Humza Yousaf, Secretary for Health and Social Care and Mairi McAllan, Minister for Environment, Biodiversity and Land Reform made a joint Ministerial visit to Lanark-based Clydesdale Housing Association this week. Mr Yousaf and Ms McAllan toured the CHA Community Hub and learned about the supporting role the Association plays in the rural community – partnerships …
2022 Tenant Satisfaction Results
Clydesdale Housing Association (CHA) recently completed a survey of all its tenants, to gauge overall levels of satisfaction and to help identify households struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. Representative sample In total 455 interviews were conducted, which is a 54% sample of CHA’s tenants, was carried out by Research Resource, an independent market research company. …
7.5% Rent Increase Decision
Our consultation with tenants over December 2022 and January 2023 provided background on the growing financial challenges facing the Association. Despite a January 2023 inflation rate of 10.1%, many of our main costs are growing at levels that are twice as high: Repairs – 20% increase Planned maintenance contracts – 25% increase Insurance premiums – …
£200 free heating voucher
The Association is pleased to announce that we have, once again, obtained funding through the Social Housing Fuel Support Fund to enable Clydesdale Housing Association to pay £200 directly to your energy supplier on your behalf. This is an increase of £30, on the last two previous payments we have made. This free £200 payment …
Avoiding condensation
Avoiding condensation Condensation is the most common form of unwanted dampness in buildings and occurs when warm moist air comes into contact with a cold surface. Keep homes winter warm We all find that the winter months can be a struggle. With cold, wintry weather; shorter, darker days, we spend more time at home and …
Our Rent Consultation Survey runs from 25th November 2022 to 27th January 2023.
The Scottish Government has said that landlords cannot increase rents before 31 March 2023. Clydesdale Housing Association normally applies a rent increase each year – we confirm this in writing each February. We are required by law to consult customers about any proposed change. We must also explain how we may change what we do …
Having difficulty paying your rent?
Having difficulty paying your rent? In some cases, it’ll be obvious why you’re struggling. Perhaps your income or expenses have suddenly changed for the worse… In other cases, it might simply be you’re living beyond your means. Either way, you’ll need a plan. We know that it can be a difficult and stressful time if …
Practice your escape plan
Practicing your escape plan in advance will help everyone to stay calm if there is a fire It doesn’t take long to make an escape plan and it could save lives. Take a look at https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/…/at-home/escape-plan…
Money Support Scotland
Lots of people are worried about money right now. If you’re one of them, then Money Support Scotland may be able to help you find the support you need. Visit https://crowd.in/Ni0cQn to find out more about the free financial support available to you
Tenants Information Service
The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) is recruiting 12 volunteer Tenant Advisors. This is an exciting opportunity for tenants of social landlords to inform the Regulator’s work and bring a tenant perspective to their scrutiny of landlords’ services. Individuals from all walks of life are encouraged to apply for this voluntary position and be instrumental in …
We want to hear from you
This is a chance for you to tell us about your views regarding repairs that have recently been carried out in your home. Over the next few weeks, you may receive a survey from Target Applications who will send it to our tenants on our behalf. Target Applications will send the survey to you by …