First tenants move into 25 new homes built in Renton

Angela McKenzie and Lynda Mitchell are the first to get the keys to two of 25 new high-quality homes built at Dalquhurn Lane in Renton.

Construction began on the site in October 2024, with AS Homes delivering the development, which includes 15 two-bedroom homes, eight three-bedroom homes, and two four-bedroom homes.

Supported by over £2.6m in Scottish Government grant funding, these properties are said to provide much-needed, energy-efficient and sustainable homes for families in the area.

First tenants get keys to new home in £5.4m housing development. (Image: Jamie Simpson) The new tenants were joined by MSP Jackie Baillie, representatives from West Dunbartonshire Council and Cordale Housing Association.

Angela McKenzie, who is moving into one of the new homes, said: “I am thrilled to be moving into my new home. It will make a big difference to me and my family. The standard of the home is excellent, and I want to thank everyone at Caledonia and Cordale.

"I’m pleased to be able to downsize from my existing home, which allows a family to move in to make new memories.”

Lynda Mitchell, who has just received the keys to her new family home, said: “It is good for me and my kids to move to a larger family home within the same area.

"I am really pleased with the quality of the housing development and cannot wait to move in and start afresh.”

Construction on the site began in October 2024. (Image: Newsquest)

Julie Cosgrove, chief executive of Caledonia Housing Association, added: “We are pleased to support Cordale Housing Association in bringing new affordable homes to the Renton community.

"This is a development we committed to making happen a number of years ago and are delighted to welcome tenants to their new homes today. As ever, partnership working has helped deliver this, and it’s important to express our gratitude and celebrate our achievements together with West Dunbartonshire Council and the Scottish Government.

"We have not yet completed the regeneration of this site, and I look forward to working with West Dunbartonshire Council and Scottish Government to develop the next phase.”

Jackie Baillie MSP said: “I am absolutely delighted that these much-needed new homes are now available for local people. There is a massive demand for high-quality, affordable homes in our communities and a huge waiting list for properties.

"These fantastic new homes, delivered by Caledonia Housing Association, will go some way to helping provide this vital housing supply.”

Councillor Gurpreet Singh Johal, convener of Housing and Communities, said: “I am delighted that tenants have begun to settle in their new homes in Renton.

“Sustainable, affordable homes are much needed, and with the Council’s ambitious house building programme alongside developments through partner housing associations like Caledonia, we are delivering for our residents.”