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NOMINATION RESALE09 Sep 2010
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the average rent for a house?
The Society operates a rent policy which aims to be affordable for working people on modest incomes. The average rent for a flat or house is £200 - £250 per month depending on amenities (such as a garden). In both cases a service charge may apply for communal landscaping, for example.
Will I qualify for help with the rent?
Albyn Housing & Communities and Support staff can give you advice on entitlement to benefits
How can I participate in the Society?
Tenants or a members of the public may apply to become a member (or shareholder) of the Society. Members have a £1 share in the Society and gain voting rights at the AGM and may stand for election to the Board as well as receiving the Annual Report and Accounts. Tenants and Sharing Owners can join one of the Society's residents groups or take part in our Area Forums or focus groups.
How long will I have to wait for a house?
There is no set waiting time, it depends on how many points you have been awarded and how many properties become vacant in the area you require of the size you require. Points can be awarded for sharing facilities, living with family, overcrowding, living in insecure accommodation, relationship breakdown and medical reasons.
When you build new homes in an area, how are the houses allocated?
Houses are allocated from the Highland Housing Register. Applicants can fill in one shared form to be considered by all the housing associations and The Highland Council. In pressured rural or regeneration priority areas we may operate a "Communities Lettings Initiative" giving priority to applicants with a well-established need to live in the community.
How can Albyn help us get affordable housing in our community?
Development staff are keen to hear from communities who feel that they suffer from a lack of affordable housing. We can give advice on the range of grant mechanisms available and help in assessing the need, and making the case for, investment, particularly where there are community sustainability or economic development issues involved.
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t 01349 852978
e send email
98-100 High Street,
Invergordon, Ross-shire IV18 0DL
tel 01349 852978 | fax 01349 853859 | email office@albynhousing.org.uk
A Scottish Charity: SC027123 | Register of Scottish Landlords: 64 | Register of Friendly Societies: 1776R (S)
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