Orkney Housing Association

Orkney Housing Association Providing affordable, high quality rented and low cost home ownership throughout Orkney. User guidelines:
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Charity Registered In Scotland: SC031734
Registered with Scottish Housing Regulator: HAL 164
Registered with the Financial Conduct Authority 2201 R(S)

03/09/2026

Thank you for the interest in the recent vacancy at Kiln Corner, Kirkwall. We received 42 responses to the advert and aim to allocate within 8 working days. If you are being shortlisted you will be contacted by email or phone to verify your application information.

We are currently reviewing our Tenant Participation (TP) Strategy, and a Consultative Draft was approved by our Manageme...
31/08/2026

We are currently reviewing our Tenant Participation (TP) Strategy, and a Consultative Draft was approved by our Management Committee in July, so we are now looking for our tenant’s views on this, which will feed into the final Strategy and 18-month Action Plan. The Consultative Draft is available to view on our website athttps://www.ohal.org.uk/docs/id484-TP%20Strategy%202026-2031%20Consultative%20Draft.pdf and we would be very grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete our consultation survey which can be found at the link below.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=WgglrguMsU-KRJgodTLITVjHLefnofJHqrxJ0Rrq9-pUMkZTOUdMNEUxUlVYWVFURUhaQ1JCMjlNTy4u

Everyone who returns a completed survey will be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win Kirkwall BID Vouchers up to the value of £50! To be included in the draw, please remember to enter your name, address and contact details on the survey. We look forward to hearing our tenant’s views on how we move forward with TP.

The survey will close at midnight on Sunday, 20th September 2026.

ROOFTOPSOur latest edition of Rooftops introduces new Committee and Staff members, contains information on changes to Sc...
27/08/2026

ROOFTOPS
Our latest edition of Rooftops introduces new Committee and Staff members, contains information on changes to Scottish Housing Law, and highlights work undertaken on tenancy sustainment.

https://www.ohal.org.uk/docs/id482-Rooftops%20Summer%202026.pdf

Property for rent; Kiln Corner, Kirkwall, KW15 1NU – 1 double bedroom first floor flat. Electric storage heating, heat r...
26/08/2026

Property for rent; Kiln Corner, Kirkwall, KW15 1NU – 1 double bedroom first floor flat. Electric storage heating, heat recovery ventilation system, shower over bath, kitchen with breakfast bar, door entry system, communal staircase, bin store.

Monthly rent: £457.93
EPC Band: B

All applicants may apply for this property; priority will be given to OIC Priority Group applicants. To express an interest in this property, please email [email protected], phone us on 875253 or send us a message on Facebook Messenger. Closing date for registering an interest is 5pm on Tuesday 1st September.

Please provide your name, address and application number (if known) when registering an interest.

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SUMMER ENGAGEMENT TOUREvery year members of the Management Committee take a tour of some of the Association’s housing sc...
24/08/2026

SUMMER ENGAGEMENT TOUR

Every year members of the Management Committee take a tour of some of the Association’s housing schemes. This provides an opportunity to engage with tenants and sharing owners while looking around the estates and viewing the different types of design and construction.

This year we will be visiting the West Mainland on Wednesday 26 August at approximately the following times:

1245 – Finstown (Jewadale, Buckles, Grimonds)
1400 – Dounby (Quilco)
1615 – Rendall (Lyron)

We are keen to speak to any residents who may be available at that time. If you happen to see us, do come and say hello.

24/08/2026

Thank you for the interest in the recent vacancy at Citadel Crescent, Stromness. We received 40 responses to the advert and aim to allocate within 8 working days. If you are being shortlisted you will be contacted by email or phone to verify your application information.

20/08/2026

Thank you for the interest in the recent vacancy at Liberator Close, Kirkwall. We received 63 responses to the advert and aim to allocate within 8 working days. If you are being shortlisted you will be contacted by email or phone to verify your application information.

19/08/2026

Emergency Out of Hours Repair Telephone Number

A temporary telephone number, (01856) 886 308, has been put in place whilst work is ongoing to reinstate the usual number for Emergency Out of Hours Repairs.

The temporary number will likely be in place for the next few weeks and should be used until further notification.

18/08/2026

Emergency Out of Hours Repairs

We have been made aware that there are issues with the usual telephone number for emergency out of hours repairs, Tel: 873430. If you have to report an emergency repair this evening please phone 875253 for the temporary out of hours contact number.

We hope to provide a further update regarding the issue in the next couple of days.

Property for rent; Citadel Crescent, Stromness, KW16 3EL – 2 double bedroom semi-detached house. Quantum storage heating...
17/08/2026

Property for rent; Citadel Crescent, Stromness, KW16 3EL – 2 double bedroom semi-detached house. Quantum storage heating, mechanical ventilation system, shower over bath and separate toilet, double glazed timber windows, clothes poles.

Monthly rent: £496.12
EPC Band: C

All applicants may apply for this property; priority will be given to OIC Priority Group applicants. To express an interest in this property, please email [email protected], phone us on 875253 or send us a message on Facebook Messenger. Closing date for registering an interest is 5pm on Friday 21st August.

Please provide your name, address and application number (if known) when registering an interest.

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Address

39A Victoria Street
Kirkwall
KW151DN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Friday 9am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm

Telephone

+441856875253

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