Stories
Over the years, we have helped many people in difficult housing situations. Read more about our person-centred approach in the stories below.
Joseph’s Story: Open Market Shared Equity Scheme
When a work related accident left demolition constructor Joseph without the use of his legs, he had to make massive lifestyle changes. A first priority was to sort out his housing. With three children, Joseph’s second floor flat in Glasgow was already bursting at the...
Gina’s Story: Homelessness to Private Renting
Following a marriage breakdown, Veteran Gina moved herself and her children home from Cyprus. While she received support from a variety of Veteran’s charities to get back, her resources in Britain were very limited. She accepted the kind offer of a place to stay from...
Karen and her family’s story: Ownership to LIFT Shared Equity
Karen, her partner Colin and their 3 children had been living in Govan in their own three-bedroom house. The property was a new build and perfect for their situation at the time. However, with her young daughter, Alexandra, growing up and requiring extra support to...
Stacey’s Story: Home Owner Adaptation
Stacey lives in Lenzie, East Dunbartonshire with her two children. She approached Housing Options Scotland looking for support in securing adaptations to her home for Aaron, her 10 year-old son who has chromosome deletion disorder. Following a split from her partner,...
Amy’s Family: Private renting to Shared Equity Home Ownership
Amy is a mother of two boys: Alfie and Jack. The oldest is Alfie and he has low functioning autism. They live in a lovely Dalkeith home along with Amy’s husband/dad and Nico the cat. However, previous to living in this house they had been privately renting a flat...
Anne’s story: Renting from a Housing Association
Upon arriving in Anne’s home from the outside, her street is noticeably peaceful and quiet, despite being located one block in from a major street filled with cafes and shops. Anne welcomes us in with a warm hug and a tour of her new place. Earlier on in life, Ann was...
Cameron’s New Home: Buying to let to a relative
Katie Cunningham recently interviewed the mother of one Housing Options Scotland latest “success stories” Francine from East Ayrshire. Francine’s 24 year old son Cameron has recently moved to “The Right House, in the Right Place” with help from Housing Options...
Chris’s Story 7 Years Later.
Just over seven years ago Chris Fisher couldn’t imagine the amazing quality of life he now experiences. Chris went from being housebound for 12 years, to moving in to a house with level access throughout and the ability to go outdoors without much effort. “It has...
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