After the recent transfer of the six new properties at North Road to Shetland Mid-Market Homes (SMMH), the first tenants began to move in last week.
There were 73 applicants for tenancies in the six one-bedroom properties which were advertised at the end of March, and last week the first tenants were given the keys to their homes.
In recent weeks, Shetland Mid-Market Homes has undertaken the final fit-out of the properties to make them ready for occupation.
Shetland Mid-Market Homes LLP is a partnership between Shetland Islands Council and Scottish Futures Trust Investments Limited (SFTi), created to deliver private residential tenancies as an affordable housing option in Shetland.
George Martin of SMMH said: “We’re delighted to now see the first tenants move in to these properties. We plan to continue to expand our portfolio of Mid-Market Homes properties in future, wherever possible, to provide affordable housing options for people on low to moderate incomes. We hope to support access to high-quality housing, while offering rents below typical market levels.”