Welcome to Langstane Housing Association
Welcome to Langstane Housing Association
Langstane Housing Association provides good quality affordable homes in Aberdeen city, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
Available Properties
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Studio Flat Available at St Mary Street, Peterhead
We are currently taking applications for 1 property in Peterhead
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Two Bedroom Property Available at The Old Mill, Portsoy
We are currently taking applications for 1 property at our new development in Portsoy
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1 bed Mid Market property available at Marischal Street
Langstane Property Ltd currently have a mid market rent flat available at Marischal Street for £375 per calendar month.
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2 bed Mid Market property available at Castleton Lane
We currently have a mid market rent flat available at Castleton Lane for £525 per calendar month.
Latest News
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18 September 2019 is #ScottishHousingDay
It is also our 'Staff Away Day' with teams visiting a number of neighbourhoods across Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray between 10am - 4pm - click for more information.
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Office Closures
Our Aberdeen and Elgin offices will be closed on the 18th, 20th and 23rd September. Please click for more information.
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Help available from our Tenant Welfare Advisor
If you would like help with Universal Credit or any other benefit please click for more information on how we can help
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Annual General Meeting 2019
Members unable to attend the Annual General Meeting can appoint a representative to vote on their behalf. Your representative need not be a member however the Association must have a completed Proxy Form at least five days before the meeting at which you want to be represented. Proxy Forms can be obtained by contacting the main switchboard on 01224 423000.
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Bogus Callers Incidents Scotland
Please click for more information on how you can keep yourself, your family and friends and your community safer by being aware of what's happening with Bogus caller/Doorstep crime.
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Home Security While On Holiday
Going on holiday – before you go take a look at some advice and tips from Moray Community Safety Partnership to help keep your home safe
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NETRALT win at TIS awards
North East Tenants Residents and Landlords together (NETRALT) win another award!
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Langstane purchase mobile CCTV unit
We have purchased a mobile CCTV unit that can be installed externally to monitor our schemes - click to read more..
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Langstane News Summer 2019
Your copy of Langstane News is on the way. See page 2 for an update on the recently completed Full Tenant Satisfaction Survey and then page 12 for a fab summer snack!
Click here to read Langstane News Summer 2019.
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Stonehaven footpath closure notification
Please be aware that as of Monday 27th May 2019, for 4 months, there will be a footpath closure and temporary restriction of traffic.
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Our new Allocation Policy is now live
Here's our brand new Allocation Policy after our tenant consultation
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Update from ALLPAY on their Internet Payments
Allpay are delighted to announce that from Tuesday 23rd April their Internet Payments website will be fully mobile ready, giving customers a better experience when paying their bills via mobile devices.
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Langstane working with energy funding company ‘Union Technical’
We are currently working with an energy funding company called 'Union Technical' to improve the energy efficiency of all properties.
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Update from Our Power on new supplier
Ofgem has appointed Utilita Energy Limited to take on supplying Our Power’s 31,000 domestic customers.
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Our Power ceases trading. Advice for customers is available
Our Power, an energy supplier with about 38,000 domestic customers, has ceased to trade.
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Allpay launch new payment App
The new app is now available for downloading so you can pay rent anytime, anywhere!
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The Big Sleep-out update!
So the ‘Big Sleep-out’ has been completed by the Langstane team and their like minded colleague from WorkingRite.
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Application system goes live
We have now gone live with our own waiting list. To apply for housing or a transfer please follow links to see more information.
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Donation to Salvation Army
Donation to Salvation Army of insulated mugs for Winter Feeding programme
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Accessible and Adaptable Housing
The Equality and Human Rights Commission have just released a publication on accessible and adaptable housing.
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Langstane’s staff sleep in the park!
All in a good cause that is! Staff from Langstane Housing Association’s Social Justice Team, together with a like-minded colleague from WorkingRite, will join 12,000 other participants under the stars as part of Social Bite’s ‘Sleep in the Park’.
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Housing (Scotland) Act 2014 tenancy changes
We have recently written to all tenants about the changes to the Scottish Secure Tenancy Agreement that are coming soon under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2014.
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Langstane staff complete Qualification
Langstane Housing Association congratulates staff Amber Anderson, David Campbell, Charlotte Pattinson and Hannah Trail on passing YouTrain ‘Digital Applications Support SCQF Level 6’.
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Langstane awarded ‘Make a Stand’ pledge certificate
Langstane is proud to announce that we have received our certificate for signing the Chartered Institute of Housing’s Make a Stand pledge.
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Langstane Housing Association appoints its Office Bearers
On Tuesday, 18 September, Langstane Housing Association held its 40th Annual General Meeting.
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Langstane supports the Make a Stand Campaign
Langstane Housing has given its support to the Make a Stand campaign developed by the Chartered Institute of Housing in partnership with Women’s Aid and the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance.
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Grampian Women’s Aid & 20 common myths about domestic abuse
Grampian Women’s Aid offers a free, confidential and non-judgemental service to women, children and young people in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire who have experienced domestic abuse.
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Model Lodging House Cubicle Mock up
Langstane Housing Association’s roots came from the lodging houses of the 60s and 70s. The lodging houses and night shelters were the only refuge many people had if they had fell on hard times. These were often places of last resort with conditions less than satisfactory.
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NETRALT Mystery Shopping tenant project
NETRALT tenants and residents have recently come together to take part in a Mystery Shopping project.
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Langstane Housing Association introduces Electric Vehicle Charging Points
Langstane Housing Association successfully gained grant funding to provide an electrical vehicle charging point at its Aberdeen base.
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Langstane employees pass City & Guilds training course
Langstane Housing Association wishes to congratulate our Property Services Officers, Toni Sherriffs, Andrew Kemp, Neil Irvine and Colin Hay on passing their recent City & Guilds training course ‘Understanding buildings and managing repairs’.
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What to do if you have lost a key
Please make sure when you lose keys that you replace them as soon as possible. This will mean you only pay for individual keys and avoid a recharge for a lock change.
If you have someone who you trust maybe leave a spare key with them for emergencies.
If you have any questions regarding key replacements please call 01224 423000.
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City & Shire Guide to Universal Credit
In anticipation of the launch of Universal Credit Full Service in the area this year Langstane has worked together with Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils along with Grampian, Castlehill and Sanctuary Housing Associations on a “City and Shire Guide to Universal Credit”.
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Conference Suite for Hire
Please click here to see information on the use of the Fitzpatrick Suite and the List of Charges.
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Langstane Housing Association Staff Away Day - ‘Be the best we can be’
Langstane Housing Association’s senior management team expressed their heartfelt thanks to all the staff and Board of Management members who participated in the recent away day. This was planned to help inform a revised Business Plan that will set the Association’s direction for the next three years.
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Universal Credit Videos and further information
Please click here for useful video links on Universal Credit (UC) Full Service and link to GOV.UK.
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Langstane Housing Association donates to Salvation Army ‘Cosy Clothes Appeal’
After volunteering with the Salvation Army in late November 2017 to provide hot soup and sandwiches for those who may be homeless or rough sleeping, Susan Henderson, Langstane’s Finance Manager, was struck by how unprepared some people were for such freezing temperatures over the winter period.
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Fire Safety Policy Feedback
We have recently sent out a tenant consultation with our Winter Newsletter.
Please click here to see our Fire Safety in Communal Areas Policy.
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Coming soon with your summer newsletter!
When you receive your Summer Newsletter there will be a insert special about the opportunities available to get involved in Tenant Participation!
We look forward to hearing from you.
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NESCol openday 11th May
North East Scotland College (NESCol) are opening their doors at their Aberdeen and Altens Campuses on Saturday 11 May 2019 @ 10am to 2pm
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Update on the NETRALT Mystery Shopping project
NETRALT tenants and residents have been awarded the runner up prize!
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Universal Credit ‘Full Service’ Claims
From later this year Universal Credit will be rolled out to other claimants including couples and families.
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Langstane’s chosen charity of the year
Earlier this year the staff at Langstane Housing Association was given the opportunity to nominate a charity to support throughout 2017.
The successful charity this year is Archway. -
Working together with NESCU
We work in partnership with NESCU on a furniture project so we have attached their leaflet to the website for further information.
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Spotlight Magazine
We have just launched our latest edition of the Spotlight Magazine. Please follow the links attached to access the magazine via a desktop or mobile device.
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Free Benefit Advice
Not sure if you are claiming all the benefits you are entitled too?
Confused about the new changes and how this affects you?
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Aberdeen North Foodbank up and running again
Please contact our Tenancy Sustainment team for vouchers on 01224 423000 if you are in crisis need
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Serious Fire in Aberdeenshire scheme
There has been a serious fire in one of the Association’s tenement blocks in Aberdeenshire.
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Langstane and Safety Scotland
Langstane Housing Association Ltd is proud to be working with Safety Scotland.
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Latest Affordable Housing Development for Aberdeen
Langstane Housing Association Ltd is delighted to add to its affordable housing provision in Aberdeen with the addition of 35 new-build homes at Copper Beech Court, Auchinyell Road, Garthdee, Aberdeen, AB10 7GL.
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Tenant Participation Champions 2016
Langstane Support Services Team and tenant Ronnie Boyle won awards at the 2016 TPAS Scotland awards for the Tenant Participation Champion of the Year!
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Important Information for new tenants
Housing Benefit and the housing element of Universal Credit for Social Housing tenancies created after 1st April 2016 is to be capped at the local housing allowance levels from 1st April 2018.
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Help with Universal Credit
Visit our new web page to find out more about Universal Credit and how it may affect you.
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Low Cost Home Ownership
Scottish Government Open Market Shared Equity Scheme
Applications are currently being accepted for the Open Market Shared Equity Scheme which aims to help first time buyers on low to moderate incomes who wish to purchase a home on the open market but cannot afford to pay the full market price for a property.
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Cutting the Ribbon at Castleton Lane
New landlord Stockethill Homes Limited was delighted when Lord Provost George Adam agreed to open their first mid-market scheme at Castleton Lane, Aberdeen.
