Titles are proof of ownership of a property or building and contain the various rules that apply to the property or building. Titles have been gradually changing since the 1980s…
You should have been given a copy of you Title Sheet (previously known as a Land Certificate) or titles when you purchased your flat. If you have purchased your property…
Titles are often tricky to work through, so it pays to have a checklist and some idea of how your titles are set out. This information should have been given…
Many titles have gaps or are inconsistent. Typical problems encountered with titles are: something missing (in terms of common maintenance) shares not adding up to 100% share of costs unworkable…
If 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…
Some rules apply to all flatted buildings, regardless of what the titles say. The rules that apply to every flat are: a requirement to have building insurance the Duty to Maintain…
Owners of shops and commercial premises in tenements and blocks of flats need to follow the same rules as other types of owners. Share of repairs Shops must pay their…
Use this downloadable checklist to note the key rules that apply to your building. If there is nothing on a particular topic in your titles, then you must use what…
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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