Important information 18/12/22 Scottish Water has reported a huge rise in burst water pipes across Scotland, due to the recent freezing weather and rapid thaw afterwards. At SBHA we are continuing to experience an unusually high number of calls to our out-of-hours service due to the current conditions. Extra team members have been on hand […]

Important information 17/12/22: We are currently experiencing a high volume of out-of-hours calls for emergencies due to the current weather conditions. Our teams have worked hard during the night and continue to do so to help those most affected. Please be aware that call waiting times may be longer than normal. We thank you for […]

The Winter Tenant newsletter is available online now! Many thanks to the members of the Editorial Panel for their support in putting this edition together. The newsletter will be posted out to all Tenants later this week, along with the 2023 Tenant calendar. We hope you enjoy this edition – click on the link to […]

We’re listening… Let us know what you think… BMG Research is currently carrying out surveys on our behalf. You may be contacted via email, text message or by phone and invited to take part. If you’re contacted, please take the time to let us know how we’re doing. Your feedback helps us shape the support […]

  The Borders Housing Network brings together the four Borders based RSLs who have signed a joint pledge to take decisive action against domestic abuse. The Chief Executives of Berwickshire, Eildon, Scottish Borders, and Waverley met on 21 November to restate their commitment to the “Make a Stand” pledge which was developed a couple of […]

This is the time of year where housing associations are thinking about their budgets for the next financial year starting in April 2023, and as a key part of that we’re starting our statutory consultation with tenants on what level of rent is set from April. You’ve probably heard that between now and the end […]

  Add your voice, help the Scottish Housing Regulator to improve services for Tenants… Would you like to help improve social landlord services in Scotland? Add your voice to the National Panel of Tenants and Service Users! The Panel is one of the ways that the Scottish Housing Regulator can hear what tenants and service […]

Our Autumn 2022 Tenant newsletter is available to view online now! In it, you’ll find top energy-saving tips, info about support available this Winter and highlights from this year’s SBTO Gardening Competition. View or download by clicking below.    

  Why are we planning to do this Garages to Homes project?   Our proposal covers several sites across the Borders, and we are consulting on potential options in the early phases of the project. The aim of the project is to provide homes which: Meet the challenge of housing for older people 25% of […]

  Why are we planning to do this Garages to Homes project?   Our proposal covers several sites across the Borders, and we are consulting on potential options in the early phases of the project. The aim of the project is to provide homes which: Meet the challenge of housing for older people 25% of […]