New homes for 2 of Midlothian House Project team this week tenancies signed and keys given

New homes for 2 of Midlothian House Project team this week tenancies signed and keys given

Posted 5th March 2021

For the team at Midlothian House Project, it is two very different journey's for the two new tenants but it is still a massive achievement for everyone involved in the planning and organising of these properties.

For Tegan and her young daughter this has been really exciting as they have been in 3 temporary tenancies and this will be their first permanent and forever home. Tegan stated when seeing inside for the first time, “it feels like home, can’t wait to get started on it” .

As for Amber this will be her first time experience moving from residential care into her own permanent home. Amber stated, “I know it’s a lot but I have the supports to help me, can’t believe I have the keys to my own house”.

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