Welcome to Langstane Housing Association
Welcome to Langstane Housing Association
Langstane Housing Association provides good quality affordable homes in Aberdeen city, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
Latest News
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Sam Clark leaves Langstane
After 10 years with the Association Sam from our DLO/Property Services team has decided to move into a role at another Housing Association.
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Rent Increase Consultation 2019
Look out for your Rent Increase Consultation.
For the first time we are providing the choice between two possible options for the rent increase.
We need your opinion.
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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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Deadline for warm home discount
The last day to apply on line for the £140.00 warm home discount from SSE is the 4th February 2019. Click for more info.
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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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Last call for the full tenant survey!
594 Langstane tenants have taken part in the satisfaction survey since it launched in October 2018.
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Langstane Winter Newsletter 2018
Your copy of Langstane News is on the way. See pages 8 & 9 for staff updates and page 11 for a delicious recipe of a Christmas favourite!
Click here to read Langstane News Winter 2018.
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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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Help and Support at Christmas
Christmas can be a difficult time of year for some. Here is some information about where you can go for support and hot food if needed.
Please feel free to pass this information to anyone who would benefit from some help and support.
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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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Halloween bake sale to raise funds
Langstane staff held a Halloween bake sale today to raise funds for Social Bite's 'Sleep in the Park'.
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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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Our full tenant survey is on the way!
We will very soon be sending out our full Tenant Satisfaction Survey which we complete every three years.
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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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Update on the NETRALT Mystery Shopping project
NETRALT tenants and residents have been awarded the runner up prize!
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Coming soon with your winter newsletter
When you receive your Winter Newsletter there will be a insert special about our Tenant Participation Strategy Review!
We look forward to hearing from you!
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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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Tenant Satisfaction Survey Results 2016
The results of the Tenant Satisfaction Survey 2016 are ready to view.
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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.
