Blackfaulds Court BLACKFAULDS COURT Fauldhouse EH47 9DR Answering your questions You’ll find our properties are built on a small scale and are very welcoming. Isn’t it time to discover for yourself what makes Bield different?

What does the accommodation comprise What facilities are available? of? There is a communal lounge where residents and their The flats are fully self-contained with a living room, family and friends can meet and chat over a cuppa. bedroom, separate kitchen and bathroom. All Social activities are often held here. accommodation has central heating and is double Purpose built laundries with fast automatic washing glazed throughout. machines and tumble driers are available for all.

Will I have privacy? Who maintains these areas and gardens? Yes. You have your own front door with additional Bield maintains the gardens, all external areas and sets of keys available for your family. Post is delivered internal communal spaces. The cost is included in your to your door. rent.

Can I bring my own furniture? Can I bring my pet? Flats are rented unfurnished but you may qualify for We are more than happy to welcome well behaved a decorating allowance to help you make your home pets but please check with our staff first. your own.

Friends and families are always What will I do if I need a repair to my property? welcome at Blackfaulds Court. Contact your Local Manager or Property Officer to arrange all repairs. The cost of repairs is included in your rent payment.

What happens if I want to carry out improvements/ alterations to my property? Contact your Bield Property Officer who will visit you to discuss your plans. They can authorise requests for you.

If you have any other questions don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Retirement Housing Call 0131 273 4000 What facilities are available at Blackfaulds Court? Do you need an accessible home that makes you feel safe and secure with the added reassurance of a local manager? Apr 15 Someone to report repairs and make sure the gardeners turn up? With neighbours nearby you can make new friends and

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Move into a Bield home and we will be with you every step of Are you looking for a home where you can relax and the way...... enjoy life? Perhaps you want Monthly rental charges: Insurance: to downsize, meet new friends or not have to worry about The monthly rental charges range from: Bield insures the entire contents of the development, including those of residents repairs? Our high quality £498.10 - £547.66 households. range of housing is designed This includes basic rent, service, heating* and specifically with older people energy charge* Emergencies: in mind. Bright, modern Bield’s 24 hour emergency call centre Bield (*where applicable) Response24 is connected to each flat and all apartments offer independent communal areas for your safety. Residents can You may be entitled to Housing Benefit and also have personal alarm units if they wish. There living with peace of mind and Council Tax reduction depending on your financial is a comprehensive fire alarm system and smoke Development address: circumstances. Housing Benefit is administered by added security built in. detectors are fitted in each flat. Bield West Council, who can be contacted on A warm welcome awaits you at Blackfaulds Blackfaulds Court 01506 775000 Housing and Property Officers: Court, Fauldhouse which offers safe and Fauldhouse Council Tax: secure homes designed especially for those A Bield Housing and Property Officer visit regularly aged 55 and over. Our Local Manager to meet with any residents who wish to discuss any EH47 9DR Blackfaulds Court falls into Council Tax band A. provides a friendly face and ensures the Tel: 01501 771044 aspect of their home or tenancy. buildings and facilities are kept in good You are responsible for paying this to your local order. Council. Bield staff can help you to arrange this. Guest Rooms: Blackfaulds Court is situated close to the Benefits advice: There is an ensuite guest room which friends and centre of Fauldhouse with easy access to families can book. Charges are detailed below: If you’d like to find out more about, please ring our To make sure you are claiming your entitlements. shops and doctors. There are good Housing Allocations Team on 0131 273 4000. There’s Bield has a dedicated advice worker who can transport links to Livingston, , £6.00 (per night, per person) for Bield Tenants, no substitute for actually visiting us, so to arrange a help you check. Edinburgh and . Residents & Service Users and Trust & Hanover visit, please call Blackfaulds Court on 01501 771044 () Tenants. • 23 Flats and 8 cottages £10.00 (per night, per person) for family or carers of • 2 storeys with lift and stair access Bield Tenants, Residents & Service Users and Bield staff or Members using the guest facilities for business • Car parking purposes.