The Association oversees a retirement housing complex which was built in 1997, and can be applied for by those aged 60 and above.
The complex has 36 single-bedroom flats along with 3x 2-bedroom flats making it suitable for people applying singularly or as a couple.
An information leaflet can be found by clicking here.
If you would like to apply for a home in this complex, please see page 14 of the application form at the bottom of the page, where you will be asked to specify which kind of housing you require.
CLICK HERE FOR AN APPLICATION FORM.
Forms can be returned to the Association's office at 1271 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8TH; alternatively, forms can be emailed to the Association at administration@yorkhillha.org
Rent Charges
There are three elements to the retirement housing rent structure:
Basic Rent
The basic rent charges for retirement housing accommodation are calculated on the same basis as rent assessments for mainstream housing. The size and amenities of each property are used to calculate the annual rent level. This income is then used to cover the costs of providing maintenance and management services. So, your rent helps to pay for all repairs, all upgrading and renewal works, building insurance, staff time and the Association's operating costs. The basic rent charge does not include housing support costs or services.
The basic rent charges are eligible for Housing Benefit.
The cost of housing support services are mostly covered by a grant from Glasgow City Council. This grant is paid to the Association on behalf of all residents. The cost of these services is therefore not eligible for Housing Benefit.
Housing Support services include the Alarm service and cleaning of communal areas.
Over the years, the grant level has remained the same while costs have increased. Tenants are now required to contribute £3:18 per week towards the alarm service. This is charged by and paid to Glasgow City Council. In other local authority areas, supported housing costs charged directly to tenants are much higher. It is possible that Glasgow City Council will review their support grant levels in the future.
The difference between the grant and the actual cost of providing the Housing Support service has been subsidised by the Association in recent years.
Service Costs
Due to the communal nature of the complex there are several service costs charged to residents. These service costs vary from year to year and are eligible for Housing Benefit.
The Association pays the service costs as they arise and recovers the money from the tenants the following year through the monthly rent.
The main service charges are:
- common utility bills
- lift servicing and maintenance
- laundry equipment servicing and maintenance
- fire alarm maintenance and equipment
- door entry systems servicing and maintenance
- water rates
- gas servicing and boiler maintenance
- provision for furniture and fixture renewal
Residents must also contribute approximately £50 per month towards a heating charge, which may vary slightly based on consumption.
Tenants are provided with a breakdown of services and costs annually.