Rentals and Social Housing
We understand that it might not always be possible to apply for a mortgage, or you might like to test the waters before laying down more permanent roots so here are some links to alternative rentals & social housing options in the area.
The Highland Housing Register is a collaboration between registered landlords within the highland region. Anyone looking for social rented housing in Highland can apply from any of the partner social landlords by completing a single shared application form. See the list of participating landlords using this link.
The choice-based letting scheme allows you more control over where you call home. Learn more about the scheme and how to register, here.
The Highland Council have a common housing register with the main housing associations in the Highlands, so anyone looking for social rented housing only has to fill in one application form. All applications are then assessed, and awarded points, based on the Highland Housing Register Allocations Policy.
Anyone aged 16 years or over can apply for a house from any of the partner landlords which are listed on the council website.
Albyn Housing Society Limited serves an ever-growing number of communities in the Highlands, providing good quality, affordable housing for thousands of people across the region.
Since its inception in 1973, the Society has listened and responded to the views of its customers, local government, communities and businesses in meeting housing needs in the Highlands.
Caithness Business Index is housed within the Caithness Community Website. It lists private properties available to rent as well as a range of commercial rental and purchase options.
The business index will also come in handy when you’re new in the area as it stores details of over 2000 businesses in Caithness with everything from construction to transport
Nestoria is a vertical search engine. Their goal is to make it as easy as possible for you to find UK property. All you have to do is use this link and to see what’s available in the North Highlands on their site.
Primelocation is a UK property portal owned by Zoopla that lists upmarket properties in the UK and abroad.
It was founded in 2001 by a group of 200 UK estate agents. It accepts property listings only from estate agents, letting agents and property developers.
Pentland Housing Association is the leading provider of housing in Caithness. They currently manage 498 properties in the area.
Cairn Housing are a not-for-profit charity whose mission is simple – to make affordable housing more accessible to more people in need of a home of their own. Across Scotland they provide vital accommodation and landlord services, helping to foster genuine local communities that don’t just improve where people live, but how they live too.
Naver Ltd was established in December 1999. The company developed and operates the Naver Business Centre in Thurso. It also provides business and property management services to associated companies. Property under management includes both residential and commercial premises.
Caithness Chamber of Commerce
Naver Business Centre
Naver House
Naver Road
Thurso
KW14 7QA
Telephone: 01847 890076
Email: enquiries@investcaithness.com