The first tenants of a new development of low-cost houses in Arnold have been handed the keys to their new homes.
The first properties at the Bestwood Lodge Drive sites are handed over to Gedling Homes, with tenants already moving in.
Formerly occupied by garages, the eight sites in the development have been transformed to provide 25 new low-cost homes made up of 2, 3, and 4 bedroom houses as well as 1 and 2 bedroom flats.
The homes will be available for people already on the housing list with Gedling Borough Council.
The £3.2 million scheme is the first Gedling Homes has built outright, working in partnership with the Home and Communities Agency and Tanbry Construction.
The scheme is due to be fully completed in spring 2018, with houses handed over in phases throughout the beginning of the year.
Ms Antonia Fryer, who was one of the first tenants to move into the new properties, said: “I am delighted with my new home and would like to thank Gedling Homes for providing such a great home for me and my daughter to live in.
“We are both looking forward to building a new life and creating memories here.”
Jason Cannon, director of Gedling Homes said: “It is fantastic to take handover of these affordable new homes in Arnold.
“This helps our ongoing commitment to provide more homes and bring disused land back into use.
“The Bestwood Lodge development has been built to satisfy the housing needs of a range of different people in the area.”
Not very nice for the residents who have these properties built on their doorsteps