Cala Homes has broken ground on a multimillion-pound investment across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire after completing the purchase of four key sites.
The housebuilder has started work on four developments that will deliver much-needed homes and could support over 1,000 jobs across the region, including 600 direct construction roles.
The Westhill-based firm, which was acquired by Patron Capital and Sixth Street Partners last year, is also actively seeking both short-term and strategic land opportunities to invest further in North-east Scotland.
Cala plays a vital role in creating quality housing, jobs, and supporting economic growth across the region, delivering around a quarter of the area’s new-build homes in 2024.
It has started work on 303 homes across sites at Oldfold Village in Milltimber (92 homes), Upper Lochton in Banchory (68 homes), and Grandhome (76 homes) and Silverburn (67 homes) in the Bridge of Don.
Ross Maclennan, Land Director, Steve Jarvie, Construction Director, and Fraser Carr, Regional Director.
Ross Maclennan, Land Director at Cala Homes (North), said: “Purchasing and commencing work on four sites across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire in quick succession is a positive step towards bringing new homes to the region and continuing Cala’s presence in some of the most sought-after areas.
“This significant investment, across the four projects, shows our commitment to Cala North, where demand for high-quality housing remains strong.
“By focusing on creating vibrant, well-connected communities, we aim to enhance the lives of our future homeowners and support the wider economy.”
Steve Jarvie, Construction Director, Fraser Carr, Regional Director, and Ross Maclennan, Land Director.
He added: “Our land and planning team is actively seeking to invest in more sites located in desirable locations, and we have the expertise to unlock potential across the full range of planning and development opportunities.”
“It is well documented that there is an undersupply of homes in Scotland, and Aberdeen has recently declared a housing emergency. Private sector investment from housebuilders like Cala is fundamental to addressing these challenges.
“Every home we build leverages money for social and affordable housing, as well as helping to meet demand for homes at multiple levels of the local market.
“By proactively purchasing land in the North-east, we can continue to deliver thriving, sustainable new communities that showcase the very best of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.”
Cala has also secured planning permission for a further development at Conglass in Inverurie (95 homes), which will provide further jobs and investment when work begins later in the year.
If you have a land opportunity you wish to discuss, please contact the Cala Homes (North) land team via www.cala.co.uk/northland