Rent Setting Policy - including policy changes agreed Feb 2015

The base level of points is 103 (a one double bedroom flat with no parking or garden). 

To make up the points level for any other type/size of property

Add

·       5 points if it is a house or bungalow

·       3 points if it is a maisonette

·       2 if it was built in 2008  or after

·       5 points if it has a  private garden

·       5 points if it has a garage

·       10 points for each additional double bedroom

·       7 points for each single bedroom

·       2 for an additional WC

·       1 for an over bath shower

·       2 for a shower in new build property

·       5 for an en-suite

·       1 if it is house with a driveway /0.5 if it is a cottage flat with a driveway

·       0.5 – 2 points depending on level of communal landscaping

·       3-10 points if the property has a disabled adaptation which requires maintenance by the Association

Points are also deducted in certain circumstances

·       Energy efficiency- deduct 1 point if SAP less than  70, and 2 if the property fails the EESSH

·       Remote location – deduct 1 point if property is in Tyndrum, Killin, Lochearnhead, Strathyre, Kinlochard or Stronachlachar

·       Flats without main door  – deduct 1 point

CHANGES TO POINTS LEVELS SHOULD ONLY EVER BE MADE AFTER DISCUSSION WITH THE HOUSING SERVICES MANAGER.