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We 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.
Having a mysterious noise in your flat can be frustrating and may indicate other problems…
Under One Roof took part in the second meeting of the Scottish Parliament’s Tenement Maintenance Working Group in February. Four MSPs attended the meeting, including Graham Simpson (Conservative), Daniel Johnson (Labour), Kaukab Stewart (SNP), and John Mason (SNP).
Retrofitting common areas of your tenement building to meet new energy efficiency standards can be…
Repairing or retrofitting tenement buildings can be an expensive and complicated process. Many of Scotland’s tenement owners…
Installing solar panels is one way to reduce your energy bills and the carbon footprint of your property. However, for tenement flat owners, there are a number of things to consider and certain steps that need to be taken before installing solar panels on the roof of your building.
As the climate emergency worsens and demand for energy efficient housing increases, property factors will…
All flat owners in a tenement building have a responsibility to maintain and manage the building. This includes their individual flat as well as the exterior and common parts of the building, such as the close and stairs, the roof, the external walls, and the foundations.
Organising common repairs can be time consuming and stressful, and the common repairs process can be difficult to navigate. Following proper procedures is a critical element in the repairs process, and is essential should you need external help from your local council or if you need to take legal action.
After many owners’ meetings, work finally began in January 2023.At the first owners’ meeting, they…
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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