Stories
For over 25 years we have helped people to find a home that suit their needs. Read the stories of the people we have helped.
Lift off – Maria and Sophie’s Story: Shared Equity
One of the most fulfilling aspects of working for Housing Options is when we are able to see a project through from start to finish, and to find the right house in the right place at the right time! For the past two years, a client from the west of Scotland has been...
Karen’s Story:
Anyone beginning to lose hope of ever moving to the right house in the right area will take heart from Karen’s story. Karen, who has rheumatoid arthritis, moved into her bungalow in north Glasgow in Spring 2013, and her story shows that patience and perseverance pay...
Graeme’s Story revisited: Open Market Shared Equity
Graeme explored his housing options with us 10 years ago. He moved into a shared equity home using the LIFT Open Market Shared Equity Scheme. We chatted to Christine, Graeme’s mum, to find out how things are going for Graeme now. 10 years on. Christine, we’d love...
Graeme’s Story: Open Market Shared Equity
For the past two years Graeme has been living in “The right House, in the Right Place” –a modern flat near to friends and family in East Dunbartonshire. Throughout his life Graeme has coped with a variety of psychological problems, which became particularly prominent...
Extending the options – Rosemary and Iain’s story:
Housing Options Scotland are more usually involved in the process of helping clients who are on the hunt for a house, so it was unusual this week to find us meeting up with an elderly couple who are selling a magnificent country home in Dumfries. Our research...
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...
Chris’s Story: Open Market Shared Equity
My previous property was on two floors, the bathroom was located upstairs, denying access to normal bathing facilities. I was restricted to spending all of my time bedbound in the lounge. Space was very restricted and this was compounded by the need for essential...
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