RAAC Update
Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) is a lightweight material that was used between the 1950s and 1990s, predominantly in the construction of flat roof sections but also in floors and walls. This material has a limited lifespan of around 30 years and has been found to be susceptible to structural failure particularly when exposed to […]
Clarification on the Scope of ‘Reasonable Endeavours’ in Force Majeure Clauses
Force majeure clauses which relieve a party from performing its obligations under a contract during the occurrence of an extraordinary event beyond the control of the parties such as war, riot or sudden legal change (Force Majeure Event) have for many years been a perennial feature of construction, and often other services, contracts. Whilst […]
Public Procurement Thresholds 2024/2025
Warden’s Accommodation and Deeds of Condition
Intro Heading We are experiencing an increase in enquiries relating to resident Warden’s Accommodation within sheltered housing developments owned by RSLs. With advances in technology in remote alarm systems and older persons generally becoming more independent, there is a trend of proprietors in sheltered housing developments opting to replace their live-in resident warden with a […]
Shared Equity and Rural Housing Burdens
With shared equity schemes, including Homestake and LiFT, now becoming increasingly popular some Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) and their subsidiaries who are Rural Housing Bodies, have applied a Rural Housing Burden (RHB) on their shared equity developments. How does shared equity and rural housing burdens work? What is a Rural Housing Burden? The official definition […]
The Housing (Scotland) Bill: An Initial Overview
The Housing (Scotland) Bill: An Initial OverviewAfter much anticipation, the new Housing (Scotland) Bill was published in March. The Bill is set out in 7 parts, and we will be issuing further updates on each of those parts in due course – the devil is certainly in the detail (or potentially lack of detail) in this Bill. The […]
Voluntary Registration in Scotland – What are the Benefits?
There have been two registers operating for land in Scotland for some time. The older Sasine Register is a deed-based register which relies on descriptions contained in the title deeds themselves, often with no reference to a plan to identify the extent of any land, and property registered. The Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979 introduced […]
Data Protection Impact Assessments
When does my organisation need a DPIA? Registered Social Landlords (RSLs), as well as other organisations are subject to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and Article 35(1) requires that a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) should be undertaken before beginning any type of processing which is ‘likely to result in a high risk.’ […]
SHR Publishes New Regulatory Framework
On 13 February the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) published its new Regulatory Framework which will apply from 1 April this year. The new Frameworks publication follows a consultation with key stakeholders undertaken by SHR. Much of the existing Regulatory Framework has been retained. However, some key differences include: A further helpful change in relation to notifiable […]
Warden’s Accommodation and Deeds of Condition
We are experiencing an increase in enquiries relating to resident Wardens accommodation within sheltered housing developments owned by RSLs. With advances in technology in remote alarm systems and older persons generally becoming more independent, there is a trend of proprietors in sheltered housing developments opting to replace their live-in resident warden with a non-resident visiting […]
