Visiting a heat pump: energy efficiency upgrades in a pre-1919 tenement flat
On 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…
Response to the Scottish Law Commission’s discussion paper on compulsory owners’ associations
Under 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,…
Enquiry: What can we do if we’ve organised a common repair in our building, but an owner is now selling?
All 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…
Enquiry: The flat above keeps leaking into my flat. What can I do?
An 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…
Loco Home webinar: Retrofitting a tenement flat
Making homes more energy efficient through insulation and air tightness can make them more comfortable while also cutting carbon and bills. However, traditional solid-walled buildings present unique challenges. In this…
Enquiry: There is an unexplainable humming noise in our flat. What can we do to stop it?
Having a mysterious noise in your flat can be frustrating and may indicate other problems within your building, so it’s worth taking the time to investigate where it could be…
The West Princes Street project: An interview with Kathleen Leitch
After many owners’ meetings, work finally began in January 2023.At the first owners’ meeting, they were encouraged to submit a grant application to the Council to receive financial help towards…
Shawfair’s heat network: A catalyst for large-scale clean heating?
The Scottish Government New Build Heat Standard is now being enforced which means that any new builds are not allowed to use polluting heating systems, like oil and gas boilers,…
Mixed tenure buildings and common repairs
Organising repairs in tenement buildings can be challenging, especially if there are commercial premises in the same building as residential properties owned by landlords, owner-occupiers, housing associations, or local authorities.…
The new retrofit standard from RICS
The 16% of national carbon emissions due to the use of gas and oil for heating and hot water. The UK also has some of the oldest and leakiest housing stock in…
Compulsory owners’ associations: Scottish Law Commission release discussion paper
In May 2024, the Under One Roof team attended the Scottish Parliament to hear more about the short film from 2019, commissioned for the conference 2023 report, highlighting the complex challenges facing…
A guide to setting up an owners’ association
An owners’ association is a formal arrangement between the owners, complete with a constitution, and agreed rules and procedures. Having one in your building can make a big difference when…
