Houston Court HOUSTON COURT Johnstone PA5 8DL 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 All flats are fully self-contained with a living room, family and friends can meet and chat over a cuppa. bedroom, separate kitchen and bathroom. The Social activities are often held here. studio flats comprise of living/bedroom, kitchen and Purpose built laundries with fast automatic washing bathroom. The flats have central heating and are machines and tumble driers are available for all. double glazed throughout.
Who maintains these areas and gardens? Will I have privacy? Bield maintains the gardens, all external areas and Yes. You have your own front door with additional internal communal spaces. The cost is included in your sets of keys available for your family. Post is delivered rent. to your door.
Can I bring my pet? Can I bring my own furniture? We are more than happy to welcome well behaved Flats are rented unfurnished but you may qualify for pets but please check with our staff first. a decorating allowance to help you make your home your own. Friends and families are always What will I do if I need a repair to my property? welcome at Houston 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 0141 270 7200 Do you need an accessible home that makes you feel safe and secure with the added reassurance of a local manager? April 15 Someone to report repairs and make sure the gardeners turn up? With neighbours nearby you can make new friends and
HEAD OFFICE · Bield · 79 Hopetoun Street · Edinburgh · EH7 4QF try different activities. Tel: 0131 273 4000 · Fax: 0131 557 6327 · [email protected] · www.bield.co.uk Scottish Charity No. SC006878 ABOUT OUR HOUSING HOUSTON COURT
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 Bield insures the entire contents of the or not have to worry about The monthly rental charges range from: development, including those of residents households. repairs? Our high quality £408.58 - £472.40 range of housing is designed This includes basic rent, service, heating* and Emergencies: specifically with older people energy charge* Bield’s 24 hour emergency call centre Bield in mind. Bright, modern Response24 is connected to each flat and all (*where applicable) communal areas for your safety. Residents can apartments offer independent also have personal alarm units if they wish. There You may be entitled to Housing Benefit and is a comprehensive fire alarm system and smoke living with peace of mind and Council Tax reduction depending on your financial detectors are fitted in each flat. added security built in. Development address: circumstances. Housing Benefit is administered by Bield Renfrewshire Council, who can be contacted on A warm welcome awaits you at Houston Houston Court 0300 300 0204. Housing and Property Officers: Court, Johnstone which offers safe and Houston Square A Bield Housing and Property Officer visit regularly secure homes designed especially for those Johnstone to meet with any residents who wish to discuss any Council Tax: aged 60 and over. Our Local Manager Renfrewshire aspect of their home or tenancy. Houston Court falls into Council Tax band A. You provides a friendly face and ensures the PA5 8DL buildings and facilities are kept in good are responsible for paying this to your local Tel: 01505 329710 Guest Rooms: order. Council. Bield staff can help you to arrange this. There is an ensuite guest room which friends and Houston Court is situated in the centre of Benefits advice: families can book. Charges are detailed below: Johnstone with easy access to shops and If you’d like to find out more, please ring our Housing To make sure you are claiming your entitlements. doctors. There are good transport links to Bield has a dedicated advice worker who can £6.00 (per night, per person) for Bield Tenants, Glasgow and the coastal areas. Allocations Team on 0141 270 7200. There’s no substitute for actually visiting us, so to arrange a visit, help you check. Residents & Service Users and Trust & Hanover (Scotland) Tenants. please call Houston Court on 01505 329710. £10.00 (per night, per person) for family or carers of • 29 Flats Bield Tenants, Residents & Service Users and Bield staff or Members using the guest facilities for business • 4 storeys with lift and stair access