Pipe Street, Portobello

Pipe Street is well placed for local amenities. Within 300 yards, you will find a Post Office, banks, the dental practice, Portobello Library and a range of shops with major supermarkets about a mile away. There are a number of pubs and restaurants closeby on the High Street as well as the health centre. Completed in 2002, this small and attractive development consists of eight flats. All properties are double-glazed and have gas central heating.

Properties

Designed for wheelchair users

2 one-bedroom flats, each suitable for a single person or couple
1 two-bedroom flat, suitable for up to four people

Designed for non-disabled people

1 one-bedroom flat, suitable for a single person or couple
4 two-bedroom flats, each suitable for up to three people

Scheme Management and Maintenance

Pipe Street is managed from the Association's Edinburgh Housing Services Office, where the Maintenance Department is also based.

Applying for a House

If you would like to apply for a house in Edinburgh, please note that you must make your application through the EdIndex Housing Register. You can receive an EdIndex application form by contacting Margaret Blackwood Housing Association directly, or by contacting the EdIndex Central Administration Unit, 8 West Pilton Gardens, Edinburgh, EH4 4DP, or by telephoning them on 0131 529 5080.

Please note that our turnover of tenancies is low so, regrettably, waiting lists do apply.

Rent and Service Charges

Rents and service charges are normally reviewed on an annual basis. Service charges cover various services such as landscaping and the replacement of equipment. All tenants receive a detailed Service Charge Statement every year.

Pipe Street

Portobello
Edinburgh
EH15 1BS