In our last email newsletter, sent in June, we asked you what you thought about our online tenant portal, My Cairn. The survey received 38 responses. Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill it in. Well done to Marilyn Russell from Cambuslang who is the winner of our £50 voucher. Are you…
News from Cairn
Tenancy Sustainment Team go from strength to strength
Our Tenancy Sustainment team continue to do fantastic work helping our tenants. Over the last financial year they helped 909 tenants gain an additional £930,188 in income. This is a massive achievement, particularly given the challenging nature of the working environment over the last year and a half. There has been an increase in demand…
Paying your rent – a reminder
Did you know that your rent is due in advance on the 1st of every month? For example, your rent should be paid on 1 January for the month of January, 1 February for the month of February, and so on. This is called paying your rent in advance and is a condition of your…
Court update
We are delighted to let you know that, following the briefing from the First Minister last week, we are removing most of the restrictions at our sheltered and retirement courts. Where we do not currently have staff on site, please note that the easing of restrictions may take a little longer to be implemented. How…
#NoWrongPath
Congratulations to everyone who has received results! We know that some young people may feel worried about what the future holds for them, particularly during a pandemic. But as many of us at Cairn Housing Group know, there is #NoWrongPath! You can find out more about what careers suit your skills, interests, experience and personality…
Pentland seeking views on proposed transfer to Cairn ahead of ballot
Pentland Housing Association tenants are to be formally consulted on a proposed transfer of engagements to Cairn Housing Association, which will bring new investment to homes and a locked-in affordable rent guarantee, from a new combined Cairn and Pentland team in Caithness. Pentland and Cairn plan to make faster progress on modernising and upgrading homes,…
Cairn’s new homes are a recipe for success in north Glasgow
Cairn Housing Association has handed over keys to tenants at their latest new development in Lambhill with an invite to join their neighbours in a cooking class. The homes, which give a welcome boost of affordable rented housing in the north of Glasgow, contribute towards the Scottish Government’s drive to deliver upwards of 50,000 new…
Avoch residents celebrate completion of housing development
A significant affordable housing development, delivered by HHA and Cairn Housing Association, has officially opened, contributing towards the Scottish Government’s drive to deliver upwards of 50,000 new homes by the end of 2021. Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy, Kate Forbes, joined local residents at the Avoch-based Mannsfield Place development which has created 46…
Recruiting for Board members
Cairn is led by an experienced Board that has overall responsibility for governance and strategic direction. As part of our succession planning, we are seeking to recruit new members who have a real desire and interest in helping our ambitious organisation achieve its aims and objectives and contribute towards business growth, service excellence and good…
Reopening of communal lounges
We are pleased to let you know that we will be opening the communal lounges for courts in levels 2, 1 and 0. This is where we have staff on site so Scotsburn, Stafford, MacEwen, Nigel Henderson and Douglas Haig will remain closed for the time being. When will the lounge reopen? The lounge will…
