Retrofitting common areas of your tenement building to meet new energy efficiency standards can be beneficial for the planet- and for your wallet. A case study included in new guidance…
read moreIf you're planning on going away for the holiday season and your property is going to be empty, follow these top tips to ensure your tenement flat and building remains…
read moreWe were pleased to feature a guest article from the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP), a charity which provides free support and advice to property owners and communities affected by vacant properties.
read moreWhether it’s expanding into the loft or making internal alterations, it’s important to ensure any flat alterations comply with your legal obligations as an owner and do not compromise your…
read moreWhat happens when a factoring business shuts down and owners are transferred to another firm? Are your funds protected if the factor goes out of business? We've never known a…
read moreThe University of Edinburgh and
read moreOn a sunny day in July, as part of a project set up by the sustainability and innovation charity hybrid heat pump. The hybrid air source heat pump provides heating…
read moreMortgage lenders now require that those buying flats with cladding to provide a satisfactory EWS1 certificate. An EWS1 certificate can only be provided by a qualified fire engineer and initially…
read moreUnder One Roof has responded the here. Under One Roof also requested comments from owners of tenement flats on key questions posed by the Law Commission. The responses, which were anonymised,…
read moreAll owners in a tenement building are responsible for paying their share of the costs for a common repair, as determined by their titles or the Tenements Act. Owners are responsible for paying for repairs…
read moreAn incoming leak is always a cause for concern. Left untreated, leaks can lead to further damage to your property and issues with damp, mould, and rot. So, what can…
read moreEmergency repairs are defined as those that: really cannot wait for a scheme decision to be made are required to prevent damage to your building are in the interests of…
read moreThe first short talk of the day was delivered by architect Ingvar Maxwell, who explored the history of stone in Scottish buildings from the prehistoric age until the 20th century. He explained how…
Mortgage lenders now require that those buying flats with cladding to provide…
Your tenement may have a basement, sometimes used for living accommodation or…
Insulation, draught-proofing and improved glazing can save money, improve comfort and reduce…
Recent research suggests that traditional solid stone or brick walls provide better…
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