Mackay Court Vacancies (2 properties)

Property Description

Mackay Court is an independent living scheme and is situated in the centre of the village of Rhynie. The scheme consists of 14 flats on ground and first floors with lift access to first floor.  

In Rhynie is a remote village around 9 miles from Huntly.  The village has a small shop but the nearest supermarket is located in Huntly.  There is a local medical practice, primary school, church with active church groups. Public transport is limited there is a dial a bus to hintly 4 days a week.

The properties consist of a living room, kitchen, bedroom and walk-in shower room. There is lift access to both floors. 

The scheme has a residents' lounge and kitchen on the ground floor. There is a laundry with washing machines and tumble dryers and a guest bedroom where tenants' relatives or friends can stay overnight for a small charge. Central heating is provided by an oil fired central plant boiler. The heating charge is £70.53 which is included in the service charge.

A  ‘cash incentive payment’ of up to £500.00 to help with moving costs is available on this property. Certain conditions apply.

NO DOGS ALLOWED AT THIS PROPERTY

Our Independent Living Schemes in Aberdeenshire and Moray offers housing for older people in a safe and secure property with staff onsite to provide housing management services. These schemes promote independence with the capacity to sign post tenants to other services as their needs change to allow them to live independently in the home for as long as possible. 

Properties are self-contained flats or cottages designed to meet the requirements of people over 55 or with a medical or physical disability. 

Properties may feature grab rails, level access showers, lower baths, and high-level electric sockets. All properties are accessible flatted properties are no higher than two floors or have a lift. 

Most schemes have communal facilities, and this can include a communal lounge, laundry facilities, and guest rooms.  Many schemes have an active social element for those who like to be involved. 

If you would like to be considered for a property, please register with These Homes, www.thesehomes.com and complete an online registration form. 

Important Information: 
Please be aware that the property may be currently occupied, and you should not directly approach anyone who may be living in the property.  You need to make sure that you are tenancy ready and have considered how you will pay your rent (which is payable in advance), your moving costs & how you will furnish and floor any property you are offered.   
Rent is payable from the start of a tenancy and payable in advance e.g. January's rent is due on or before 1st January.  Rent must be paid on the day of signing for the tenancy.  You will then be required to set-up a monthly rent payment, i.e. Direct Debit.  If you are in receipt of Housing Benefit or Universal Credit and cannot pay the full amount straight away, we can consider setting up an arrangement, but this must be discussed in advance.   
Council Tax, gas, electric bills are all the tenant’s responsibility and must be set up immediately with any meter readings provided to the supplier.  If this property includes a heating charge it is not eligible for Housing Benefit/Universal Credit.   
The property is let unfurnished and without flooring. You may be able to apply for advice/assistance with applications to the Scottish Welfare Fund if you do not have access to funds for furniture, floorcoverings, etc. 
The new tenant will be responsible for maintaining any garden and decorating the property throughout.   
 
Permissions: 
Pets - If this property is a flat it is a no dogs scheme.  Further information can be found on the Association's Pet Policy at  https://www.castlehillha.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Owning-a-pet.pdf 
Alterations - Permissions for alterations is required e.g. a shed in garden.  You can request this from us.