My Rights and Responsibilities as a Tenant
When you rent accommodation from a landlord, you have a number of rights as a tenant and you will have a contract. You have a number of basic rights when you move into accommodation, regardless of the contract or tenancy agreements you have with your landlord. In the link below you’ll find information on tenancy […]
How to Deal with Problematic Flatmates
Sometimes we can get into arguments with the people we live with. It can be especially awkward if you’re living is shared accommodation with new people. Here’s how to sort those issues out – big or small.
Clan Childlaw Housing Law Response Project
FREE EXPERT LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS THROUGH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. WHO WE CAN HELP Young people aged up to 25 living in the central belt area of Scotland Those experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness Young people worried about homelessness or a housing situation which has become worse […]
Hearts Community Helpline
Ran by Hearts Football Club, contact the Community Helpline for social connection and advice for participants at risk of loneliness and poverty. Call 0131 603 4928 Monday – Friday: 10am – 4pm Email: community@bighearts.org.uk
Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action (AVA)
AVA are part of a Scotland-wide network of Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) – they are one of 32 working with communities across the country. AVA is Aberdeenshire’s TSI, and their mission is to promote the growth of strong, resilient, communities in Aberdeenshire by connecting, supporting, and representing volunteers, charities, community-led organisations, and social enterprises collectively […]
Aberdeen Cyrenians
Aberdeen Cyrenians supports people experiencing hardship and can provide practical assistance with food, toiletries, baby items and clothing. There is likely to be a very high demand during this time and given their resources, they may not be possible to support everyone. They will therefore attempt to respond to the greatest need first. Priority groups […]
The Foyer Aberdeen
The Foyer is a charitable organisation supporting people in the North East of Scotland towards independent living, learning and work. Working with over 1600 people a year they start with people’s strengths, supporting them to build their confidence, develop their talents and make real and lasting change in their lives. They deliver joined up services […]
Keeping On Top of Housework
Having your own house is great, and it’s important to keep it clean and tidy. Not just so it looks good, but also for the sake of your health as well. Here’s 9 tips to keeping on top of your housework.
University Household Essentials
Ikea’s uni essentials list is great for students moving into halls or flat sharing. It is helpful because you might not realise the things you need until you go into the kitchen drawer to get it and realise you don’t have it. You can get inventive and use a pair of tights instead of a […]
Summer Accommodation
If you managed to get student accommodation for during the academic year, but have decided you want to hang about the area, then you’ll need to get yourself somewhere to stay over the summer before your mates come back and you look into getting a flat together. Liberty Living offers lots of summer accommodation options […]