What to do when a flat is owned by a couple or a partnership. As always, check your title deeds on this matter. If there is nothing there, then the default…
read moreOne of the biggest changes to tenement and flat living in the past decade has been the increase in the number of flats which are rented out rather than owner-occupied.…
read moreAn example of what you might write on the Simple Procedure claim form. You canÂ
read moreMeetings are the best means of communicating with owners as everyone gets a chance to ask questions and share their point of view. You don't necessarily need a meeting to…
read moreIt's good practice to have a list of owners and their contact details, including email addresses and phone numbers, if possible. When making decisions, you should take all reasonable steps…
read moreIf your titles are holding back repairs, they are relatively easy to change, particularly if all owners agree. If you cannot get all owners' agreement, then you will need to…
read moreMaintenance orders are often used as a follow-up to other notices to avoid future repair problems. A Maintenance Order requires owners to produce a plan to maintain their property to…
read moreIf your factor uses an in-house trades firm, you may wonder how the factor ensures value for money. There are of course benefits to using an in-house firm. It avoids…
read moreYour council, and any housing association or private landlord, should take measures against tenants who breach their tenancy conditions, which includes antisocial behaviour. The landlord should speak to their tenant,…
read moreThere are a number of defined occasions when you must allow access to your flat to allow for communal repairs and associated works. In terms of the Tenements (Scotland) Act…
read moreRepairs for which a single owner is responsible are called 'individual repairs'. These are generally the inside of the flat, doors to individual flats, and windows. Repairs for which a…
read moreGood property management is a good selling point. Purchasers want to know they are buying into a property with a good future, rather than a pile of problems. The first…
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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