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Factory visit for applicant Nathan to see our modular homes first-hand
Work is on-going as Riverside Scotland delivers Scotland’s largest social modular housing development in South Ayrshire. The project is being delivered by Riverside Scotland and Connect Modular, a division of The Wee House Company in Dundonald, delivering 63 brand new affordable homes with a blend of house types, including one bedroom flats, three bedroom houses
Read moreWe’ve rebranded as Riverside Scotland
Irvine Housing Association today confirmed that it has re-branded as Riverside Scotland. The change – which took effect from 26 July –includes a new Riverside Scotland logo. Irvine Housing Association became part of The Riverside Group in 2011, a decision which has delivered significant customer service improvements for tenants, continued investment
Read moreIrvine Housing Association begins recruitment process for new Managing Director
Irvine Housing Association today (1 July 2021) confirmed that it has begun recruiting for a new Managing Director. The move follows the news that current Managing Director Paul Hillard is to leave the business in the Autumn to take on a new role as a Director with housing consultancy David Tolson Partnership. The new Managing
Read moreNew homelessness project benefits from Mears Foundation Grant
We are delighted to share the news that The Mears Foundation has donated a generous grant of £1,000 to Irvine Housing Association, part of the Riverside Group. This grant will support the Association’s new Housing First for Families project to help people rapidly move out of homelessness and sustain a tenancy with the assistance of
Read moreFirst homes arrive at modular housing development in South Ayrshire
The first four homes have been delivered to our affordable modular housing development – the country’s largest – in South Ayrshire. The important milestone was reached this week as the first 10 modules arrived on site at Kilmarnock Road, Dundonald, and were craned into place. These modules make up the first four homes comprising three
Read moreWork begins on 77 new homes in Irvine
We have started work on the development of 77 brand new affordable homes in Irvine. The new properties will form phase two of the successful Tarryholme development, where 87 homes were built in 2019. The £13million project – which is supported by a £6million grant from the Scottish Government – should be complete by Autumn
Read moreNew tracking feature for repairs
We are pleased to have introduced a new tracking feature for repairs appointments which will help customers plan, remember and change scheduled appointments. The new feature is now available to all Irvine Housing Association customers with the exception of tenants in Arran, and is being delivered through repairs and maintenance contractor MPS Housing and promises
Read moreWe’re recruiting new Board Members
There has never been a more important time to become involved in social housing and, as a board member, there is a great opportunity to add value where it can have impact. At Irvine HA, we are looking to add to the existing talented board with additional skills as we look to build. Our mission
Read moreNew Chair appointed from September 2021
We have today (26 March 2021) confirmed the appointment of a new Chair to our Board from September. Jim Strang – who has more than 40 years’ experience within the housing sector – will join our Board of Governance at its AGM in August, with a view to taking on the role of Chair from
Read moreRepairs & maintenance information for Dumfries customers
From the 1st April 2021 our repairs and maintenance service in Dumfries & Galloway will be delivered by MPS Housing. MPS Housing already service many of our customers in other areas of Scotland and will deliver the same quality and standard of service to our homes in Dumfries. When MPS visit your property you’ll be
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