On 21st January 2026 draft regulations – Top of Form Bottom of Form The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 – were laid before the Scottish Parliament. The regulations are a significant milestone in Scotland’s efforts to improve rented housing conditions by introducing new duties on private landlords to strengthen tenants’ rights and …
Read more >2026 promises to bring significant changes to tenement maintenance and management in Scotland. New legislation around mandatory owners’ associations and damp and mould is on the horizon, which will impact landlords and letting agents across the country. This article explores what’s new for 2026, and how these changes will impact tenement owners and housing professionals …
Read more >2025 is seeing rising home maintenance costs for both landlords and homeowners. This is impacting what people can actually do with their homes in terms of improvements and upgrades. Unfortunately, without regular maintenance, there are consequences. Neglecting regular repair maintenance increases tenant dissatisfaction, and incurs higher long-term expenses. With this in mind, this article will …
Read more >In Scotland’s naturally wet and chilly climate, it is no surprise that our buildings often encounter damage and maintenance issues in the winter. Rain, ice and storms can take its toll on tenement buildings, but there are things you can do to prevent and tackle any damage caused by the weather. This article provides expertise …
Read more >Propertymark has called on the Scottish Government to provide businesses with more certainty following their decision to drop the Heat in Buildings Bill for the second time this year. This policy has been delayed until the outcome of next year’s elections for the Scottish Parliament has been decided. In September 2023, when the Programme for Government was announced, the then Zero Carbon …
Read more >In tenement buildings across Scotland, damp and mould are persistent problems. As Scotland’s only charity dedicated to providing free information and support to tenement owners and housing professionals, it is a problem we encounter frequently at Under One Roof. In this article, we will explain why damp and mould pose such serious problems to buildings …
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