Housing Advice

What was once known as the Council Housing system has now been taken on by a joint formation of housing associations. These organisations work under a partnership application process known as HOMEArgyll. We can provide a range of information if you own your own home or are disabled and want advice about aids and adaptations or require the contact details of a Housing Association. If you are thinking about becoming a Landlord there are many issues to take on board such as registering as a private landlord, or if you are renting accommodation, there is some useful advice that you may find helpful.

Useful Information

• Homelessness
• Owning A Home  - all links to Home Argyll

• Buying or building a house
• Homestake
• Shared Ownership

• Where are shared ownership schemes?

• How to apply

• Rural Home Ownership Grants
• Crofters grants and loans

• Croft House Grants Scheme

• The Highlands and Islands Croft Entrance Scheme

• Getting a mortgage
• How much can you spend?
• Looking at properties
• Decrofting
• Acquiring a site
• Planning permission
• Getting a building warrant
• Getting professional advice
• Home Buyers Report