By Ian McConnell

Housebuilder Avant Homes has declared its sites across Scotland are enjoying “continued success”, while flagging its commitment to extend its presence across the central belt.

It struck the upbeat tone yesterday as it launched the first houses at four new developments, comprising 622 new-build properties in total. The projects have a gross combined development value of £169.5 million, the housebuilder said.

The four new sites are Craigowl Law in Dundee, Jackton Green at Jackton in South Lanarkshire, Carron Feld in Larbert, and Draffen Park in Stewarton.

Andrew Gawthorpe, managing director of Avant Homes Scotland, said: “We’ve seen continued success throughout our sites in Scotland and we’re pleased to maintain our commitment to building high-quality homes in desirable locations, by extending our presence across the central belt of Scotland.”

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In conjunction with the developments, Avant Homes has committed to a combined community contribution of £6.8m towards local education, open green spaces, footpath links and local infrastructure.

The first homes at each of these developments have been released for sale, the housebuilder said, with these houses expected to be ready for occupation this autumn.

Avant Homes Scotland has 15 developments under construction.

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Draffen Park and Carron Feld will each offer three, four and five-bedroom homes. Jackton Green comprises two, three and four-bedroom properties. Craigowl Law features a mixture of three and four-bedroom homes.

The first homes at each of these developments have been released for sale, the housebuilder said, with these houses expected to be ready for occupation this autumn.