GWSF Tenements pdf April 2015

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We thank our members for providing the information used in this report through ourmembers’ survey and interviews. Throughout the report there are short case studiesand photographs highlighting some of the work being carried out by members toimprove sub-standard tenements. These are included as examples of a variety ofapproaches by our members to try to deal with an issue that is having a growingimpact on housing standards and the attractiveness of communities. If you want to findout more please contact:David BookbinderDirectorEmail: david.bookbinder@gwsf.org.ukColleen RowanMembership & Policy OfficerEmail: colleen.rowan@gwsf.org.ukCredits for uncaptioned photographs:Front cover and Introduction - Unimproved tenements in PaisleyRear cover – Before and after of Brucefield Park, Lochfield Park HAWe gratefully acknowledge the help of the following in supplying photographs for use in this publication:• Becky Duncan Photography• Govanhill HA• Linstone HA• Lochfield Park HA• Milnbank HA• Paisley South HA• Queens Cross HA• Williamsburgh HA<strong>GWSF</strong> appreciates the support provided by Research Scotland in the preparation ofthis report.TC Young are delighted to sponsorthis publication and add our supportto the efforts of our clients in theirattempts to improve the tenementalhousing stock in Glasgow and thewest of Scotland.We have grown alongside the socialhousing movement in Scotlandand have gained an unparalleledunderstanding of the sectorand its challenges. Our firm hasgathered together an unrivalledteam specialising in the delivery oflegal work to the Scottish housingsector. Every member of our teamhas extensive expertise in workingfor housing associations and a deepunderstanding of the particularrequirements of the sector.www.tcyoung.co.ukwww.tcyoung.co.uk/blog2
IntroductionCommunity Controlled HousingAssociations (CCHAs) have a long historyof carrying out comprehensive tenementimprovement, supported by councilsand the housing agencies the threeHousing Corporation, Scottish Homesand Communities Scotland. From the1970s through to the end of the 20thcentury their work brought life and a newsense of identity to tenement areas inGlasgow and towns throughout the westof Scotland.The tenement is a fantastic, but complex,building form. It can provide a verylong life, but it needs all the owners toagree to regular upkeep of the wholebuilding. If any individual part is not wellmaintained, it has an impact on the wholestructure. This needs good management,ongoing maintenance and the plannedreplacement of parts that reach the endof their life. Building standards alsochange over the years (for example inrelation to energy efficiency), so someimprovements are also required. Thisnaturally costs money and needs all theowners to fund their share of the repairsand improvements to the common parts.And when money is not spent for along time, the fabric falls into disrepair– leading to a far greater expense thanwould have been required if ongoingmaintenance had been undertaken.This is why CCHAs have had such animportant role from the 1970s onwards.A large number of tenement propertieswere sadly neglected and neededsubstantial investment (from local andcentral government) to bring them backup to a decent standard. This used anapproach known as ComprehensiveTenement Improvement (CTI), wheregrants were available both to CCHAs tobuy and improve the flats and to ownerswho wished to upgrade their property.This led to the improvement of tens ofthousands of tenement flats. These werepredominantly in inner city areas, but alsoin peripheral estates.3
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