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ey to shared living s a part to play...


And we’re here to help 24/7 so you can If you have a secure door


entry system, everyone should make sure that the door is locked behind you so that only you and your neighbours can get access to the close. As your factor, there


are lots of ways YourPlace can help you maintain your home, including repairs. We can help by completing any repairs that we are made aware of.


contact us at a time that suits you best. There are many things we can deal with for you, depending on the type of home you live in. These include: • the general maintenance of common areas and facilities • block buildings insurance – meaning you are always covered • stair cleaning • stair lighting


• lift maintenance • land maintenance • arranging owners’ meetings If you have any questions about your home, just get in touch.


Let’s make communities beautiful


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independently assessed to a recognised standard - with pointers then given for how we can make that area the best it can be. “We don’t want some of our customers to live in nice areas they are proud of and for other areas to be let down by things like litter, dog fouling or communal areas that need upgrading. We want to make all our communities great.”


The scheme has been launched


after a pilot in eight multi-storey sites in Glasgow. Selected customers will


be trained in environmental monitoring, and will go on to work with Keep Scotland Beautiful to grade communities as three, four or five stars – with five stars representing the highest standard. Keep Scotland Beautiful runs


award schemes which are nationally-recognised indicators of best practice, including the Green Flag Award for parks and green spaces, the Beach Award and the Eco-Schools programme. It is hoped the partnership


WORKING TOGETHER: Our environmental teams will help keep


your property spick and span but you have a part to play in maintaining your home.


approach to environmental audit and accreditation will become the benchmark for other social landlords. If you’re interested in being


part of the scheme, talk to your factoring agent.


Property Factors registration numbers: GHA PF000287, YourPlace PF000212, Cube PF000308, Dunedin Canmore PF000378


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