Rented housing

We own and manage more than 4,000 properties for tenants across Scotland.  We offer a choice of amenity, sheltered, very sheltered, housing with care and general needs housing.

The properties and services available differ from development to development, so for full details - including rent and service charges - see our Property Finder for more information.

Sheltered housing

Sheltered housing developments have been designed and built to provide housing and services suitable to meet the needs of people aged 60 and above.

There is a daytime Sheltered Housing Manager who is responsible for the overall management of the development and assists residents to live independently. Personal care to residents is not provided but can be provided by the local council's social work staff or private agencies.

There is controlled entry access and full fire alarm systems. Other facilities may include a communal lounge, laundry for residents' use and guest suites for visiting friends and relatives.

Properties on many sheltered developments are linked to a 24-hour emergency call centre through a pull-cord in each room of a property, or through a personal pendant worn by a resident. An assessment is required to determine which is more suitable.

Amenity housing

Amenity housing developments have been designed and built to provide housing and services suitable for more active people aged 60 and above, although younger applicants can sometimes be considered if they demonstrate a need for this type of housing.

They are similar to sheltered housing but without a Sheltered Housing Manager service or communal facilities.

The properties are self-contained flats, houses or cottages. Most have one bedroom but on some developments two bedroom properties are available. Developments consisting of flats have a secure door entry system.

One some amenity developments, residents are linked to a 24-hour emergency call centre through a pull-cord in each room of a property, or through a personal pendant worn by a resident. An assessment is required to determine which is more suitable.

Very sheltered housing

Very sheltered housing developments have been designed and built to provide housing and services suitable to meet the needs of frailer older people aged 60 or above who are still able to live in their own home with appropriate support.

It has all the features of sheltered housing, and in addition there is a meals service providing two meals a day in a communal dining room.

There is a Very Sheltered Housing Manager who is responsible for the overall management of the development and Support Workers who assist residents to live independently. Support Workers are onsite from 8am to 10pm, and some developments also have an overnight service.

Personal care to residents is not provided but can be provided by the local council's social work staff or private agencies.

Residents in very sheltered developments are linked to a 24-hour emergency call centre through a pull-cord system when staff are off-duty.

General needs housing

General needs housing has been built or renovated for single people, couples or families and varies in design and size, depending on the location. Anyone aged 16 or over can apply to be included on the waiting list.