What Angus Housing Association does

Angus Housing Association Limited is a registered social landlord and Scottish charity (SC020981) operating across the Angus and Dundee council areas in eastern Scotland. Founded in May 1970 and headquartered at 93 High Street, Arbroath, the association manages over 2,000 social rented homes and provides property factoring services to more than 700 owner occupiers. Its portfolio has expanded from an initial 36 homes in the village of Auchmithie to its current scale, with an active development programme delivering 20 new homes in 2024/25 and a pipeline of 70 further units planned for 2025/26, supported by Scottish Government grants and bank lending.

The organisation's service stack comprises affordable housing management, responsive and planned repairs (with £4.3M invested in repairs and improvements in 2024/25), property factoring, and a Financial Inclusion and Energy Advice team that secured £388,837 in measurable financial gains for 572 tenants in the most recent reporting year. Its technology layer centres on the AHA@HOME tenant portal — launched in August 2025 with rent payment, repair reporting, document access, and household management functionality — alongside the 'These Homes' choice-based letting allocation system and EV charging infrastructure managed via Charge Place Scotland. Energy-efficient property technologies (air source heat pumps, solar PV) are deployed across new builds, with all new properties achieving A or B EPC ratings.

The revenue model is a regulated, subscription-recurring mix: weekly social housing rents set through an annual tenant consultation process, service charges, and factoring fees from owner occupiers, supplemented by Scottish Government grant and bank loan funding for the development programme. The association is governed by a nine-member volunteer Board of Management, currently chaired by Craig Irvine (since May 2025) and led by Chief Executive Gail Robertson. It holds multiple accreditations including Cyber Essentials Plus, Living Wage Employer, Dogs Trust Pet Friendly Accreditation (pioneer cohort), Sustainability Reporting Standard adoption, LGBT Bronze Charter, and Disability Confident status. Operational consolidation into a new headquarters at Ethiebeaton Park is planned for 2027.

Name

Angus Housing Association

Legal name

Angus Housing Association Limited

Website

https://angusha.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Angus Housing Association is a Scottish registered social landlord and charity managing over 2,000 affordable rental homes and factoring services for 700+ owner occupiers across Angus and Dundee, with an active development pipeline and AHA@HOME digital tenant portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Housing

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Services-Social Services (8300), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

Keywords

• Social housing services
• Affordable housing management
• Property factoring services
• Tenant portal platforms
• Housing development

Headquarters

HQ city

Arbroath

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Housing Rents and Service Charges: Primary revenue stream from rental income and service charges from over 2,000 social rented homes. Income is used to fund operations, repairs, and development. Tenants pay rent which is set through a rent consultation process with tenant feedback informing the Board's decision.
2. Factoring Services for Owner Occupiers: Provides property factoring services for over 700 owner occupiers, including common parts maintenance, landscaping, and building insurance. Owner occupiers pay a factoring charge for these services.
3. Scottish Government Development Grants and Loans: Significant funding to build new homes is received from the Scottish Government in the form of grants and loans from banks and other lending organisations. This supports the association's development program for new affordable housing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Angus Housing Association is a registered social landlord and charity that lets and manages over 2,000 affordable rental homes across Dundee and Angus. It also provides property factoring services for more than 700 owner occupiers, delivers responsive repairs and planned maintenance, runs a Financial Inclusion and Energy Advice team, and develops new energy-efficient affordable housing.

Product overview

Angus Housing Association is a registered social landlord and charity providing affordable housing services across Dundee and Angus. The organization operates a portfolio of over 2,000 rental homes and provides factoring services for 700+ owner occupiers. Its core service offering centers on affordable housing management, property factoring, and repairs/maintenance. The AHA@HOME tenant portal serves as the primary digital channel for tenants to manage rent accounts, report repairs, and access documents. Supplemental services include the Housing Perks discount app, EV charging stations, and a Financial Inclusion & Energy Advice team.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Affordable Housing Management Core social housing management services including tenant placement, rent collection, tenancy management, and neighbourhood services across over 2,000 homes in Angus and Dundee for individuals and families in housing need.
• Property Factoring Services Factoring services for over 700 owner occupiers, including common repairs, landscaping maintenance, buildings insurance management, and debt recovery services for homeowners in Angus and Dundee.
• Repairs and Maintenance Responsive repairs, planned maintenance, gas servicing, and emergency out-of-hours repair services for tenants and property owners, achieving 95.2% tenant satisfaction with repairs and 99% compliance with electrical safety checks.
• AHA@HOME Tenant Portal A secure online tenant portal enabling tenants to manage their tenancy digitally, including checking rent balances, making payments, reporting and tracking repairs, updating household details, and accessing tenancy documents and forms.
• Housing Development Development of new affordable homes across Dundee and Angus, including current developments at Whitfield Drive (18 homes due late 2026) and completed projects at Doon Place (21 homes), Crudie Farm (36 homes), and Durie Hill Edzell (14 homes).
• Financial Inclusion and Energy Advice Advisory service helping tenants access benefits, grants, and energy support. In 2024/25, the team secured £388,837 in financial gains for 572 tenants, achieved £375,000 in unclaimed benefits and grants, and delivered £23,000 in energy savings.
• EV Charging Stations Electric vehicle charging stations managed by Angus Housing Association across Dundee and Angus locations, with charging tariff information available via Charge Place Scotland and EV charging cards orderable through their platform.
• Housing Perks Discount App A money-saving discount mobile app partnership providing tenants with discounts of 4-20% on everyday essentials including groceries, fuel, clothing, DIY, and family days out. Savings typically range from £6-£12 per week for users.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89.3% overall tenant satisfaction, above Scottish average of 88.1%
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dogs TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Dogs Trust partnered with Angus Housing Association for the Pet Friendly Accreditation programme, recognising the association's commitment to creating inclusive and compassionate housing for tenants with pets. The partnership involves developing clear, fair, and supportive pet policies. Angus Housing Association was among the first social landlords to participate in this pioneering pilot programme. The partnership was highlighted in a Scottish Housing News podcast featuring the association's Director of Housing Services.
• Housing PerksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHousing Perks is an online discount app partnered with Angus Housing Association to help tenants save money on everyday essentials during the cost-of-living crisis. Tenants can save 4-20% on groceries, fuel, clothing, and DIY. The app is available via Apple App Store and Google Play Store with discounts exclusive to housing association tenants.
• Angus Council Vibrant Communities TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAngus Housing Association partners with Angus Council's Vibrant Communities Team to deliver free Summer Fun events across Angus. These events offer local families arts and crafts, music, science activities, and games while providing opportunities for the association to share housing information, financial inclusion advice, and tenant portal support.
• Dundee and Angus CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dundee and Angus College's Admin Academy programme, providing student work placements within the association's customer service department. Two students (Sara Collins-Soutter and Mya Carmichael) completed placements and graduated from the programme, with the association's Customer Service Team Lead attending their graduation.
• Scotia HomescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partnership with Scotia Homes for the Crudie Farm affordable housing development in Arbroath. The association has 36 properties at this development which forms part of Scotia Homes' larger private owner site. The collaboration was funded through Angus Council's affordable housing contribution.
• Guild HomescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partnership with Guild Homes for the Durie Hill affordable housing development in Edzell. The association delivered 14 affordable and sustainable properties as part of Guild Homes' Dalhousie new build site. The development was funded with support from the Scottish Government.
• George Martin BuilderscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeorge Martin Builders is the developer contracted for the Whitfield Drive development in Dundee, an 18-unit development of modern, affordable, and sustainable homes expected for completion in late 2026.
• Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA)coreOthersSFHA is the membership body and collective voice for housing associations and co-operatives in Scotland. Angus Housing Association is a member and participated in the SFHA 'Housing at Scotland's Heart' video showcasing how housing associations change lives.
• Quinn Internal Audit Services LtdminorOthersProvides the association's internal audit function. Topics for internal audit are set by the Board in consultation with the Senior Management Team and reported to the Finance, Audit and Risk Sub Committee.
• Chiene & TaitminorOthersExternal financial auditors providing annual statutory financial audits of practices and accounts to ensure appropriate internal controls, statutory compliance, and adherence to industry practice.
• Happy to TranslateminorOthersInterpretation and translation services provider used by the association to assist tenants and customers whose first language is not English, supporting equal access to information and services.
• Dundee City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDundee City Council provided Neighbourhood Capital Fund for the Ormiston Play Park upgrade, which the association successfully applied for. Council representatives attended the play park opening event. The council also partners on affordable housing development.
• Dundee Cycle HubminorOthersCommunity partner providing free bike safety checks during the Ormiston Play Park opening event, supporting safe cycling for local families.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association: Castle Rock Edinvar is an Edinburgh-based housing association providing affordable housing and related services. Comparable as a Scottish registered social landlord operating in a different but adjacent regional market with similar tenant engagement and property management approaches.
• Eildon Housing Association: Eildon Housing Association operates in the Scottish Borders with a similar portfolio size to Angus Housing Association. Comparable as a similarly sized Scottish registered social landlord providing affordable housing, factoring services, and rural community-focused development.
• Berwickshire Housing Association: Berwickshire Housing Association operates in the Scottish Borders providing affordable housing and related services. Comparable as a similarly sized Scottish RSL that recently merged with Eildon, illustrating the consolidation trend impacting smaller associations like Angus.

Direct peers

• Dunedin Canmore Housing Association: Dunedin Canmore is a Scottish housing association operating in Edinburgh, the Lothians, and Fife. Comparable as a mid-sized Scottish RSL providing affordable housing and related services in similar Scottish markets with comparable tenant participation and development approaches.
• Wheatley Group: Wheatley Group is Scotland's largest social housing and care provider, operating through subsidiaries including Wheatley Homes Scotland. Directly comparable as a Scottish registered social landlord providing affordable housing and tenant services, though at significantly greater scale.
• Link Group: Link Group is a major Scottish housing, care, and support provider operating across multiple Scottish regions. Directly comparable as a Scottish housing association offering affordable housing management, factoring, and community engagement services with a similar non-profit governance model.

Broad incumbents

• Places for People: Places for People is a large UK housing association and property management group providing affordable homes, market rent, and related services. Comparable as a major registered provider with similar social housing, property management, and community development activities.
• Peabody: Peabody is one of the UK's oldest and largest housing associations with a broad portfolio of affordable and market rent homes. Comparable as a large-scale registered provider operating the same affordable housing business model with similar regulatory oversight.
• Home Group: Home Group is one of the UK's largest housing associations providing affordable housing, supported living, and care services. Comparable as a large-scale UK registered provider offering social housing management and tenant services under similar regulatory frameworks.
• Sanctuary Housing Association: Sanctuary Housing is one of the largest UK housing associations providing affordable housing, care, and support services nationally. Comparable as a registered provider of social housing operating at scale with similar regulatory and service delivery models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/angushousing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/angus-housing-association-limited

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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