into vibrant homes and communities. Lar Housing Trust's redevelopment of Port Edgar naval barracks shows what’s possible: 49 new homes, a café, museum, and more. By prioritising such opportunities and leveraging Scotland’s Buildings at Risk Register, significant steps can be taken to address the housing emergency.   Ann Leslie Stuart Riddell Catriona Love #HousingCrisis #Scotland #CommunityRegeneration #MMR #RentalProperty

We were bowled over by the enthusiasm with which our recently announced open days were received and are now delighted to announce three further dates for November! We will be opening our Port Edgar Naval Barracks site on the 24th, 29th and 30th of November and you can book now. Some of the areas of interest we will be including on our tours include the former guard house and cells, the hospital wing and operating theatre and the grounds of this 17 acre site that even boast their own beach! Booking is essential for all three dates, there will be no admittance without registration and tickets are limited to two per person. Click on this link to book: https://lnkd.in/erVSxHJJ

The latest Citylets Report for Scotland’s PRS shows a slowing market with low annual growth in most conurbations with Glasgow recording a 0.5% YOY fall. Market forces and policy heading in opposite directions? Full report: https://bit.ly/3NACoQI ARLA Propertymark Scottish Association of Landlords Rettie Steve Coyle MARLA SafeDeposits Scotland Will Scarlett #prs #landlords #lettingagents #scotlandproperty #propertyinvestment #buytolet

Today, we hosted members from several of the local community groups from the South Queensferry area at our Port Edgar Naval Barracks site, taking in some of the highlights of the development including the former guard house and cells, the hospital wing and operating theatre and grounds. #communityengagement #building #scottishhousing #housing

******ALL TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT HAVE NOW BEEN ALLOCATED - Due to huge demand the tickets for the 23rd November have now all been allocated. We are looking at potential dates for an additional open event to accommodate those interested. Please follow the link at the bottom of the post to register your interest*** We are delighted to announce our Open Day Event at the former Port Edgar Naval Barracks site in South Queensferry, Edinburgh. Our plans to redevelop this historic site at the foot of the Queensferry Crossing have been the subject of intense interest and we want to showcase specific areas to visitors for a special day of guided tours that will allow a first-hand view of the scope of the site, its history and our plans to bring new life to this historic landmark. Some of the areas of interest we will be including on our tours include the former guard house and cells, the hospital wing and operating theatre and the grounds of this 17 acre site that even boast their own beach! The invitation is open to all and it likely to be very popular, so booking is essential. To secure your place for this free, limited availability event, follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/eAcXaNUM

In episode 92, Ann Leslie, CEO of Lar Housing Trust, discusses the completion of the St Kentigern’s Rope Walk development in Edinburgh, including the challenges of working with a historical building and Lar’s commitment to sustainability. We explore Lar’s group structure, how they balance affordability with financial sustainability and also their partnership with RSBi to support social enterprises. Ann also shares insights into Lar’s recent and upcoming developments, her views on the mid-market rent landscape in Scotland, and advice for women balancing career and family life. Listen in full: https://bit.ly/3ZUeRBN Rt Hon Ken Macintosh Mikko Ramstedt Michelle Christie Thomas Ashdown #RSBi #MidMarketRental #AffordableHousing #SustainableHousing #HousingDevelopment #SocialEnterprise #WorkLifeBalance