what we do | general advice

The Trust is happy to respond to any community, organsiation or individual seeking advice and information about tackling rural housing problems

 

Housing info:

Link to information on the Highland Housing Register

http://www.highland.gov.uk/livinghere/housing/

The Trust supports the use of renewable technologies. For advice, grants and information, please visit

http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/generate_your_own_energy/types_of_renewables

http://www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk/home/

http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/schri/

Building inspection / supervision

http://www.nhbc.co.uk/

or Architect Supervision required for mortgage purposes.

Self sustaining communities/organisations –

http://www.gigha.org.uk/

http://www.assyntcrofters.co.uk/

http://www.assyntfoundation.org/

http://www.isleofeigg.org/welcome/welcome_frame.htm

http://www.knoydart-foundation.com/

http://www.north-harris.org/

http://www.laggan.com/forestcommunity.htm

Advice for communities:

http://www.hie.co.uk/CommunityLand.htm

http://www.carnegieuktrust.org.uk/

http://www.ruralhousingscotland.org/

http://www.selfbuild-scotland.org.uk

Scottish Governments commitment to rural homes:

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/02/29082638

Funding –

Improvement grants:

http://www.highland.gov.uk/livinghere/housing/privatesectorhousing/improvementsandrepairs/

Energy grants:

http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/proxy/view/full/2019/grantsandofferssearch

Crofting grants:

http://www.crofterscommission.org.uk/

Information on the new Lift scheme, for purchasing on the market properties with grant aid

http://www.communitiesscotland.gov.uk/stellent/groups/public/documents/webpages/cs_008156.hcsp