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PUBLIC HOLIDAY – MONDAY 06 OCTOBER 2025

Please note that due to the public holiday on Monday 06 October our telephone service will close at 2pm on …

PUBLIC HOLIDAY – MONDAY 26TH MAY 2025

Please note that due to the public holiday on Monday 26th May our telephone service will close at 2pm on …

PUBLIC HOLIDAY – MONDAY 5TH MAY 2025

Please note that due to the public holiday on Monday 5th May our telephone service will close at 2pm on …

PUBLIC HOLIDAY – MONDAY 21ST APRIL 2025

Please note that due to the public holiday on Monday 21st April our telephone service will close at 2pm on …

POTENTIAL DISRUPTION TO TELEPHONE SERVICE – THURSDAY 20th MARCH 2025

Please note that due to essential maintenance work at 147 Fintry Drive there may be some disruption to our telephone …

TELEPHONE SERVICE FRIDAY 13th DECEMBER 2024

TELEPHONE SERVICE FRIDAY 13th DECEMBER 2024 Please note that our telephone service will be closing at 10.30am on Friday 13th …

Rent Consultation 2025/26 *** Extended to 13 January 2025 ***

Our Annual Rent Consultation should arrive with tenants in the next few days. The Rent Consultation leaflet is here. Tenants …

1,000 Followers on Facebook

Our Facebook page has reached 1,000 followers. Thank you to each and every one of you. We hope you find …

Annual Report 2023/24

Tenants and Members should now have received the Association's Annual Report for 2023/24. It is also available here.

New Improved MyHome Repairs Reporting

At Abertay Housing Association, we always aim to improve our services to help you manage your home and tenancy. When …

Board Member Recruitment

The Association is currently recruiting for three Board Members.  If you are interested in this very rewarding role, please click …

PUBLIC HOLIDAY – MONDAY 7TH OCTOBER 2024

OFFICE CLOSURE MONDAY 7TH OCTOBER 2024 Please note that due to the public holiday on Monday 7th October our telephone …

AGM

Abertay Housing Association held its twenty eighth AGM on Wednesday 18 September 2024 in our Dryburgh Gardens Common Room. We …

Scottish Housing Day – 18 September 2024

Abertay is proud to support Scottish Housing Day – 18 September 2024 ‘Homes for Life’ Abertay aims to enhance the …

AGM Wednesday 18 September 2024

The Association is holding its AGM on Wednesday 18 September 2024 at 1:00pm at our Dryburgh Gardens complex. Food will …

Summer 2024 Newsletter

Please keep an eye out for your summer newsletter which should arrive in the post shortly. The newsletter is also …

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all owners who paid their bills on time this year. Owners who paid on time and had …

Fintry Gala Day 7 September 2024

Citizens Advice Bureau Drop In Sessions

Citizens Advice Dundee are holding drop in sessions at Dundee International Women’s Centre. These sessions are open to everyone regardless …

5 Finavon Place For Sale

5 Finavon Place is for sale. Offers over £82,000. Please click here for further details.

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all owners who completed a survey on buildings insurance. The winners of the prize draw vouchers were …

2024 Gardening Competition

The ever popular Gardening Competition 2024 is back… It’s that time of year again where you can get out into …

OFFICE CLOSURE – WEDNESDAY 12th JUNE 2024

Please note that the office at 147 Fintry Drive and all of the Retirement Housing Complexes will be closed on …

Estate Walkabouts

Our programme of Estate Walkabouts now moves away from Fintry. We will be visiting various locations throughout our estates between …

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all tenants who completed a survey following a repair to their property. The winner of the prize …

PUBLIC HOLIDAY – MONDAY 27TH MAY 2024

Please note that due to the public holiday on Monday 27th May our telephone service will close at 2pm on …

PUBLIC HOLIDAY – MONDAY 6TH MAY 2024

Please note that due to the public holiday on Monday 6th May our telephone service will close at 2pm on …

PUBLIC HOLIDAY – MONDAY 1ST APRIL 2024

Please note that due to the public holiday on Monday 1st April our telephone service will close at 2pm on …

Estate Walkabouts

Our programme of Estate Walkabouts is starting up again on Wednesday 6 March. We will be visiting various locations throughout …

Trees

Spring arrived early at the Association’s Fintry Main. We started planting the first of ten trees to replace some of …

Prize Draw Winners

A huge thank you to those tenants who took time to complete and return the recent rent consultation survey. The …

Christmas Jumper Winner

The winner of our 'Design a Christmas Jumper' is NJ Gibbs, age 6 of Fintry, who will receive a £50 …

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all owners who paid their bills on time this year. Owners who paid on time and had …

Rent Consultation Deadline Extended

Your views are extremely important to us. If you've still not completed our Rent Consultation survey. See the link below …

Uniting for Uniforms

Every year the staff at the Association decide on a worthy local organisation who would benefit from a donation rather …

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS 2023

Please note that our telephone service and office opening times will be as follows over the Festive period: Phones Office …

Funding

The Association has secured funding for a variety of items which will benefit our tenants helping you to save money …

Warm Bank

Are you a tenant of Abertay Housing Association in need of items to keep warm? Get in touch with Linzi …

TELEPHONE SERVICE – FRIDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2023

Please note that our telephone service will be closing at 10.30am on Friday 15th December. The emergency repair service will …

CASH FOR KIDS – MISSION CHRISTMAS 2023

Abertay staff are proud to support the Mission Christmas appeal again this year. If you would like to donate a …

Keeping Pets

There is no doubt, we are a nation of animal lovers. Alas, the headlines recently have reported the negative side …

Annual Report 2022/23

The Association's Annual Report for 2022/23 will shortly be arriving with Tenants and Members. It is also available here.

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all tenants who pay their rent by direct debit. The winner of the prize draw voucher for …

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all tenants who completed a survey following a repair to their property. The winner of the prize …

OFFICE CLOSURE – THURSDAY 19TH OCTOBER AND FRIDAY 20TH OCTOBER

Please note that due to the current weather warning the office will be closed from 3pm Thursday 19th October until …

Community Clean Up

A Take Pride in Your City Community Clean-Up has taken place in the city's North East ward as part of …

Garden Competition Winners 2023

That's a wrap for another year! A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to enter. As always …

PUBLIC HOLIDAY – MONDAY 9TH OCTOBER 2023

Please note that due to the public holiday on Monday 9th October our telephone service will close at 2pm on …

Scottish Housing Day – Corporate Services Director

This year, for Scottish Housing Day, we are celebrating housing as a career. So for this year, we want to …

Scottish Housing Day – Senior Housing Officer

This year, for Scottish Housing Day, we are celebrating housing as a career. So for this year, we want to …

Scottish Housing Day – Career Ready

Earlier this year The Association was involved in the Career Ready initiative, working closely with a young person from Harris …

Fintry Gala Day

We would like to extend a BIG thank you to everyone who came along to the Fintry Gala Day and …

Scottish Housing Day – Income Team Leader

This year, for Scottish Housing Day, we are celebrating housing as a career. So for this year, we want to …

Scottish Housing Day – Income Officer

This year, for Scottish Housing Day, we are celebrating housing as a career. So for this year, we want to …

Scottish Housing Day – Customer Services Team Leader

This year, for Scottish Housing Day, we are celebrating housing as a career. So for this year, we want to …

Summer Scavenger Hunt

Thank you to everyone who entered our Summer Scavenger Hunt in our Summer Newsletter. Our winner is: W Towns of …

Scottish Housing Day – Maintenance Officer

This year, for Scottish Housing Day, we are celebrating housing as a career. So for this year, we want to …

Scottish Housing Day – Housing Officer

This year, for Scottish Housing Day, we are celebrating housing as a career. So for this year, we want to …

Scottish Housing Day

Welcome to September, the month we celebrate Scottish Housing Day. This year, for Scottish Housing Day, we are celebrating housing …

Fintry Crescent Works

You may have noticed our Abertay banner in Fintry Crescent at the moment. We are currently carrying out various upgrade …

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all tenants who completed a survey following a repair to their property. The winner of the prize …

Fintry Gala Day

Fintry Gala day will take place on Saturday 9 June 11am-2pm at Fintry Parish Church. We'll be there. Will you?

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all owners who paid their bills on time this year. Owners who paid on time and had …

Garden Competition 2023

It’s that time of year again… our Garden Competition is calling all green-fingered tenants. Following the overwhelming response to last …

Estate Walkabouts

Our Estate Walkabout Timetable from June to September has been finalised. Check out whether there is one in your area …

Keep Safe Scotland (I am Me)

Our main office at 147 Fintry Drive DD4 9HE is now a Keep Safe location, and, our staff are trained …

Dryburgh Gardens – Lifegate Cafe

31 Easter Eggs collected from our Dryburgh Garden Retirement tenants were handed to Lifegate Community Café earlier this morning for …

The Winners Are:

A huge thank you to every tenant who took time to complete our recent Tenant Satisfaction Survey. Your feedback is …

Public Holiday – Monday 10th April 2023

Please note that due to the public holiday on Monday 10th April our telephone service will close at 2pm on …

Tenant Satisfaction Survey Open Days

You will recently have received your Tenant Satisfaction Survey in the post. If you would like help to complete it …

Estate Walkabouts

Our Estate Walkabout Timetable for the next three months has been finalised. Check out whether there is one in your …

Tenant Satisfaction Survey

We are currently carrying out a tenant satisfaction survey and would very much appreciate your input. Details are available here. …

Energy Advice and Financial Support Event

The Finmill Centre is holding an Energy Advice / Financial Support Pop Up Event on Thursday 9 February 1-3pm. Staff …

Have Your Say – Tenant Satisfaction Survey

Don’t miss out; this is YOUR chance to be heard! You will very shortly be receiving a copy of our …

Competition Winners

A huge thank you to everyone who took time to complete and return their Rent Review feedback. The three winners …

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all owners who paid their bills on time this year. Owners who paid on time and had …

Mission Christmas

Here at Abertay we love to help Cash for Kids with our donations throughout the year and more so when …

Warm Bank

Calling all Abertay tenants – are you struggling to keep warm in these exceptionally cold times? The Association and its …

Rent Consultation 2023/24 Deadline extended to 16 January

The Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 requires social landlords to consult with tenants and take account of their views when making …

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS 2022

Please note that our telephone service and office opening times will be as follows over the Festive period: Phones Office …

TELEPHONE SERVICE – FRIDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2022

Please note that our telephone service will be closing at 11am on Friday 9th December. The emergency repair service will …

Fintry Christmas Lights Switch On

Abertay was one of the sponsors of the Fintry Christmas Lights Switch on held on Friday 2 December organised by …

Fintry Christmas Lights

Come and visit our team at the Fintry Christmas Lights Switch on, Friday 2 December 6:15pm-9:30pm at Fintry Parish Church.

Dundee United Festive Friends

Can you help Dundee United Community Trust's Festive Friends. They are looking for volunteers, donations, or referrals if you know …

LIFT Open Market Shared Equity

The LIFT Open Market Shared Equity scheme is administered by Link Housing and aims to help first time buyers on …

Housing Allocations Policy Review 2022

Since the Housing Allocations Policy was last reviewed in 2016 there have been several significant changes in legislation and guidance …

Fintry Community Council Elections

Fintry Community Council is looking for new members. See here for details.

CASH FOR KIDS – MISSION CHRISTMAS 2022

Abertay staff are proud to support the Mission Christmas appeal again this year. If you would like to donate a …

Defibrillator

Our main office at 147 Fintry Drive now has a defibrillator situated externally on the front of the building to …

Our 25th Anniversary

Today marks the 25th Anniversary of Abertay Housing Association providing affordable housing since 1997, following a Large Scale Voluntary Transfer …

25th Anniversary – A Tenant's View

Later this week, the Association will celebrate 25 years of becoming Abertay Housing Association. To mark the occasion, some of …

25th Anniversary – A Tenant's View

Later this week, the Association will celebrate 25 years of becoming Abertay Housing Association. To mark the occasion, some of …

25th Anniversary – A Tenant's View

Later this week, the Association will celebrate 25 years of becoming Abertay Housing Association. To mark the occasion, some of …

*Deadline Extended* Owner Satisfaction survey

Due to delays caused by Royal Mail strikes, we have extended the deadline for return of completed forms to Monday …

Autumn Holiday – Monday 10th October 2022

Please note that due to the local holiday on Monday 10th October our telephone service will close at 2pm on …

Garden Competition Winners

We are delighted to announce the winners of this year’s garden competition! As always, we were absolutely blown away by …

AGM

Abertay Housing Association held its twenty sixth AGM on Wednesday 21 September 2022 in our Dryburgh Gardens Common Room. We …

Funeral of Her Majesty the Queen

We at Abertay Housing Association are deeply saddened at the death of Her Majesty the Queen. Our thoughts are with …

My Home Availability – Tuesday 30th August

Due to essential maintenance work, My Home will be unavailable for a short while on Tuesday evening. Apologies for any …

£20 and £50 Paper Notes

Paper £20 and £50 notes issued by Scottish banks, the Bank of England and Northern Irish Banks will cease to …

Equality Data Collection returns

We recently contacted all tenants requesting completion of our Equality Data Collection Form. It is really important this form is …

Diamond Wedding Anniversary

The Association would like to extend our congratulations and best wishes to retirement tenants, Mr and Mrs Murray, who recently …

Disruption to Telephone Service – Monday 8th August 2022

Please note that due to essential upgrading work at 147 Fintry Drive there will be some disruption to our telephone …

New Office Opening Hours

From Monday 1 August, the office will be open to the public: MONDAY 10.00am to 4.00pm TUESDAY 10.00am to 4.00pm …

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all owners who paid their bills on time this year. Owners who paid on time and had …

2022 is a Big Year for Abertay Housing Association

October 2022, marks 25 years since the transfer of housing stock from Scottish Homes, which led to the creation of …

Share

The need for health research is essential so new treatments can be developed for conditions such as asthma, cancer, dementia, …

Garden & Veranda / Balcony Competition 2022

If you are proud of your gardening skills, or have noticed your green fingered neighbour’s lovely garden, we want to …

Equalities Data Collection

Calling all Abertay Housing Association tenants… Please see the link/QR code which will take you direct to our Equality Data …

Retirement Property to Rent in Lochee

Abertay Housing Association has a number of retirement complexes across the city. Retirement housing is housing which has some minor …

Platinum Jubilee Bank Holidays – Thursday 2nd & Friday 3rd June 2022

Please note that due to the public holidays on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd June, our telephone  service will close …

Equalities Data Collection Form

Calling all Abertay Housing Association tenants… very shortly you will be receiving our Equality Data Collection Form in the post …

Office Opening to the Public

We reopened the office to the public on a restricted basis starting on Wednesday 1 June. The office is currently …

We Like to Move it, Move it…

Our Dryburgh retirement tenants started a seated exercise programme on Tuesday 3 May – ‘Move it or Lose it’, aimed …

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) – Updated 2 November 2021

Due to the current number of Covid cases in Dundee, the Association is taking precautionary measures. The Office remains closed. …

Public Holiday – Monday 2nd May 2022

Please note that due to the public holiday on Monday 2nd May our telephone service will close at 2pm on …

Public Holiday – Monday 18th April 2022

Please note that due to the public holiday on Monday 18th April our telephone service will close at 2pm on …

Impact of Covid-19 Survey

As we move slowly back to some form of 'normal' life, we are keen to hear from all tenants about …

Open Space Maintenance

The Association has appointed 2 contractors to carry out Open Space Maintenance works from 1 April 2022. T & N …

Property For Sale 14 Denhead Crescent – Under Offer

We have one property for sale at 14 Denhead Crescent at Offers Over £62,000. Closing date Friday 25 February 12:00pm. …

Elf on the Shelf Winners

Thank you to all of those who entered our recent competition and correctly spotted our very own Abertay Elf on …

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all owners who paid their bills on time this year. Owners who paid on time and had …

Low Cost Initiative for First Time Buyers

If you are a Housing Association tenant, you could be eligible for up to 40% towards the cost of buying …

Volunteer Tenant Advisers Wanted

The Scottish Housing Regulator is looking for 12 new independent, voluntary Tenant Advisors to help inform its work. The closing …

Foodbank 2021

Abertay staff have donated food to assist those in need. The local foodbank let us know the types of food …

Christmas and New Year Holidays 2021

Please note that our telephone service will operate as follows over the Festive period: Thursday 23rd December            8.30am to …

Rent Increase Consultation

In January 2022 our Board will make a decision on rents. You will very shortly receive a survey in the …

Winter Newsletter

Our Winter Newsletter will very shortly be coming through a letterbox near you. For your chance of winning a £50 …

Electrical Safety Tests – Urgent Action Required

As a Registered Social Landlord, we are required to follow the mandatory rules for electrical safety tests for all of …

Property for Sale 15 Denhead Crescent

We have one property for sale at 15 Denhead Crescent at Offers Over £60,000. For further details please click here.

Christmas at Charleston

As Christmas approaches, our tenants at Charleston Gardens are getting ready to celebrate the festive season in their new homes. …

Cash for Kids – Mission Christmas 2021

Abertay staff are proud to support the Mission Christmas appeal again this year. If you would like to donate a …

Halloween at Caldrum Street

Our Caldrum Street retirement tenants had a ‘spooktacular’ time at their Halloween party. Everyone got in the spirit of Halloween …

Housing Allocations Policy Review 2021

Since the Housing Allocations Policy was last reviewed in 2016 there have been several significant changes in legislation and guidance …

Property for Rent in Forfar

Abertay Housing Association has 16 properties in New Road Forfar. The properties were completed in 2018 and comprise 8 upper …

Cash for Kids: Clothes Recycling

Have you got a wardrobe full of clothes you don't wear anymore? In need of a clear out? Then recycle …

Public Holiday – Monday 11th October 2021

Please note that due to the public holiday on Monday 11th October our telephone service will close at 2pm on …

My Home

Our portal is now available to all tenants with an active e mail address! You can now easily access information …

Abertay Housing Association Gardening Competition 2021 – The Results

As autumn approaches we would like to celebrate all the hard work our tenants have achieved in their gardens over …

Disruption to Telephone Service

Please note that due to essential works at 147 Fintry Drive there may be some disruption to our Out of …

My Home is here

The wait is finally over…. We would like to welcome our tenants to ‘My Home’ our online portal. If you …

A Fond Farewell

Abertay would like to wish a fond farewell to one of our longest standing tenants Florence (Flo) Stewart. At 97 …

Scottish Housing Day

Abertay is supporting Scottish Housing Day on Wednesday 15 September 2021. Scottish Housing Day is about celebrating the impact that …

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all owners who paid their bills on time this year. Owners who paid on time and had …

Low Cost Broadband

BT have launched their new low cost social tariff for those on some means tested benefits. Here is link which …

My Home – Coming Soon

Abertay is launching a new tenant portal in summer 2021 and once you have set up a login and password …

End of an Era at Dura Street

As part of Abertay’s forward thinking strategy, we entered into a lengthy consultation process with our residents on the future …

Properties for Sale 14 Myrekirk Terrace – Under Offer

We have two properties for sale at 14 Myrekirk Terrace. Both are at Offers Over £65,000. For further details, please …

Garden & Veranda / Balcony Competition 2021

Due to missing out last year, we are on a mission to make this year’s garden competition even better, so …

Telephone Service Update

Please note that our telephone service is back running as normal. Apologies for any inconvenience caused over the past two …

Estate Walkabouts Are Back!

We are restarting our Estate Walkabouts from Wednesday 2 June.  The timetable is here.  Please wear a face covering, and …

Public Holiday – Monday 31st May 2021

Please note that due to the public holiday on Monday 31st May our telephone service will close at 2pm on …

Public Holiday – Monday 31st May 2021

Please note that due to the public holiday on Monday 31st May our telephone service will close at 2pm on …

Abertay Staff Step Their Way to Fitness

During the difficult times that we have found ourselves in over the past year with office closures, working from home …

Get Connected

Abertay Housing Association has helped over 100 low income and digitally excluded households across Dundee to get online. Our mission …

Owners Invoices May 2021

Invoices were sent out to all owners on 20 and 21 May. Due to Covid-19, Abertay’s office is currently closed …

Fair Processing Notice

The Association’s Fair Processing Notice sets out how we collect and process personal information about you. We have recently updated …

Public Holiday – Monday 5th April 2021

Please note that due to the public holiday on Monday 5th April our telephone service will close at 2pm on …

Housing Needs and Demand Assessment

A survey has been launched by Dundee City Council to gather the public’s views about current and future housing needs …

My Home – Coming Summer 2021

Abertay is launching a new tenant portal in summer 2021 and once you have set up a login and password …

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all owners who paid their bills on time this year. Owners who paid on time and had …

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) – Updated 12 August 2020

Further to guidance from the Prime Minister and First Minister Abertay’s Office currently remains closed to the public. The office …

Foodbank Donations

Abertay staff have donated money to assist those in need of food.  Packs of emergency food to distribute to our …

Tenant Hardship Loan Fund

Have you heard of the Scottish Government’s Tenant Hardship Loan Fund? This £10 million fund offers interest-free loans to tenants …

Annual Report 2019/20

Abertay Housing Association has published its annual report for 2019/20.  This is later than normal due to the delay in …

Abertay Supports Mission Christmas

Staff from Abertay Housing Association and residents from Dryburgh Gardens have donated toys and gifts to Mission Christmas for children …

Abertay Housing Association’s Governing Body Decides to Freeze Rents

At their Committee Meeting on Wednesday 25 November 2020 Abertay Housing Association’s Management Committee, in its capacity as the Association’s …

Assurance Statement

As part of the Regulatory Framework, Abertay has to submit an annual Assurance Statement to the Scottish Housing Regulator.  The …

Abertay and Hillcrest Administer £175k COVID-19 Lifeline to Dundee Community

Grant funding of £175K secured by Hillcrest Homes and Abertay Housing Association has been used to provide a vital lifeline …

£140 Warm Homes Discount

Would you like a £140 credit on your Electricity bill? You could be entitled to receive the £140 Warm Home …

Research

Blake Stevenson, a social research organisation based in Edinburgh is currently undertaking two pieces of research in which you may …

Abertay AGM 2020

Abertay Housing Association held its twenty fourth AGM on Wednesday 16 September 2020 but, due to coronavirus restrictions, we were …

Road Closure – Finavon Street – from 12 October

Robertson Partnership Homes will be carrying out carriageway repairs to Finavon Street as part of the development works they are …

Abertay Housing Association Launches Online Accessibility Support

To support everyone visiting the Abertay Housing Association website to access important information regarding social housing, we have launched online …

AGM 16 September 2020

Abertay’s 24th Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 16 September 2020 at 1:00 pm.  Due to Covid-19, it …

Restarting Retirement Housing Services

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and Scottish Government’s lockdown policy, various aspects of our retirement housing services were put …

10 1/L Denhead Crescent

10 1/L Denhead Crescent is for sale. Offers over £65,000. Please click here for further details.

Scottish Housing Day

Abertay is supporting Scottish Housing Day on Wednesday 16 September 2020.  Scottish Housing Day is about celebrating the impact that …

Fuel Top Up Fund

Has your household been affected financially by Covid-19 in any way?  Reduced income, no income or simply using more gas …

1 1/R Denhead Crescent

1 1/R Denhead Crescent is for sale. Offers over £60,000. Please click here for further details.

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) – Updated 26th March 2020

Further to the Prime Minister and First Minister’s instructions to the nation on 23 March 2020 Abertay will provide an …

Abertay and Hillcrest awarded £175k funding to support the local community through Covid challenges

Hillcrest Homes and Abertay Housing Association have been awarded £175k to help support the local communities along with key partners …

Tenant Voice Scotland

Tenant Voice Scotland has recently publicised their new national initiative.  TPAS has created Tenant Voice Scotland to enable all tenants …

Open Letter to Tenants

Kevin Stewart, the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning has written an open letter to Housing Association tenants, which …

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all owners who paid their bills on time this year. Owners who paid on time and had …

We are here for you – Scotland against Coronavirus

Owners Invoices 22 May 2020

Invoices were sent out to all owners on 22 May.  Due to Covid-19, Abertay’s office is currently closed to the …

Delivery of Afternoon Teas

Abertay staff delivered afternoon tea goodie bags to our retirement residents in the Dura Street area on Thursday 4 June.  The …

Home Fire Safety

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have produced this Leaflet on Fire Safety Advice.

CHSS Advice Line

CHSS is currently offering an advice line we are offering to anyone who is self-isolating.  You do not need to …

Funeral Support Payments

Bereaved people in Scotland may be able to receive a contribution towards the costs of a funeral to help ease …

Silver Healthy Working Lives

Abertay Housing Association has achieved the Silver Healthy Working Lives Award.  The Healthy Working Lives programme helps organisations to identify …

Paying Your Rent

If your circumstances have changed as a result of the Coronavirus and you have concerns about paying your rent, please …

Factored Owners Research

Engage Scotland have been commissioned to undertake research, and are currently holding telephone interviews with users of a range of …

Outcome of Rent Consultation 2020

Abertay’s Management Committee decided in November 2019 to consult its tenants on a proposed rent increase of 2.5% from 1 …

30 Dykehead Place for sale

30 Dykehead Place is for sale.  Offers over £48,000.  Please click here for further details.

Dundee Age Concern

Dundee Age Concern have produced a new brochure which can be viewed here

Disposing of Rubbish

Analysis of the recent tenant and owner satisfaction surveys we carried out has identified issues that are important to you …

Dundee Starter Packs

Spring cleaning time is almost upon us and you may be thinking of disposing of many items you have grown …

Property Extension Complete

We were thrilled to receive grant funding from the Scottish Government and, as approved by Perth and Kinross Council, we …

Digital Support Officer

Linzi is our new digital support officer.  Her role is in partnership with Flexible Childcare funded by the European Social …

Fintry Mains Retirement Lounge

Our Fintry Mains Retirement Lounge will be closed for 2 weeks, due to redecoration upgrade works taking place.  This will …

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all owners who paid their bills on time this year. Owners who paid on time and had …

Rent Consultation 2020/2021

Abertay is currently consulting with tenants on its proposed rent increase for 2020/21.  You should receive your consultation card shortly …

Have Your Say

Following the distribution of the Annual Report we felt that this would be a good time and opportunity to carry out …

Caldrum Street – Violet Junior FC

Violet Junior FC donated a Christmas hamper and hospitality tickets to Caldrum Street Retirement complex. A great big thank you …

Caldrum Street – Carol Singing

At our Caldrum Street Retirement Housing Complex, Santa and his jolly elf welcomed local nursery children and residents listened to …

Patons Lane – Toys for Homestart

Our generous tenants at Patons Lane Retirement Housing Complex have been collecting toys for Homestart. Ashley came along to the …

Dura Street – Age Concern

Our Housing Officer, Heather, was delighted to present a cheque for £1,100 to Age Scotland (Fiveways Centre). This fantastic amount …

Tenants Survey Winners

Thank you to all tenants who completed our tenant survey. All who returned the questionnaires were entered into a prize …

Dryburgh Gardens Homestart

A generous amount of gifts was donated to Homestart from our Dryburgh Gardens Retirement Complex. Many local children will benefit …

Foodbank

Christmas is a time for giving, so Abertay, its staff and Committee decided to ditch Christmas cards in favour of …

Cash for kids – Mission Christmas 2019

Once again this year, Abertay staff, contractors and customers supported the Mission Christmas appeal.  All of the gifts donated will …

Festive Opening Hours 2019/20

The Christmas and New Year opening hours for the main office at 147 Fintry Drive and the Retirement Housing Complexes …

Tenant Satisfaction Survey 2019

Abertay is currently undertaking a tenant satisfaction survey.  If you are a tenant, please take the time to complete the …

Owners Survey Winners

Thank you to all owners who completed our owner survey. All who returned the questionnaires were entered into a prize …

Helping Tenants Remain in their Home

We were thrilled to receive partial grant funding from the Scottish Government and have recently begun an extension, approved by …

Cash for Kids – Mission Christmas 2019

Abertay staff are proud to support the Mission Christmas appeal again this year.  If you would like to donate a …

Retirement Housing Conference 2019

Abertay’s Retirement Housing Conference was presented at the Queens Hotel on 31 October 2019, providing our tenants from the 7 …

Assurance Statement

As part of the new Regulatory Framework, Abertay has to submit an Assurance Statement to the Scottish Housing Regulator.  The …

AllPay Payments

AllPay are upgrading their systems, which means you may be unable to pay using your AllPay card between 10:00pm on …

DISRUPTION TO TELEPHONE SERVICE – TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER

Please note that there may be some disruption to our telephone service on Tuesday morning due to a system upgrade. …

Fundraising for Cancer Research

Abertay staff embarked on series of activities earlier in the year to raise money for cancer research.  This included a …

October Holiday – Monday 7th October

Please note that the main office at 147 Fintry Drive and the retirement housing complexes will be closed on Monday …

Owner Satisfaction Survey 2019

Abertay is currently undertaking an owner satisfaction survey.  If you are an owner in one of our estates, please take …

TV Licencing for Over 75s

TV Licencing for over 75s is changing.  For further information, please click here.

Free Adult Cycling Training

Free adult cycling training is available in Dundee and Angus. For more information please click here.

Scottish Housing Day Wednesday 18 September 2019

Abertay is supporting Scottish Housing Day on Wednesday 18 September 2019.  The theme this year is Housing as a Human …

AGM 17 September 2019

Abertay’s 23rd Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday 17 September 2019 in Fintry Parish Church at 6.30 pm. …

Garden Competition Winners 2019

As summer comes to an end, we are pleased to announce the winners of the Abertay Housing 2019 Gardening Competition.  …

Community Fridge Opens in Dundee

The first Community Fridge in Dundee has been officially launched by the Gate Church Carbon Saving Project, supported by the …

Congratulations to Alexander Decorators Ltd

It was great news that team Alexander won the Developing the Young Workforce champion award. Abertay are proud to be …

Garden and Veranda / Balcony Competition 2019

Abertay are holding a garden competition for tenants again this year.  There will be a prize for: Best garden Best …

Warm Home Discount

Would you like to £140 credit on your Electricity bill? You could be entitled to receive the £140 Warm Home …

Come Along To Fintry Gala Day

Fintry Gala Day is a fun family event with kiddies rides and a number of displays.  There will be information …

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all owners who paid their bills on time this year. Owners who paid on time and had …

allpay – New checkout process

From the end of July 2019, allpay Internet Payments website will see a new checkout process which will give customers …

SGN Gas Maintenance Notice

SGN will be carrying out essential gas main replacement works commencing between 15th and 26th July and this work will …

Switch to Direct Debit and you too could be a prize-winner

Don’t delay, set up your Direct Debit today and you could be entered into our free prize draws which are …

Owner Building Insurance Excess

We recently sent a survey to all owners who we provide buildings insurance for.  We asked them whether they wanted …

13 2/R Findale Street – For Sale

13 2/R Findale Street is for sale  – Price reduced to Fixed Price £55,000 Click here for more details

Spring Holiday – Monday 27th May 2019

Please note that the main office at 147 Fintry Drive and the retirement housing complexes will be closed on Monday …

Walkabouts 2019/20

After consulting our register of interested residents we have made a few changes to our walkabouts in 2019/20. The new …

Works at 147 Fintry Drive

We are having hard and soft landscaping works carried out at the front entrance to Abertay’s office between Wednesday 1 …

May Day Holiday – Monday 6th May

Please note that the main office at 147 Fintry Drive and the retirement housing complexes will be closed on Monday …

Easter Holiday Monday 22nd April 2019

Please note that the main office at 147 Fintry Drive and the retirement housing complexes will be closed on Monday …

81 1/R Camperdown Road – Under Offer

81 1/R Camperdown Road is for sale – Offers over £70,000 Click here for more details.

Resolution Grounds Maintenance are our new Open Space Maintenance Contractor

Abertay’s Open Space Maintenance Contract with ID Verde came to an end on 31 March 2019.  Following an open tendering …

Decorating Open Day

One of our contractors, Alexander Decorators, is holding an open day on 22 March 2:00pm-5:00pm at their premises at 2 …

Run Forest Run!

Some of the Abertay Housing Association staff have embarked on a fitness journey! It started with an idea for a …

Utilita Takes Over Our Power Accounts

For all our tenants with Ourpower, OFGEM has appointed Utilita as your new Energy Supplier. Utilita has advised the following: …

Ourpower – In Administration

Abertay HA has been advised that Ourpower is no longer trading as of 24 January 2019. For all out tenants …

89 2/R Camperdown Road – Now Sold

89 2/R Camperdown Road is for sale – Now Sold Click here for more details. A closing date has been …

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all owners who paid their bills on time this year. Owners who paid on time and had …

Visit from Santa

Santa and his helpers joined residents at Dura Street on Tuesday to listen to some wonderful carol singing from pupils …

Foodbank Donation

Abertay staff and Committee have been collecting items for the Dundee Foodbank.  Foodbanks have become increasingly stretched following the roll …

Cash for Kids – Mission Christmas 2018

Once again this year, Abertay staff, contractors and customers supported the Mission Christmas appeal.  All of the gifts donated were …

Festive Opening Hours 2018/19

The Christmas and New Year opening hours for the main office at 147 Fintry Drive will be as follows: Friday …

Smoke Alarms

By 2020 all homes in Scotland will be required to have a minimum number of smoke alarms under changes being …

Scottish Housing Regulator National Panel

Add your voice, help us improve services… Would you like to help improve social landlord services in Scotland? The National …

Information Survey Winner

Thank you to all who participated in our recent Information Survey. We were delighted with the responses and have noted …

Santa Dash

Abertay staff took part in Dundee’s Santa Dash on Sunday 2 December.  They made their way through the streets of …

Enterprise Challenge

Abertay recently sponsored and mentored Craigie High School at The George R Donald Fund Schools Enterprise Challenge, the Dundee and …

Have Your Say

Following the Annual General Meeting and distribution of the Annual Report we felt that this would be a good time …

Prize Draw Winner

2018 has been a big year for Abertay Housing Association as we celebrated our 21st Anniversary.  A number of events …

Pregnancy and Baby Payment

The Scottish Government, has increased the payments available to lower income families for each child they have. The Best Start …

500 Faces

Abertay staff have been taking part in the Tay FM Cash for Kids 500 Faces appeal.  Our target was to …

Cash for Kids: Mission Christmas

Abertay staff are happy to support the Mission Christmas appeal again this year. If any tenants, owners or contractors would …

21st Birthday Celebrations

Abertay is celebrating 21 years since it received the Scottish Homes houses in Dundee in a Large Scale Voluntary Transfer …

Win a Cake

As part of the celebrations of our 21st anniversary, Abertay is holding a free prize draw open to all tenants.  …

Disruption to Phone Service 23 October

Due to maintenance, our out of hours phone line will be unavailable for up to an hour some time between …

Office Closure 8th October

Please note that the main office at 147 Fintry Drive and the retirement housing complexes will be closed on Monday …

AGM at Fintry Parish Church

Abertay Housing Association held its twenty second AGM at Fintry Parish Church on Tuesday 18 September. The formal business included …

Cosy Clothes Campaign

The weather is getting colder and many families do not have the means to buy warm clothing for their children …

AGM 18 September 2018

Abertay’s 22nd Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday 18 September 2018 in Fintry Parish Church at 6.30 pm. …

Scottish Housing Day Wednesday 19 September 2018

Abertay is supporting Scottish Housing Day on Wednesday 19 September 2018.  The aim is to help people understand the options …

AllPay Payments

AllPay are upgrading their systems, which means you may be unable to pay using your AllPay card between 7pm on …

21 Haldane Terrace – Sold

21 Haldane Terrace is for sale – Offers Over £90,000 now sold Click here for more details.

Fintry Gala Day

Come along and enjoy the fun at the Fintry Gala Day on Saturday 18 August 2018 in the grounds of …

New Homes in Forfar

Abertay Housing Association held an event to mark the opening of 16 new flats in New Road Forfar. The flats …

Retirement Housing Conference

Abertay is holding its first retirement housing conference, which will take place on Thursday 23 August at 12pm in Wellgate …

The Circle

The Circle, located at 4-6 Staffa Place, is a hub for charities, social enterprises, community groups and socially aware businesses …

AllPay Payments

AllPay are upgrading their systems, which means you may be unable to pay using your AllPay card between 7pm on …

Changes To Your Scottish Secure Tenancy Rights

There is new legislation coming into force which effects your rights.  You will receive a letter from us shortly to …

Garden and Veranda / Balcony Competition 2018

We are holding a garden competition again this year for tenants. There will be a prize for; Best garden Best …

Road Closures – Finavon Street

Finavon Street will be closing in sections from Monday 2 July for two weeks to allow compulsory upgrades to Street …

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all owners who paid their bills on time this year. Owners who paid on time and had …

Trauma Teddies at Dryburgh Gardens

Dryburgh Gardens residents have contributed to Police Scotland’s Trauma Teddy appeal.  As you can see they have made a great …

Trauma Teddies

Abertay Housing Association and Police Scotland visited Rosebank Retirement Housing Complex today to meet Sheila Lynch, who has been a …

Voluntary Board Members Wanted

Abertay is looking for Voluntary Board Members to join our team.  For more information, please see here.

Data Protection

As you may be aware legislation is changing in relation to how we collect and process personal information about you.  …

May Day Bank Holiday – 28th May

Please note that the main office at 147 Fintry Drive and the retirement housing complexes will be closed on Monday …

2 Carlochie Place – For Sale

2 Carlochie Place is for sale – Offers Over £72,000 Price now reduced to Offers over £69,500 Click here for …

Radio Tay Superhero Day

Staff from Abertay Housing Association took part in Radio Tay’s Super Hero campaign on Friday 4 May.  Staff dressed down …

AllPay Payments

AllPay are upgrading their systems, which means you may be unable to pay using your AllPay card between 9:00am and …

Managing Your Money And Rent Arrears

The Money Advice Service have released useful guidance on how to make the most of your Universal Credit payments in …

Easter Fun Day

Abertay Housing Association staff recently brought in Easter Eggs.  They were given to Police Scotland, who in conjunction with Volunteer …

AllPay Payments

AllPay are upgrading their systems, which means you may be unable to pay using your AllPay card between 9:00am and …

3/L 14 Denhead Crescent – For Sale

3/L 14 Denhead Crescent is for sale – Offers Over £62,000

AllPay Payments

AllPay are upgrading their systems, which means you may be unable to pay using your AllPay card between 9:00am and …

Office Closure due to Adverse Weather – 1 March 2018

Please note that the office at 147 Fintry Drive will be closing today at 4:30pm due to the adverse weather …

Digital Participation Officer

Do you need to get connected and get online? Clare, is our Digital Participation Officer. Abertay is committed to increasing …

2 Carlochie Place – For Sale

2 Carlochie Place is for sale – Offers Over £72,000 Click here for more details

Have Your Say – Walkabout Review

We are currently reviewing our walkabout timetable for 2018/19 and would like your views on the following: Have you ever …

Introducing Justin

Are you spending more than 10% of your income on fuel or energy as it is often called? Justin is …

Outcome of rent consultation 2018/19

Abertay recently consulted tenants on a proposed rent increase for 2018/19. The majority of tenants who responded to the survey …

Paper £10 notes

Paper Bank of England £10 notes and paper £5 and £10 notes issued by Scottish banks cease to be legal …

AllPay Payments

AllPay are upgrading their systems, which means you may be unable to pay using your AllPay card between 10:00pm on …

Abertay Plans for 43 New Homes

Ambitious proposals to provide 43 new affordable homes in Dundee have been submitted for planning permission by Abertay Housing Association …

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all owners who paid their bills November 2017 bills on time. Owners who paid on time and …

Carol Singing at Dura Street

Santa and his elf helper were joined by children from Clepington Primary School, who came to our retirement complex at …

Close Cleaning

Abertay is currently tendering for close cleaning services from 1 April 2018. The tender is available on Public Contracts Scotland. …

Tenant Participation

Abertay wants to increase tenant participation. One of our Housing Officers, Heather, recently attended a tenant participation forum where she …

Festive Opening Hours 2017

The Christmas and New Year opening hours for the main office at 147 Fintry Drive will be as follows; Friday …

AllPay Payments

AllPay are upgrading their systems, which means you may be unable to pay using your AllPay card between 2:00am and …

Food Parcels

In previous years, the staff at Abertay Housing Association have supported the Dundee Foodbank by donating items during the festive …

Charleston New Build Open Event

Abertay are pleased to announce we are planning to build 43 new affordable family homes in Charleston. Please come along …

Universal Credit Full Service Rollout Reaches Dundee

Universal credit has been rolled out to include Dundee from 8 November 2017.  This means that it can be claimed …

Smoke Detectors

For the safety of your family and your neighbours we ask all our residents to make sure that they do …

Fintry Church Café

Fintry Parish Church is running a café every Friday in conjunction with Dundee and Angus College at Fintry Parish Church …

OCTOBER HOLIDAY – Monday 9th October 2017

Please note that the main office at 147 Fintry Drive and the retirement housing complexes will be closed on Monday …

Abertay Holds a Successful AGM

Abertay Housing Association held its twenty first AGM at Fintry Parish Church on Tuesday 19 September. The formal business included …

Old £1 Coins

Old £1 coins cease to be legal tender after 15 October 2017.  We will therefore be unable to accept them …

AllPay Payments

AllPay are upgrading their systems, which means you may be unable to pay using your AllPay card between 10:00pm on …

Scottish Housing Day 21 September 2017

Abertay is supporting Scottish Housing Day on Thursday 21 September.  The aim is to help people understand the options and …

77 Finavon Place – For Sale

77 Finavon Place is for sale.  Offers over £45,000.

AGM 19 September 2017

Abertay’s 21st Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday 19 September 2017 in Fintry Parish Church at 6.30 pm …

Fintry Gala Day

Fintry Gala Day is being held in the grounds of the Fintry Parish Church on Saturday 19 August 2017. This …

Landscaping contract

On 30 May 2017, Land Engineering (Scotland) Ltd, the company that delivers grounds maintenance services on behalf of the Housing …

Computer Issues

Abertay Housing Association staff currently do not have access to our computer network. If you think you have an appointment …

Disruption to Telephone Service w/c Monday 7th August

Please note that due to essential work to our IT and telephone systems, the main office number (01382 903545) may …

LOCK UP FOR SALE

We are currently selling a lock up at Greenlee Drive. Please contact our customer Services Team on 01382 903545 for …

Disruption to Telephone Service: Friday 14th July 2pm – 4pm

Please note that due to essential work to our telephone system, the main office number (01382 903545) may not be …

BENEFITS ARE CHANGING!

In May 2016 the full Universal Credit service for all claimant types began to roll out nationally.  The date for …

allpay Payment App

allpay are updating their Payment App. If you use this to make payments, as of Monday 17th July 2017, you …

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all owners who paid their bills on time this year. Owners who paid on time and had …

Fire Safety

Like everyone you will no doubt have been shocked by the recent fire at Grenfell Tower in London. Whilst the …

AllPay Payments

AllPay are upgrading their systems, which means you will be unable to pay using your AllPay card between 10:00pm on …

New Homes for Fintry

Abertay is delighted to see the construction of our new homes in Fintry start over recent weeks. The 56 homes …

Proposed Local Letting Initiative for Finavon Street Development

Abertay plans to let the new homes at the Finavon Street Development through a Local Letting Initiative. The aim of …

Office Closure – Tuesday 6th June 2017

Please note that office at 147 Fintry Drive and all of the Retirement Housing Complexes will be closed on Tuesday …

Garden and Veranda / Balcony Competition 2017

Abertay is holding a garden competition this year for tenants.  There will be prizes for; Best Garden Best Veranda / …

MAY BANK HOLIDAY – 29th MAY 2017

Please note that the main office at 147 Fintry Drive and the retirement housing complexes will be closed on Monday …

AllPay Payments

AllPay are upgrading their systems, which means you will be unable to pay using your AllPay card between 10:00pm on …

Health and Social Care services in Dundee are changing

The way adult health and social care services are delivered has changed. From 1 April 2016 these services are delivered by …

AllPay Payments

AllPay are upgrading their systems, which mean you will be unable to pay using your AllPay card between 10:00pm on …

Bank of England Paper £5 Note

Bank of England paper £5 notes cease to be legal tender after 5 May 2017.  We will therefore be unable …

Easter Monday Holiday – 17 April 2017

Please note that the main office at 147 Fintry Drive and the retirement housing complexes will be closed on Monday …

Mindfulness Stress Reduction Course

Another Headroom Mindfulness Stress-Reduction Course is starting soon. This course is FREE for those on benefits or low income (below £8.45 per hr). WHEN? Tuesday …

Planned Maintenance Program

Abertay’s Planned Maintenance programme for 2017/18-2021/22 is now available on our website.  Please click here to see it.

AllPay Payments

AllPay are upgrading their systems, which mean you will be unable to pay using your AllPay card between 10:00pm on …

Finavon Street Information Session

The new build project at Finavon Street, Dundee is due to start on Monday 13 March 2017 and works are …

Age Scotland’s Big Knit Campaign

Dundee Voluntary Action, Number Ten, 10 Constitution Road, Dundee is a collection point for Age Scotland’s ‘Big Knit’ campaign.  More …

Outcome Of Our Rent Consultation

Abertay recently consulted tenants on a proposed rent increase for 2017/18.  The majority of tenants who responded to the survey …

Handyman Service

New Pathways is a local social enterprise which offers a handyman service for DIY projects or small household tasks. For …

Equipment Loan Service

The Dundee and Angus Joint Community Equipment Loan Service and Centre is being launched on 24 January. It will provide …

Prize Draw Winner

Thank you to all owners who paid their November bills on time this year. Owners who paid on time and …

Dundee Drop in Services

Click here for details of festive opening hours for Dundee Drop in Services and NHS Crisis Contacts.

Power of Attorney

The Power of Attorney Campaign is starting to gear up! Did you know that if you become unable to make …

Festive Opening Hours

The Christmas and New Year opening hours for the main office at 147 Fintry Drive will be as follows; Monday …

Soul Garden

Abertay staff held their Christmas Quiz recently.  The winning team was The Merry Tipplers.  The proceeds were donated to Soul …

Cash for Kids – Mission Christmas 2016

Once again this year, Abertay staff, contractors and customers supported the Mission Christmas appeal.  All of the gifts donated were …

Finavon Street Prize Winners

As part of the run up to work starting on the Finavon Street development, we ran competitions in the autumn …

Newsletters

Our winter newsletters have recently been sent out to tenants.  If you haven’t received your copy yet, please let us …

Rent Consultation

Abertay is currently consulting with tenants on its proposed rent increase for 2017/18.  You should receive your consultation card shortly  …

Free Christmas Event

One Parent Families Scotland and Abertay Housing Association are organising a Christmas Cracker event on Friday 9 December 5:30pm-7:00pm at …

Carol Singing

One Parent Families Scotland are visiting Fintry Mains on 15 December at 5:30pm to sing carols and perform a nativity …

Housing and Property Chamber

Homeowners who feel that Abertay has failed to carry out its factoring duties or comply with the Property Factors code …

Elder Abuse Helpline

Are you concerned about harm or abuse of an older person?  Help is just a phone call away. Elder Abuse …

Cash for Kids – Mission Christmas

Abertay staff are happy to support the Mission Christmas appeal again this year. If any tenants, owners or contractors would …

Fire Risks

We have been advised by our insurers of a fire risk posed by Tumble Dryers. There is a flaw in …

Christmas Hampers

Do you know of any local charities / causes which would benefit from food hampers over the festive period? If …

Strategy Day

Abertay’s Management Committee recently held a strategy day. It was an opportunity for many of the new committee members elected …

Annual Report

Abertay’s Annual Report for 2015/16 has recently been published and sent to all tenants and members.  It provides an overview …

Satisfaction Survey Results

Over the summer Abertay carried out satisfaction surveys with both tenants and owners. Overall, 87.2% of tenants were satisfied with …

Greener Scotland – Help for Home owners to keep warm

The following scheme is available through Greener Scotland for home owners: We know (because we do a lot of research) …

HOLIDAY – MONDAY 10TH OCTOBER 2016

Please note that the office at 147 Fintry Drive and the sheltered complexes will be closed on Monday 10th October. …

MacMillan Coffee Morning

Last week, Abertay staff took part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support.  Staff baked …

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all owners who completed our owner survey. All who returned the questionnaires were entered into a prize …

Abertay Housing Association Holds AGM

Abertay Housing Association held its twentieth AGM at Fintry Parish Church on Wednesday 14th September. The formal business included the …

Scottish Housing Day 19 September 2016

Abertay is supporting Scottish Housing Day on Monday 19 September. The aim is to help people to understand the options …

AGM 14 September 2016

Abertay’s 20th Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 14 September 2016 in Fintry Parish Church at 6.30 pm …

Dundee Starter Packs Fundraiser

The New Dundee Duo will be performing in St Martins Church Hall on Saturday 22 October in aid of Dundee …

Design your Dream House

Abertay, along with Robertsons Construction and Barton Wilmore Architects is running a competition to design your dream house to help …

Name the Scheme

Abertay, along with Robertsons Construction and Barton Wilmore Architects is running a competition to name the proposed development at Finavon …

Colouring Competition

Abertay, along with Robertsons Construction and Barton Wilmore Architects is running a colouring competition to help raise awareness of the …

Fintry Gala Day 27 August 2016

Fintry Gala Day will be held in the grounds of the Fintry Parish church on Saturday 27 August 2016. This …

TV Licence Concessions are available

TV Licensing is working to ensure you know the different ways to pay for a TV Licence and concessions available …

Prize Draw Winners

Thank you to all owners who paid their bills on time this year. Owners who paid by 24th June 2016 …

Owner Satisfaction Survey 2016

Abertay is currently undertaking an owner satisfaction survey.  If you are an owner in one of our estates, please take …

Allpay Service

Allpay will be carrying routine system maintenance on Tuesday 19th 2016 between 06:00 – 08:00. They will also be carrying out planned maintenance upgrades …

Have Your Say

As part of the current process to create new Local Community Plans, Dundee Partnership is seeking the views of local …

Claiming Universal Credit

Do you need to claim Universal Credit, or use the  Universal Credit on line system?  This video shows you how.

Universal Credit Changes

The Welfare Reform and Work Act (2016) introduces some changes to the benefit cap.  These changes, which will take effect …

Voluntary Management Committee Members Wanted

Abertay is looking for people to join its Management Committee.  Committee membership is open to tenants, owners and others who …

Finavon Street Residential Development

Abertay Housing Association’s design team, led by Barton Willmore, has recently submitted a planning application for 60 new homes and …

Fraud Alert

We have been made aware that a woman has been calling at properties in the Fintry area pretending to work …

Tenant Satisfaction Survey 2016

Abertay is currently undertaking a tenant satisfaction survey.  If you are a tenant, please take the time to complete the …

SPRING BANK HOLIDAY – MONDAY 30TH MAY 2016

Please note that the office at 147 Fintry Drive and the sheltered complexes will be closed on Monday 30th May. …

Helm Project Garden Opening at Dryburgh Gardens

The Helm Project garden at Dryburgh Gardens was opened today.  The garden was completed by young volunteers from the Helm …

Tay FM Cash for Kids Superhero Day

Abertay took part in the Tay FM Cash for Kids Superhero Day on Friday and raised an amazing £215 through …

Sheltered Service Care Service Inspection Report

Abertay Housing Association provides a housing support service to tenants living within the association’s seven sheltered housing complexes.  The housing …

Tay FM Cash for Kids Superhero Day

Abertay is taking part in the Tay FM Cash For Kids Superhero Day on Friday 13th May. Pop into the …

Tenant Handbook Review

We are reviewing our Tenants Handbook.  Help make Abertay even better!  Share your views, provide suggestions and make a difference!

May Holiday – Monday 2 May

Please note that the office at 147 Fintry Drive and the sheltered complexes will be closed on Monday 2 May. …

Keep your community Safe

It has come to our attention that a few of our elderly tenants have been approached recently by bogus tradesmen …

New Walkabout timetable for 2016/17

Come along and join us on our regular Estate Walkabouts and have a say in how you would like your …

Estate Walkabout Survey Results

Earlier this month, we asked for feedback on our Estate Walkabouts

EASTER MONDAY HOLIDAY – 28TH MARCH

Please note that the office at 147 Fintry Drive and the sheltered complexes will be closed on Monday 28th March. …

Healthy Working Lives Presentation

Staff from Abertay Housing Association recently attended the NHS Tayside Healthy Working Lives Award Ceremony and were presented with the …

Recall Notice

We have received a product recall notice in relation to Center brand fan heaters.  WRB Gas have issued and supplied …

Estate Walkabout Feedback Survey

Abertay is looking for feedback on the Estate Walkabouts that take place within all our estates twice yearly. Please take …

National Panel of Tenants and Service Users

The Scottish Housing Regulator is looking for tenants and service users to help improve social landlord services.

Introducing Calum

Calum has recently joined our planned maintenance team working as a Senior Project Officer along with Andy. Together they are …

Outcome of our Rent Consultation

Abertay recently consulted tenants on a proposed rent increase for 2016/17.  The majority of tenants who responded to the survey …

Introducing Richard

Richard Pinner has recently joined Abertay as Welfare Officer. He says “My role at Abertay is to provide welfare rights …

Garden Celebrated

Abertay were delighted to be invited to a showcase event held on 27 January at the Crescent in Whitfield organised …

Healthy Working Lives Bronze Award

Abertay Housing Association has achieved the Healthy Working Lives Bronze Award.  The Award Programme supports employers and employees to develop …

Prize Draw Winner

Thank you to everyone who returned their feedback surveys on our Annual Report.  The feedback is very useful and will …

CASH FOR KIDS – MISSION CHRISTMAS

Many thanks for everyone who donated a gift to the Mission Christmas appeal.  As you can see, it was well …

Rent Consultation 2016/17

Abertay is currently consulting with tenants on its proposed rent increase for next year.  The details are available below and …

CASH FOR KIDS – MISSION CHRISTMAS 2015

Once again this year, Abertay staff, contractors and customers supported the Mission Christmas appeal.  All of the gifts donated were …

IMPORTANT NOTICE – ALLPAY MAINTENANCE WORK

Please note that due to Allpay carrying out essential maintenance and upgrade work this weekend, that all of their debit and credit card payment services will be unavailable from 8.30pm on Friday 11th December until 9:00am Saturday 12th December.

Successful Consultation Day

Abertay would like to thank all the people who came along to the Finmill Centre on 3 December to share …

ALLPAY – IMPORTANT NOTICE

IMPORTANT NOTICE – ALLPAY MAINTENANCE WORK Please note that due to Allpay carrying out essential maintenance and upgrade work this …

Consultation On Proposed 20mph Zones

Dundee City Council is currently carrying out a consultation on proposals to introduce 20mph speed limit zones throughout the city. …

Cash for Kids – Mission Christmas

Abertay staff are happy to support the Mission Christmas appeal again this year. If any tenants, owners or contractors would …

Finavon Street Development

We are excited about the prospect of delivering quality new homes in Fintry. If you live in or around Fintry we would love to share our initial proposals…

Annual report Feedback – Chance to Win

Would you like to receive a £25 gift card for a store of your choice from Abertay Housing Association? We …

Abertay Now Has a Facebook Page

Abertay Housing Association has now launched its Facebook page. We will post regular updates and use this as another method …

AUTUMN HOLIDAY – MONDAY 12TH OCTOBER

Please note that the office at 147 Fintry Drive and the sheltered complexes will be closed on Monday 12th October. …

MP Visits Craigiebank

Dundee East MP Stewart Hosie took the opportunity to meet with key staff of Abertay Housing Association on a mini-tour …

Community Flat Opening

One Parent Families Scotland and Abertay Housing Association are holding a Grand Opening event at their new Community Flat at …

Get Online in Dundee

A new map has been prepared which shows where in Dundee publicly accessible computers are available and sets out the …

Craigiebank Works Drop in Session

The thermal upgrade works have now been completed at 32 Kinnordy Terrace, Craigiebank, DD4 7NW.  We are holding a drop …

Abertay Housing Association Holds AGM

Abertay Housing Association held its nineteenth AGM at Fintry Parish Church on Wednesday 16th September. The formal business included the …

91 2/L Camperdown Road – Under Offer

91 2/L Camperdown Road is under offer.  Offers over £62,000.

Serendipity Garden Opening

An official opening day took place on Friday 4 September allowing residents from the Dykehead Place / Brougham Gardens area …

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Is Ending

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is ending for people who were born after 8 April 1948 and are 16 or over. …

Relay for Life

In August, Abertay staff chose to take part in this year’s Relay For Life.  We took it in turns to …

AGM Wednesday 16 September

Abertay’s 19th Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 16 September 2015 in Fintry Parish Church at 6.30 pm. …

14 Crombie Terrace Under Offer

14 Crombie Terrace is now under offer.

12 2/L Denhead Crescent Under Offer

12 2/L Denhead Crescent is now under offer.

74 Carlochie Place Under Offer

74 Carlochie Place is now under offer.

Fintry Gala Day

Fintry Gala Day is to be held in the grounds of Fintry Parish Church at 11am on Saturday 29th August …

Fundraising Event at Dryburgh Gardens

The residents of Dryburgh Gardens, along with family and friends, held a very successful night of fundraising at the nearby …

Volunteering Opportunities

We are looking for residents to become involved with improving the housing services that we provide. We will be reviewing …

New Gas Safety Arrangements

We’ve made some changes to the arrangements for Gas Safety Checks. The visit is FREE so it’s important we get …

Telephone Fault

We are currently experiencing a fault on our main number 01382 903545 which means some calls are not getting through. …

New service gives 'HOPE' to Dundee’s older residents

Four Dundee housing associations have developed a new partnership which aims to provide support to older people across the city …

New Fintry Hub Project

One Parent Families Scotland and Abertay Housing Association, who already work closely together to provide community activities from the Families …

Better Access to Abertay

Those of you who have visited the offices recently will notice that the reception area has been revamped.  The counter …

Eviction for Anti-Social Behaviour

On 26 March 2015, Abertay Housing Association successfully secured an eviction order against a tenant at Dundee Sherriff Court for …

19 1L Denhead Crescent – Under Offer

19 1L Denhead Crescent is under offer.  For details, click here.

Abertay Staff Give a Little Eggstra

Our thoughts turn to Springtime, warmer weather and enjoying spending time with our families. Sadly this is not the case …

New revised Walkabout timetable for 2015/16

Come along and join us on our regular Estate Walkabouts and have a say in how you would like your …

Close Cleaning Contract 2015/16

Abertay Housing Association currently have 62 tenement blocks on a close cleaning contract. This work recently went out to competitive …

Scrambler and Quad Bikes

There have been increasing reports of scrambler and quad bikes being used on our estates.

Open Evening – Come Along

Abertay would like to invite any resident to our open evening to be held at Abertay’s Office, 147 Fintry Drive, …

Direct Debit really is the smart way to pay!!

Don’t delay set up your direct debit today and you could be rewarded with a voucher and free entry into …

Outcome of our Rent Consultation

Abertay’s Management Committee decided in December 2014 to consult its tenants on rent increase options for the Financial Year 15/16.  …

Have your say on Estate Walkabouts

The next meeting of the Abertay Residents Focus Group is on Tuesday 20 January 2015 at 2:00pm. We will be …

Rent Consultation 2015/16

Internal Wall Insulation

Abertay, in conjunction with Sustainable Energy Scotland, has recently completed internal wall insulation in 84 houses in Cheviot Crescent and …

Abolition of the Right to Buy

The Right to Buy your home is ending. Eligible tenants have until 31 July 2016 to submit a valid application. …

Winter Grounds Maintenance Programme

Abertay arranges for regular inspections of our Open Space Maintenance areas throughout our Estates. We also listen to feedback from …

CASH FOR KIDS – MISSION CHRISTMAS

Abertay staff are happy to support the Mission Christmas appeal again this year. If any tenants, owners or contractors would …

Abertay awarded £250K to improve insulation

We are delighted to announce that Abertay is one of just 24 Housing Associations and Local Authorities in Scotland to …

Abertay and QAPM Partnership goes from Strength to Strength

Abertay Housing Association are happy to announce that Dundee company QAPM Limited have been re-appointed as the main contractor for …

Abertay Achieve Silver Investors in People Award

Abertay Housing Association has achieved the prestigious Investors in People Silver Accreditation. This represents a true commitment to employees and …

Fintry Gala Day

Come along to Fintry Gala Day on Saturday 16th August and join in the fun, click here for more details.

Switch to Direct Debit for your chance to win!

Switch to Direct Debit and you could be rewarded with a voucher and free entry to our prize draw, click …

New Way to Make Payments

It is now even easier to pay your rent or other bills to Abertay. An online payment option is now …

Estate Plans

We have recently added Estate Plans to our website. These show the areas of ground maintained by Abertay Housing Association …

Care Inspectorate gives top marks to Abertay

Abertay Housing Association is pleased to announce the positive outcome of the Care Inspectorate’s recent unannounced visits to two of …

Home Fire Safety

Check out our Home Fire Safety Leaflet, which we put together with the help of the Scottish Fire and Rescue …

Estate Walkabouts

Do you have any problems with your estate? Estate Walkabouts allow residents the chance to work alongside Housing and Maintenance …

Caldrum Street Sheltered scheme

GEORGE AND NAN HONEYMAN DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 13TH MARCH 2014 Tenants George and Nan Honeyman, who have lived in Caldrum …

Owners Satisfaction Survey Results 2013

WRB Gas Offer Discounted Servicing to Owners

It is important that home owners arrange for regular servicing of their boilers. WRB Gas, who service boilers for Abertay tenants have offered to provide a discounted service for Abertay Owners. Click here for more details

Tenant Satisfaction Survey Results 2013

MISSION CHRISTMAS 2013

Once again, the staff and tenants of Abertay Housing donated gifts to the Radio Tay Mission Christmas Appeal and as …

Gordon Street Sheltered Housing 30th Anniversary Celebration

Gordon Street residents celebrated their 30th anniversary with a party held in the lounge, courtsey of Abertay Housing. Jane Cowie, …

Need to Make a Complaint to Abertay?

Here at Abertay Housing Association we are committed to providing high-quality customer services. However, should you need to make a complaint, our new complaint procedures are now available so you can find out how. Complaints Procedure 2012 -Customer Guid Complaints and Significant Performance Failures

GLENLAW HOUSE UPDATE

The staff and customers of Abertay Housing Association all dug deep last year to raise funds for Glenlaw House in …

Winners of the Tenant Satisfaction Survey

Abertay Housing Association is proud to announce their 5 winners of the Tenant Satisfaction Survey as well as the winner …

NOTICE TO ALL TENANTS: Annual General Meeting Wednesday 18th

All tenants are cordially invited to Abertay’s Annual General Meeting 2013 being held at Fintry Parish Church at 6.30pm on Wednesday the 18th of September. Click here to find out more

Resident Survey

If you are an owner and receive factoring services from us you should have received a survey through the post. …

Abertay Housing Association Annual Report 2012-2013

The biggest challenge over the past year for Housing Associations and many tenants has been the changes to the benefit system through the Government’s Welfare Reform. Of all the changes, the reduction in Housing Benefit fortenants who are seen as under occupying their homes is a particular concern… Click here for more details

Notice to all Abertay tenants – It’s survey time!

We have included a satisfaction survey with your newsletter which you should be receiving shortly. Please find the time to complete this survey and return to us in the Freepost envelope provided. Alternatively you can complete the survey online.

Feral pigeon problems?

Feral pigeons having been causing some problems for some of Abertay Housing Association’s Residents at Cheviot Crescent; if you’re a …

Fintry North event

Various local organisations converged on Saturday 15th June at the Families House in Fintry North to offer a plethora of …

Press release – Care Inspectorate gives top marks to Abertay

Abertay Housing Association is pleased to announce the positive outcome of the Care Inspectorate's recent unannounced visits to two of …

Press release – Dryburgh Gardens

Abertay Housing Association is delighted to announce that local contractor, McGill's, have been appointed to undertake a £3.5m project of …

May day holiday

Please note that the office will be closed on Monday 6th May 2013. If you need to report an emergency …

REGULATOR PUBLISHES NEW GUIDE FOR TENANTS AND SERVICE USERS

The Scottish Housing Regulator recently published How We Regulate: A guide for tenants and service users. This handy new guide …

ALLPAY – RENT PAYMENTS MADE EASY!

Did you know……… Allpay have a payment app available which you can download on your smartphone. This is becoming an …

Need to Make a Complaint to Abertay?

Here at Abertay Housing Association we are committed to providing high-quality customer services. However, should you need to make a complaint, our new complaint procedures are now available so you can find out how.Click here to find out how

STOP LOAN SHARKS

We’re all feeling the pinch at the moment, with our money not spreading as far as it used to – …

ABERTAY BECOMES A MEMBER OF THE SCOTTISH HOUSING BEST VALUE NETWORK

Set up in 1995, the Scottish Housing Best Value Network (SHBVN) is a consortium of local authority and housing association …

ABERTAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION AND DULUX DECORATOR CENTRES

Since December 2011 we’ve been experimenting with the way we do things when a tenant leaves a property and we …

NEW SENIOR APPOINTMENTS FOR ABERTAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

Abertay is pleased to welcome two new Directors to the Staff Team Marjorie Sloan has been appointed as Corporate Services …

ABERTAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION AWARDED INVESTORS IN PEOPLE BRONZE

Abertay Housing Association has once again been awarded a Bronze Award by Investors in People. The Bronze IIP award is …

MAKE SURE YOU’RE CORRECTLY LICENSED

TV Licensing is working with Abertay Housing Association to ensure you know the different ways to pay for a TV …

MISSION CHRISTMAS

A huge THANK YOU to all the staff and tenants who donated presents to the Mission Christmas appeal. As you …

ABERTAY WELCOMES ITS NEW MONEY ADVICE WORKER

Click here to read more about Abertay’s new money advice worker

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHANGES TO YOUR HOUSING BENEFIT

Click here to Read ‘What you need to Know About Changes to Your Housing Benefit’

BARNEYS CLUB PRESENTATION

Our sheltered tenants at Paton’s Lane Complex were delighted to be presented with a a cheque for £150 by Barnetts of Dundee recently.

CASH FOR KIDS – MISSION CHRISTMAS APPEAL

Abertay Housing Association staff have chosen this year’s Cash for Kids Christmas Appeal as their “Charity of the Month” for December.

MOVEMBER

Movember has now come and gone so it’s time for the big reveal. Our Team managed to raise an impressive amount, over £1000, for men’s health charities. They are all now back to their handsome clean-shaven selves but a big Congratulations to them for their efforts.

HAPPY TO TRANSLATE

Abertay are now part of the 'Happy to Translate' scheme, promoting good practice and awareness of the needs of non-English speakers who use our services – click here for more information

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2012

Abertay’s 16th Annual General Meeting was held in Fintry Mains Parish Church on Wednesday 12th September 2012.

Abertay Annual Report 2012

Abertay HA 12pp 2012

SCRAMBLER BIKES

Scrambler Bikes

Sheltered Newsletter

Sheltered Newsletter 2012

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DO YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR FUEL BILLS?

If you are on a low income, or are elderly, you may be able to get a discount of £130 from your fuel bills through the Warm Home Discount Scheme!

FUNDRAISING EFFORTS

Abertay Housing Association’s Staff Social Committee were recently delighted to hand over a cheque for just over £8,000 to locally …

Notice to all Tenants

You are cordially invited to Abertay’s 16th Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 12th September 2012 in Fintry Parish Church @ …

OFFICE HOLIDAYS

Please note that the office at 147 Fintry Drive will be closed on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th July 2012. …

IS IT A PLEASURE OR IS IT A PAIN?

When Abertay Housing Association rent a property, with a garden to a tenant, we ensure the grass has a 1st …

GARDEN COMPETITION

The judging for this year’s garden competition will have taken place by Friday 10th August 2012. If you wish to …

ABERTAY RESIDENT’S CONFERENCE

This year’s conference was held on Wednesday 18th April 2012 at the Landmark Hotel. It was another successful event with …

Families House

Abertay Housing Association has formed a positive partnership with One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS), to co-ordinate and deliver services in …

Thermal Imaging Survey

Abertay Housing Association are about to embark on a project to conduct thermal imaging surveys to all of our properties …

CHANGES TO HOUSING BENEFIT

A Welfare Reform Bill is currently going through Parliament at Westminster which proposes several changes to the current welfare benefits …

Abertay's New Chair

Following the retirement of our current Chairperson, Russell Rowbotham, in September this year, we were delighted when the Management Committee …

Charity Concert

Amber Shines Bright….

‘Abertay aims to enhance the quality of lives in our communities’ and it would appear that this ethos is shared …

Patons Lane 30th Anniversary

Patons Lane celebrated its 30th anniversary on 7th September 2011. A party was held in the complex for the residents …

Abertay’s 15th Annual General Meeting

Notice to all Tenants: You are cordially invited to Abertay’s 15th Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 21st September 2011 in …

ABERTAY RESIDENTS’ CONFERENCE 2011

This year’s conference was held on Wednesday 20th April at the Landmark Hotel. The day was enjoyed by over 100 …

Abertay Housing Association is Changing

Over the last 18 months we’ve been working hard to improve our service to customers and “to enhance the quality …