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New Property Director

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) has appointed Angela Taylor as its new Property Director. Angela is a…

11th March 2018

Station Court defibrillator now available to wider Duns community

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA), along with Hart Builders, has been instrumental in helping make the defibrillator…

9th March 2018

Funding, General, Our Community

BHA apprenticeships offer high quality work-based learning

Charley Hall and Katie Young are just six months into their apprenticeships at Berwickshire Housing Association…

9th March 2018

General, Our Staff

Don't forget the closing date for this week's homes to let is tomorrow (Tuesday 10th December 2019).

To view and apply for any of our available homes just click on the link below.

www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/find-a-home/homes-to-let/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Paying you rent is a priority and paying it on time is the most important part of your tenancy agreement.

If you need help or advice with you rent payments please contact us today – we are here to help.

You can contact us by calling our Duns Office on 01361 884000 or our Eyemouth Office on 018907 50888. If you prefer you can also email us at rents@berwickshirehousing.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less

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Did you know there are many ways you can prepare your house for winter?

Take a look at some of our top tips to keep your house energy bills under control, while keeping your family warm during the winter months -

Close your curtains at night to help keep heat in your home - having them thermal lined will also help keep the heat in.

Use your programmable thermostat – set on/off times to suit when you are in/out of your home.

Switch off lights in empty rooms.

Turn electrical appliances off when not in use – do not leave them on standby.

Wait until you have a full load before using your washing machine and use a lower washing temperature (30 or 40 degrees).

Only fill the kettle with as much water as you need.

Whenever possible, dry clothes outside for free; instead of using a tumble dryer.

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Are you on Housing Benefit or Universal Credit? Do you know you can claim benefits for any spare bedroom and you may be entitled to a Council Tax Reduction?

If you have any spare bedrooms, your benefit may be reduced by 14% for 1 bedroom or 25% for 2 or more bedrooms. If you receive Housing Benefit or Universal Credit you can apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) from Scottish Borders Council.

If you were on Housing Benefit and have recently moved on to Universal Credit, you will need to reapply for a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP).

If you are claiming Universal Credit, you will have to make a claim for Council Tax Reduction separately.

Confused? Don’t worry we can help – Give our team a call today on 01361 884000/ 018907 50888 or drop us an email to rents@berwickshirehousing.org.uk. ... See MoreSee Less

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A Heart for Duns December Newsletter ... See MoreSee Less

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We are holding a festive open day at Gowanlea, our independent living complex in Coldstream.

Why not pop along on Wednesday 11th December between 3-6pm and take a look at our new show flat, whilst enjoying a festive mince pie and a glass of non alcholic mulled wine. ... See MoreSee Less

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Your rent is a priority debt and you need to ensure this is paid to avoid action being taken against you.

As per your tenancy agreement payments should be made in advance. You can now pay your rent directly from our website by clicking on the link below www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/your-home/pay-your-rent/

If you are struggling to pay your rent you are not alone and we can help. Our Financial Inclusion Team offers a free and confidential benefits and money advice service for our tenants, please don't struggle in silence - get in touch with our Financial Inclusion and Customer Accounts team today by calling us at Duns on 01361 884000 or Eyemouth on 018907 50888 - if you prefer you can email the team at rents@berwickshirehousing.org.uk.

Don’t get in deeper, get in touch today and start your journey to peace of mind. ... See MoreSee Less

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The closing date for this week's homes to let is 11am on Tuesday 10th December 2019.

To view and apply for any of our available homes just click on the link below.

www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/find-a-home/homes-to-let/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Are you part of a project, group, event or school which improves the lives of the people of Berwickshire? Could you benefit from some grant funding?

Our Tenant Volunteers currently have grant funding available up to a maximum of £500. For more information and for an application form just click on the link below.

tenantvolunteers.org.uk/grant-funding/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Water from burst pipes can damage your home and your belongings. A few simple steps can prevent this:

• Make sure the thermostat on your heating is set to at least
10 degree C
• Do not leave taps running or dripping as this may cause the
waste pipe to freeze
• If you intend on going away during the winter months, you
must let us know. If you are leaving your home unheated you
should also drain down your central heating as well as your
water. If you are unsure how to do this, we can help. Just
give our Repairs Team a call on 0800 652 8104 and we will
arrange this for you free of charge.

Pipes burst when they are frozen and this may not be obvious until the pipe starts to thaw, if you notice a pipe has frozen you should take the following steps –

• Turn off the water at the stopcock
• Turn off the central heating and switch off any water/
immersion heaters
• Turn on all taps and flush the toilet to drain the water system

If a pipe bursts you should –

• Turn off the water at the stopcock
• Switch off the electricity at the mains until the electrics can
be checked
• Turn on all taps and flush the toilet to drain the water system
• Turn off the central heating and switch off any water/
immersion heaters
• Contact our Repairs Team on 0800 652 8104 ... See MoreSee Less

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