Although our Association is mainly concerned with renting housing, we can also offer a number of other routes towards your ideal home. The links below will take you to pages that explain the many different ways in which you can meet your housing needs.
In this SectionFind details of our allocation policy, and learn how to apply.
Sharing Ownership is a way of helping people who wish to own their own home, but cannot afford to purchase one on the open market.
There are a number of Shared Equity Schemes to assist people to purchase a property.
Some people in Shetland rent their home from a private landlord.
For many people, buying a home of their own is the ideal housing solution.
There is a strong tradition of self-build in Shetland, there are various ways of undertaking such a project.
Shetland Islands Council has a large stock of rented homes throughout the islands. At Hjaltland, we work closely with colleagues in the Council’s Housing Service.
The Shetland Islands Council has legal obligations to prevent and alleviate unintentional homelessness.
There are many different ways of meeting your housing needs in Shetland.
Find details of our allocation policy, and learn how to apply.
Find out if a needed repair is covered by the Right to Repair scheme or classed as an emergency.
Find helpful advice on how to pay for rent and how to set up a direct debit.
If you’re unhappy with any aspect of the service we provide, we want to know. Sometimes, of course, there may simply be a misunderstanding, but the sooner it’s resolved, the better.
Mr Gear has completed a very high quality fitting of rails to my home. A competetant and tidy job by a cheerful and helpful tradesman. A credit to your organisation.
Satisfied One Stop Shop client
"The workmen were helpful, tidy and as non-disruptive as possible. Cheerfully working in all weathers and clearing the site of any bruck or debris (not that there was much) every day at close of work=4 Stars"
Tenant satisfied with new roof works