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At Under One Roof, our Education and Training Officers are a crucial part of our…
In Scotland, 40% of tenement stock is located in either Glasgow or Edinburgh, meaning a…
This International Women’s Day, we’re delving into the archives ofÂ
Earlier this year, the Scottish Government announced a series of updates to the existing Repairing Standard that will be enforceable from 1st March 2024. The Repairing Standard covers the legal and contractual obligations of private landlords to ensure their property or properties meet the minimum physical standard of repair.
Diarmid Mogg is the founder and curator of the project Tenement Town, a website where he posts photographs of old tenement doorways in Edinburgh and the stories of the people who once lived there. Â
In March 2024, the Scottish Government released updates to the Repairing Standard for landlords, one…
Following the decision to pause the Heat in Buildings Bill in March 2025, Acting Minister…
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Shortly after midnight on Saturday 12th July 2025, a traditional sandstone tenement building in Glasgow…
All owners of tenement flats should have adequate building insurance. For landlords, building insurance is a legal requirement under the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004. Not having an insurance policy can result in landlords failing to fulfil their legal obligations, facing significant costs if damage occurs to the property, and potentially legal action against them.
The 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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