Archived News
Articles from 2016
Dundee Drop in Services Published: 20/12/16
Click here for details of festive opening hours for Dundee Drop in Services and NHS Crisis Contacts.
Power of Attorney Published: 20/12/16
The Power of Attorney Campaign is starting to gear up! Did you know that if you become unable to make […]
Festive Opening Hours Published: 16/12/16
The Christmas and New Year opening hours for the main office at 147 Fintry Drive will be as follows; Monday […]
Soul Garden Published: 16/12/16
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 Published: 13/12/16
Once again this year, Abertay staff, contractors and customers supported the Mission Christmas appeal. All of the gifts donated were […]
Finavon Street Prize Winners Published: 12/12/16
As part of the run up to work starting on the Finavon Street development, we ran competitions in the autumn […]
Newsletters Published: 12/12/16
Our winter newsletters have recently been sent out to tenants. If you haven’t received your copy yet, please let us […]
Rent Consultation Published: 09/12/16
Abertay is currently consulting with tenants on its proposed rent increase for 2017/18. You should receive your consultation card shortly […]
Free Christmas Event Published: 08/12/16
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 Published: 02/12/16
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 Published: 01/12/16
Homeowners who feel that Abertay has failed to carry out its factoring duties or comply with the Property Factors code […]
Elder Abuse Helpline Published: 30/11/16
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 Published: 22/11/16
Abertay staff are happy to support the Mission Christmas appeal again this year. If any tenants, owners or contractors would […]
Fire Risks Published: 14/11/16
We have been advised by our insurers of a fire risk posed by Tumble Dryers. There is a flaw in […]
Christmas Hampers Published: 08/11/16
Do you know of any local charities / causes which would benefit from food hampers over the festive period? If […]
Annual Report Published: 31/10/16
Abertay’s Annual Report for 2015/16 has recently been published and sent to all tenants and members. It provides an overview […]
Strategy Day Published: 31/10/16
Abertay’s Management Committee recently held a strategy day. It was an opportunity for many of the new committee members elected […]
Satisfaction Survey Results Published: 31/10/16
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 Published: 21/10/16
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 Published: 06/10/16
Please note that the office at 147 Fintry Drive and the sheltered complexes will be closed on Monday 10th October. […]
MacMillan Coffee Morning Published: 04/10/16
Last week, Abertay staff took part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support. Staff baked […]
Prize Draw Winners Published: 30/09/16
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 Published: 16/09/16
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 Published: 08/09/16
Abertay is supporting Scottish Housing Day on Monday 19 September. The aim is to help people to understand the options […]
AGM 14 September 2016 Published: 07/09/16
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 Published: 02/09/16
The New Dundee Duo will be performing in St Martins Church Hall on Saturday 22 October in aid of Dundee […]
Design your Dream House Published: 29/08/16
Abertay, along with Robertsons Construction and Barton Wilmore Architects is running a competition to design your dream house to help […]
Colouring Competition Published: 29/08/16
Abertay, along with Robertsons Construction and Barton Wilmore Architects is running a colouring competition to help raise awareness of the […]
Name the Scheme Published: 29/08/16
Abertay, along with Robertsons Construction and Barton Wilmore Architects is running a competition to name the proposed development at Finavon […]
Fintry Gala Day 27 August 2016 Published: 25/08/16
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 Published: 19/08/16
TV Licensing is working to ensure you know the different ways to pay for a TV Licence and concessions available […]
Prize Draw Winners Published: 11/08/16
Thank you to all owners who paid their bills on time this year. Owners who paid by 24th June 2016 […]
Owner Satisfaction Survey 2016 Published: 27/07/16
Abertay is currently undertaking an owner satisfaction survey. If you are an owner in one of our estates, please take […]
Allpay Service Published: 18/07/16
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 Published: 12/07/16
As part of the current process to create new Local Community Plans, Dundee Partnership is seeking the views of local […]
Claiming Universal Credit Published: 12/07/16
Do you need to claim Universal Credit, or use the Universal Credit on line system? This video shows you how.
Universal Credit Changes Published: 01/07/16
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 Published: 28/06/16
Abertay is looking for people to join its Management Committee. Committee membership is open to tenants, owners and others who […]
Finavon Street Residential Development Published: 14/06/16
Abertay Housing Association’s design team, led by Barton Willmore, has recently submitted a planning application for 60 new homes and […]
SPRING BANK HOLIDAY – MONDAY 30TH MAY 2016 Published: 23/05/16
Please note that the office at 147 Fintry Drive and the sheltered complexes will be closed on Monday 30th May. […]
Tenant Satisfaction Survey 2016 Published: 23/05/16
Abertay is currently undertaking a tenant satisfaction survey. If you are a tenant, please take the time to complete the […]
Fraud Alert Published: 23/05/16
We have been made aware that a woman has been calling at properties in the Fintry area pretending to work […]
Helm Project Garden Opening at Dryburgh Gardens Published: 17/05/16
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 Published: 16/05/16
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 Published: 10/05/16
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 Published: 06/05/16
Abertay is taking part in the Tay FM Cash For Kids Superhero Day on Friday 13th May. Pop into the […]
Tenant Handbook Review Published: 06/05/16
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 Published: 25/04/16
Please note that the office at 147 Fintry Drive and the sheltered complexes will be closed on Monday 2 May. […]
Keep your community Safe Published: 24/04/16
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 Published: 04/04/16
Come along and join us on our regular Estate Walkabouts and have a say in how you would like your […]
EASTER MONDAY HOLIDAY – 28TH MARCH Published: 24/03/16
Please note that the office at 147 Fintry Drive and the sheltered complexes will be closed on Monday 28th March. […]
Estate Walkabout Survey Results Published: 24/03/16
Earlier this month, we asked for feedback on our Estate Walkabouts
Healthy Working Lives Presentation Published: 15/03/16
Staff from Abertay Housing Association recently attended the NHS Tayside Healthy Working Lives Award Ceremony and were presented with the […]
Recall Notice Published: 11/03/16
We have received a product recall notice in relation to Center brand fan heaters. WRB Gas have issued and supplied […]
Estate Walkabout Feedback Survey Published: 09/03/16
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 Published: 03/03/16
The Scottish Housing Regulator is looking for tenants and service users to help improve social landlord services.
Introducing Calum Published: 01/03/16
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 Published: 01/03/16
Abertay recently consulted tenants on a proposed rent increase for 2016/17. The majority of tenants who responded to the survey […]
Introducing Richard Published: 04/02/16
Richard Pinner has recently joined Abertay as Welfare Officer. He says “My role at Abertay is to provide welfare rights […]
Garden Celebrated Published: 04/02/16
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 Published: 28/01/16
Abertay Housing Association has achieved the Healthy Working Lives Bronze Award. The Award Programme supports employers and employees to develop […]