About SBHA

Overview And Mission Statement

Created by Tenants, for Tenants, SBHA is an independent Housing Association serving communities in the Scottish Borders by providing quality, affordable homes.

Scottish Borders Housing Association is a Registered Social Landlord and a Scottish Charity (SC030751). SBHA acquired its housing stock from Scottish Borders Council on 3rd March 2003, following an independent ballot of tenants who voted for:

• modernised homes for all;
• genuine influence in the services they receive;
• continued Right to Buy;
• affordable rents; and
• action on Anti-Social Behaviour.

Since then, SBHA has spent over £22.5 million on improving Tenants' homes, set up 2 local Area Boards involving Tenants and community representatives, continued the Right to Buy for pre-transfer Tenants, honoured a 5-year Rent Guarantee, and established robust procedures for dealing with Anti-Social Behaviour.