The 35 new homes have been built on the site of former tenements and University of West Scotland student accommodation in Sutherland Street, offering a mix of two and three-bedroom houses and apartments for social rent.

The homes benefit from off-street parking and environmental features such as solar panels and modern insulation, while larger properties offer private gardens.

Supported with more than £4.7 million of grant funding from the Scottish Government and designed with the needs of the local community in mind, the development provides a mix of apartments and family homes perfectly integrated into local surroundings.

The new homes form the first phase of the wider regeneration of Paisley’s West End, with demolition works progressing on Well Street and Clavering Street to make way for future housing provision for the area.

Cllr Marie McGurk, convener of Renfrewshire Council’s communities and housing policy board, who officially marked the start on site in 2023 was present at the event.

“I’m delighted to see these fabulous new homes now complete,” he said. “Renfrewshire Council and Sanctuary Scotland have been successfully working in partnership for a number of years delivering much needed affordable homes in Renfrewshire.”

Màiri McAllan MSP, cabinet secretary for housing, said: “I’m pleased to see the completion of 35 new homes in Sutherland Street, marking the end of the first phase of the Paisley West End regeneration development.

“Our investment of over £4.7m, working in partnership with Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association and Renfrewshire Council, is delivering high-quality, energy-efficient homes that meet the needs of local families in the area and is helping to strengthen communities.

“We have a strong track record in affordable housing, having delivered more than 140,000 affordable homes between April 2007 and June this year with 100,000 of these made available for social rent.

“Through the Housing Emergency Action Plan, £808m will be available for affordable homes in Scotland this year. This plan also commits up to £4.9 billion through a mix of public and private sector investment over the next four years to support the delivery of around 36,000 affordable homes.”

Gillian Lavety, director of development at Sanctuary Scotland, said: “The growth of our development programme in Renfrewshire is key in addressing the county’s housing emergency and ensuring local people have access to good quality housing.

 “Sanctuary has an impressive track record, delivering award-winning regeneration across Scotland. We continue to work with residents and businesses within the regeneration zone to progress our plans for the next phase as quickly as possible.”