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Housing Options Guide
Welcome to Aberdeenshire's Housing Options Guide, which has been developed to help tenants and housing applicants access housing in Aberdeenshire.
The guide provides information on:
- Council Housing,
- other options,
- Housing Associations,
- other Agencies, and
- the private rented sector
Housing Options Guide eBook (Opens in new window)
Low cost homes for sale
Low cost homes for sale is aimed at those people on relatively moderate incomes who wish to own their own home but who cannot afford to pay the full price for a house.
To be eligible for this scheme you need to meet the following criteria:
- First time buyers (although the scheme can also help people who have had a significant change in their household circumstances or people who are disabled and own a house that does not suit their needs).
- People who have a relatively modest income and can demonstrate that they would be unable to purchase a home to suit their needs unaided on the open market. Savings will be taken into account.
- Priority is given to people who are either tenants or waiting list applicants of Aberdeenshire Council or of a Registered Social Landlord (commonly know as a Housing Association).
- Preference is also given to people who have a local connection to the area, for example live, work or have family there.
For further information please see our low cost homes for sale leaflet or alternatively contact your local housing office.
If you are not already on the waiting list you can download an application form. Alternatively, you can collect or request an application from your local housing office.
Opportunities currently available in Aberdeenshire
| Development | Castle View, Inverbervie | Braehead, Stonehaven | Braiklay Croft, Tarves | Ythan View, Ellon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Properties Available | 2 x 2 bed semi-detached bungalows | 8 x 3 bed semi-detached houses | 1 x 2 bed end terrace house | 1 x 2 bed flats |
| Price | £88,000 | £123,000 | £105,000 | £99,000 |
| Income Threshold | £30,000 | £45,000 | £35,000 | £40,000 |
| Closing Date - For applications to be returned | 23rd January 2009 | 16th January 2009 | Until property is allocated - First come basis | Until property allocated - First come basis |
| Estimated Completion Date | April 2009 | Spring 2009 | Feb / March 2009 | Available now |
| Links |
Application Form (pdf 99kb) Guidance Notes (pdf 66kb) |
Application Form (pdf 95kb) Guidance Notes (pdf 66kb) |
Application Form (pdf 96kb) Guidance Notes (pdf 74kb) Site Plan (pdf 141kb) Floor Plan (pdf 39kb) |
Application Form (pdf 87kb) Guidance Notes (pdf 61kb) |
Low cost homes for first time buyers
| Development | Bridge End, Kemnay |
|---|---|
| Properties Available | 5 x 2 bed flats |
| Price | See price list in Links |
| Income Threshold | |
| Closing Date - For applications to be returned | Applications should be returned ASAP to Tor Ecosse |
| Estimated Completion Date | April / May 2009 |
| Links | Application Form (pdf 68kb) Brochure (pdf 1,556kb) Price List (pdf 286kb) |


