PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL HOUSE CONDITION SURVEY …

PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL

HOUSE CONDITION SURVEY

2014/15

FINAL

Prepared on behalf of Perth and Kinross Council by

David Adamson & Partners Ltd. 32 Rutland Square

Edinburgh EH1 2BW

October 2015

Ref : E2468

ALL TENURE REPORT

LOCAL HOUSE CONDITION SURVEY 2015

David Adamson & Partners Ltd. P a g e | 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

LIST OF TABLES

LIST OF FIGURES

1.0 Introduction and Background to the Study .............................................................................. 7

2.0 Project Methodology ................................................................................................................ 8

3.0 All Tenure Housing Stock in Perth and Kinross .................................................................... 10

4.0 All Tenure Households and Population in Perth and Kinross................................................ 16

5.0 Housing Conditions ................................................................................................................ 27

6.0 Households and Housing Conditions .................................................................................... 52

7.0 Household Illness and Disability ............................................................................................ 56

8.0 Fuel Poverty ........................................................................................................................... 63

9.0 Household Attitudes to Local Areas and Housing ................................................................. 68

10.0 Private Rented Households and the Repairing Standard ...................................................... 69

11.0 Owner Occupied Equity ......................................................................................................... 74

12.0 Perth and Kinross Council Housing – SHQS and EESSH .................................................... 76

13.0 Conclusions ........................................................................................................................... 85

APPENDICES :

Appendix A : The Interpretation of Survey Data

Appendix B : Sampling Errors

Appendix C : Survey Questionnaires

Appendix D : The Scottish Housing Quality Standard and EESSH

Appendix E : The Tolerable Standard

Appendix F : Glossary of Terms



ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS David Adamson and Partners Ltd wishes to thank the residents of Perth and Kinross Council without

whose co-operation this study would not have been possible.



LIST OF TABLES

Table 1 : Housing Stock and Sample Framework by Housing Market Area ........................................ 9

Table 2 : Housing Age Distributions by Housing Market Area and Tenure ....................................... 10

Table 3 : Housing Tenure by Housing Market Area ........................................................................... 13

Table 4 : House Type Distributions by Tenure, Date of Construction and Housing Market Area ..... 14

Table 5 : Households and Population by Tenure and Housing Market Area ..................................... 16

Table 6 : Household Social and Demographic Characteristics by Housing Market Area .................. 17

Table 7 : Household Social and Demographic Characteristics by Tenure ....................................... 17

Table 8 : Length of Residence and Intention to Move by Tenure .................................................... 20

Table 9 : Household Occupancy ........................................................................................................ 22

Table 10 : The Economic Characteristics of Households by Tenure .................................................. 24

Table 11 : The Economic Characteristics of Households by Housing Market Area ............................ 24

Table 12 : Key Condition Indicators by Tenure ................................................................................... 28

Table 13 : Housing Conditions in Perth and Kinross in a National Context .......................................... 29

Table 14 : Dwellings Requiring any Repairs by Area and Housing Sector .......................................... 31

Table 15 : Dwellings Requiring Extensive Repairs by Area and Housing Sector ................................ 33

Table 16 : Patch/Visible and Comprehensive Repair Costs by Area and Housing Sector .................. 35

Table 17 : The Incidence of Dampness/Condensation by Area and Housing Sector ......................... 36

Table 18: Dwelling Amenities – SHQS Performance by Tenure ........................................................ 38

Table 19: SHQS Overall Amenity Performance by Area and Housing Sector .................................... 40

Table 20: Health, Safety and Security – SHQS Performance by Tenure .......................................... 42

Table 21: SHQS Overall Health, Safety and Security Performance by Area and Tenure ................... 42

Table 22: Average EE Ratings – Perth and Kinross, Scotland ............................................................ 45

Table 23: EPC Bands by Tenure ......................................................................................................... 46

Table 24: SHQS Energy Performance by Tenure .............................................................................. 47



Table 25: SHQS Energy Performance by Area and Housing Sector: Occupied Dwellings ................ 48

Table 26: SHQS Performance Quality Category and Tenure ............................................................. 49

Table 27: SHQS Overall Performance by Area and Housing Sector : Occupied Dwellings ............... 50

Table 28: Household Circumstances and Extensive Disrepair ........................................................... 53

Table 29: Household Circumstances and Dampness/Condensation ................................................. 54

Table 30: Household Circumstances and SHQS Compliance ............................................................ 55

Table 31: Household Circumstances and Household Illness/Disability .............................................. 58

Table 32: Rates of Household Illness/Disability by Housing Sector ................................................... 59

Table 33: Housing Suitability by Age of HOH and Household Type ................................................... 62

Table 34: Fuel Poverty by Area and Housing Sector .......................................................................... 65

Table 35: Fuel Poverty by Household Characteristics ........................................................................ 66

Table 36: Number of Dwellings Occupied by Private Rented Tenants Failing Aspects of the Repairing

Standard ............................................................................................................................. 71

Table 37: Repairing Standard Overall Performance by Area and Housing Sector .............................. 72

Table 38: SHQS Position 1st April 2015 ............................................................................................... 77

Table 39: The Impact of SAP Rating Changes under EESSH on Energy Efficiency Compliance ....... 82

Table 40: EESSH Performance by Housing Market Area, Property Type and Property Age .............. 83



LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 : Housing Age Distributions – Perth and Kinross 2015;Scotland 2013 ................................. 10

Figure 2 : Rates of Pre-1919 Housing by Tenure and Housing Market Area ..................................... 11

Figure 3 : Dwelling Tenure ................................................................................................................. 12

Figure 4 : Housing Tenure Distributions – Perth and Kinross 2015; Scotland 2013 ........................... 13

Figure 5 : House Type Distributions – Perth and Kinross; Scotland ................................................... 15

Figure 6 : Household Size ................................................................................................................... 18

Figure 7 : Age of Head of Household ................................................................................................. 19

Figure 8 : Household Types – Perth and Kinross, Scotland ............................................................... 20

Figure 9 : Household Occupancy ........................................................................................................ 21

Figure 10 : Economic Status for Head of Household ........................................................................... 23

Figure 11 : Economic Vulnerability ...................................................................................................... 25

Figure 12 : Rates of Economic Vulnerability by Tenure and Housing Market Area ............................. 25

Figure 13 : Performance on the Tolerable Standard ........................................................................... 30

Figure 14 : The Presence of Visible Disrepair ..................................................................................... 31

Figure 15 : Rates of Visible Disrepair by Area, Tenure and Housing Age ........................................... 32

Figure 16 : The Presence of Extensive Disrepair ................................................................................ 33

Figure 17 : Rates of Extensive Disrepair by Area, Tenure and Date of Construction ......................... 34

Figure 18 : Dampness and Condensation ............................................................................................ 36

Figure 19 : SHQS Amenity Performance ............................................................................................. 39

Figure 20 : SHQS Amenity Performance by Tenure ............................................................................ 39

Figure 21 : SHQS Health, Safety and Security… ................................................................................. 41

Figure 22 : SHQS Health, Safety and Security Compliance by Tenure… ............................................ 43

Figure 23 : EPC Bandings… ................................................................................................................. 44

Figure 24 : EPC Bandings – Perth and Kinross, Scotland … ............................................................... 45



Figure 25 : Average Energy Efficiency Ratings by Area and Housing Sector ..................................... 46

Figure 26 : SHQS Energy Efficiency Performance .............................................................................. 48

Figure 27 : SHQS Overall Performance – Occupied Dwellings ........................................................... 49

Figure 28 : SHQS Non-Compliance by Area and Housing Sector ....................................................... 50

Figure 29 : Long-Term Illness and Disability ........................................................................................ 56

Figure 30 : The Nature of Illness/Disability .......................................................................................... 57

Figure 31 : Rates of Illness/Disability by Area and Tenure .................................................................. 58

Figure 32 : Long-Term Illness/Disability and Housing Mobility ............................................................ 60

Figure 33 : Property Suitability for Future Needs ................................................................................. 61

Figure 34 : Perceptions of Housing Suitability by Area and Tenure .................................................... 62

Figure 35 : Fuel Poverty : Perth and Kinross, Scotland ....................................................................... 63

Figure 36 : Rates of Fuel Poverty by Area, Dwelling Tenure and Date of Construction ..................... 64

Figure 37 : Fuel Payment Methods (1) ................................................................................................ 65

Figure 38 : Household Winter Heating Patterns .................................................................................. 67

Figure 39 : Housing and Area Satisfaction .......................................................................................... 68

Figure 40 : Provided with Information on Repairing Standard and Housing Panel ............................. 70

Figure 41 : Provision of Smoke Detection Devices in Private Rented Property .................................. 71

Figure 42 : Tenancy Start Date and Repairing Standard ..................................................................... 72

Figure 43 : Potential Equity Amongst Owner-Occupier Households ................................................... 74

Figure 44 : Owner-Occupier Interest in Equity Release ...................................................................... 75

Figure 45 : SHQS Performance 1st April 2015 ..................................................................................... 77

Figure 46 : Comparative SHQS Performance – Perth and Kinross Council 2014/15; Local Authority

Landlords Scotland 2012/13 .............................................................................................. 80

Figure 47 : EESSH Performance ......................................................................................................... 82

Figure 48 : EESSH Compliance by Housing Market Area ................................................................... 83



1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY

1.1 David Adamson and Partners Ltd was commissioned by Perth and Kinross Council to

complete a comprehensive review of housing conditions across all housing tenures in the

Council area. The study has embraced an all tenure housing stock of just over 70,000

dwellings, supporting the Council’s strategic planning agendas including the Local Housing

Strategy, the Scottish Housing Quality Standard Delivery Plan and Section 72 Private Sector

Housing Statement.

1.2 The study has involved two independent yet linked surveys covering:

(a) The Council housing sector

(b) The Independent housing sector incorporating owner-occupiers, private renters and

Registered Social Landlords

Independent reports have been prepared and presented for each of these surveys including

survey findings and project methodologies. This report combines and summarises the

findings of both surveys as an all-tenure overview of housing and household conditions in

the Perth and Kinross Council area.

1.3 The views expressed in this report are those of the consultants and do not necessarily

reflect the official views of Perth and Kinross Council.



2. PROJECT METHODOLOGY 2.1 The Perth and Kinross House Condition Survey was conducted according to the current

guidelines for local house condition surveys issued by the Scottish Government and on

Scottish Government guidance for the Scottish Housing Quality Standard, issued in March

2011 and amended in April 2015 to incoroporate the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social

Housing (EESSH).

2.2 The study has involved the selection of a random sample of dwellings from all tenure groups

and the completion of an internal and external physical survey at each address together with

a short interview with occupying households. The physical house condition survey has

embraced statutory housing standards, dwelling repair, amenities/facilities and home energy

efficiency. Physical housing measures have also included assessment within the Scottish

Housing Quality Standard with particular reference to the Council and RSL housing sectors,

and the Repairing Standard for private-rented dwellings. The household interview has

provided information on the demographic, social and economic characteristics of

households, attitudes to their housing and local areas, illness/disability and housing

suitability, and fuel poverty.

2.3 Both samples extracted for the Council and Independent Sectors were stratified by Housing

Market Area replicating the statutory planning and strategic housing frameworks in Perth

and Kinross. Within the Council housing sector samples were further stratified by housing

archetype reflecting overall house type and age patterns within the Council housing stock,

while the independent tenure sector was further stratified by main tenure group.

2.4 To account for significant variations in housing stock size between tenure groups and

housing market areas a disproportionately stratified sample design was adopted. Within this

design sample sizes were increased within the smaller tenure groups (private-rented, RSL)

and in the smaller housing market areas (Highland, Kinross). Sample sizes were also

increased significantly in the Council housing sector, supporting more detailed planning for

SHQS and EESSH compliance. To overcome the intentional bias introduced by

disproportionate sampling survey returns have been statistically weighted to represent

known housing distributions within Perth and Kinross. These weights represent the ratio of

survey returns to total housing stock in each area and tenure sector.

2.5 Housing stock totals and effective survey returns are illustrated in Table 1 and represent the

framework on which survey reporting is based. The completed sample represents a broad



and effective cross spectrum of residential housing in Perth and Kinross by tenure, area,

age and type.

TABLE 1: HOUSING STOCK AND SAMPLE FRAMEWORK BY HOUSING MARKET AREA

HOUSING MARKET

AREA

INDEPENDENT HOUSING SECTOR

COUNCIL HOUSING SECTOR

ALL TENURES

Housing Stock

Sample

% Sample

Housing Stock

Sample

% Sample

Housing Stock

Sample

% Sample

Eastern 8426 303 3.6 1157 348 30.1 9583 651 6.8 Greater Perth 34315 461 1.3 4710 1452 30.8 39025 1913 4.9 Highland 5989 285 4.8 418 105 25.1 6407 390 6.1 Kinross 4922 298 6.0 358 87 24.3 5280 385 7.3 Strathearn 9051 244 2.7 757 228 30.1 9808 472 4.8 ALL AREAS 62703 1591 2.5 7400 2220 30.0 70103 3811 5.4



3. ALL TENURE HOUSING STOCK IN PERTH AND KINROSS

HOUSING AGE

3.1 Perth and Kinross residential housing stock is representative of all building eras but

predominantly of post Second World War construction. 49,323 dwellings (70.3%) were

constructed post-1944 with almost 50% of these dwellings constructed post-1982. 15,064

dwellings (21.5%) were constructed pre-1919. Housing age distributions in Perth and

Kinross are broadly in line with the Scottish all tenure average although locally a lower

proportion of housing is of early post-war construction (1950’s, 1960’s) while the proportion

of housing constructed post-1982 is higher.

TABLE 2: HOUSING AGE DISTRIBUTIONS BY HOUSING MARKET AREA AND TENURE

AREA AND TENURE

DATE OF CONSTRUCTION

Pre – 1919 1919 - 1944 1945 - 1964 1965 – 1982 Post – 1982 TOTAL ALL AGES

Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % TENURE Owner-Occupied 9725 20.9 3746 8.0 7368 15.8 10589 22.7 15156 32.5 46585 100.0 Private-Rented 4773 42.8 984 8.8 1301 11.7 1380 12.4 2707 24.3 11146 100.0 RSL 233 4.7 59 1.2 106 2.1 814 16.4 3760 75.6 4972 100.0 Council 333 4.5 926 12.5 3228 43.6 2666 36.0 247 3.4 7400 100.0

23.4

23.0

21.7

11.9

20.0

31.2

22.0

17.1

8.1

21.5

0 10 20 30 40

Post-1982

1965-1982

1945-1964

1919-1944

Pre-1919

%

FIGURE 1: HOUSING AGE DISTRIBUTIONS - PERTH AND KINROSS 2015; SCOTLAND 2013

Perth and Kinross 2015

Scotland 2013



TABLE 2: HOUSING AGE DISTRIBUTIONS BY HOUSING MARKET AREA AND TENURE

AREA AND TENURE


Pre – 1919 1919 - 1944 1945 - 1964 1965 – 1982 Post – 1982 TOTAL ALL AGES

Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % HOUSING MARKET AREA Eastern 3084 32.2 1267 13.2 1314 13.7 2079 21.7 1840 19.2 9583 100.0 Greater Perth 6043 15.5 2814 7.2 7703 19.7 8786 22.5 13679 35.1 39025 100.0 Highland 2469 38.5 727 11.3 894 13.9 1503 23.4 814 12.7 6407 100.0 Kinross 926 17.5 422 8.0 716 13.6 1188 22.5 2028 38.4 5280 100.0 Strathearn 2542 25.9 486 5.0 1377 14.0 1894 19.3 3510 35.8 9808 100.0 TOTAL 15064 21.5 5716 8.1 12003 17.1 15450 22.0 21870 31.2 70103 100.0

3.2 Significant differences in housing age are apparent between the main tenure groups and

housing market areas which may impact on differential housing conditions. National

research has consistently indicated that the age of a home is strongly associated with its

condition and energy performance. In this respect the oldest homes (pre-1919) generally

perform less well in these respects than newer homes. At a housing market area level the

oldest housing age profiles are associated with Eastern (32.2% pre-1919) and Highland

(38.5% pre-1919). Between tenures the private-rented sector exhibits the oldest housing

age profile with 42.8% of private-rented dwellings constructed pre-1919. In contrast 75.6%

of RSL dwellings were constructed post-1982.

21.5

25.9 17.5

38.5 15.5

32.2

4.5 4.7

42.8 20.9

0 10 20 30 40

PERTH AND KINROSS

StrathearnKinross

HighlandGreater Perth

Eastern

CouncilRSL

Private-RentedOwner-Occupied

% Pre-1919

Tenure

Housing Market Area

FIGURE 2: RATES OF PRE-1919 HOUSING BY TENURE AND HOUSING MARKET AREA



HOUSING TENURE

3.3 Owner-occupation is the predominant form of tenure in Perth and Kinross accounting for

46,585 dwellings (66.4%). 11,146 dwellings (15.9%) are rented privately, 7,400 dwellings

(10.5%) are rented from Perth & Kinross Council with the remaining 4,972 dwellings (7.2%)

rented from the Registered Social Landlords.

3.4 Tenure distributions in Perth and Kinross vary from the Scottish tenure profile with higher

rates of owner-occupation and private rental locally and lower rates of Council and RSL

housing.

66.4%

15.9%

7.2%

10.5%

FIGURE 3: DWELLING TENURE

Owner-Occupied : 46,585dwgs

Private-Rented : 11,146 dwgs

RSL : 4,972 dwgs

Council : 7,400 dwgs



In line with national trends, rates of private rental in Perth and Kinross have increased over

the last 6 years, rising from 12.6% in 2009 to 15.9% in 2015. Nationally the proportion of

private-rented dwellings has increased from 11.6% in 2010 to 14.6% in 2013.

TABLE 3: HOUSING TENURE DISTRIBUTIONS BY HOUSING MARKET AREA DWELLING TENURE

ALL TENURES

HOUSING MARKET

AREA Owner-

Occupied Private- Rented RSL Council

Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Eastern 6902 72.0 1119 11.7 405 4.2 1157 12.1 9583 100.0 Greater Perth 24299 62.3 6519 16.7 3497 9.0 4710 12.0 39025 100.0 Highland 4249 66.3 1301 20.3 439 6.8 418 6.6 6407 100.0 Kinross 4227 80.1 591 11.2 105 2.0 358 6.7 5280 100.0 Strathearn 6908 70.4 1617 16.5 526 5.4 757 7.7 9808 100.0 ALL AREAS 46585 66.4 11146 15.9 4972 7.2 7400 10.5 70103 100.0

3.5 Variations in tenure by housing market area reflect above average rates of owner-

occupation in the Eastern, Kinross and Strathearn areas and above average rates of

private-rental in the Highland, Greater Perth and Strathearn areas. The highest rates of

social-rented housing (RSL and Council) are associated with the Greater Perth area.

12.6

11.0

14.6

57.8

10.5

7.2

15.9

66.4

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70

Council

RSL

Private-Rented

Owner-Occupied

%

FIGURE 4: HOUSING TENURE DISTRIBUTIONS - PERTH AND KINROSS 2015; SCOTLAND 2013


Scotland 2013



HOUSING TYPES

3.6 Houses and bungalows comprise 52,708 dwellings (75.2%) with the remaining 17,395

dwellings in flats (24.8%). 35% of houses and bungalows (24,545 dwgs) are detached with

the remaining broadly split between terraced and semi-detached configurations. Flats are

almost equally split between tenements and other flats. Other flats include four-in-block, low

rise and high rise purpose-built and converted houses. House type distributions in Perth

and Kinross vary from the Scottish average with higher proportions of detached properties

and lower proportions of tenement flats.

TABLE 4: HOUSE TYPE DISTRIBUTIONS BY TENURE, DATE OF CONSTRUCTION AND HOUSING MARKET AREA

HOUSING SECTOR

MAIN HOUSE TYPES

Detached Semi-Detached Terraced Tenement Other Flats ALL TYPES

Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % TENURE Owner-Occupied 22356 48.0 10554 22.6 7974 17.1 3404 7.3 2297 4.9 46585 100.0 Private-Rented 2096 18.8 1784 16.0 1684 15.1 3409 30.6 2174 19.5 11146 100.0 RSL 16 0.3 1310 26.3 1259 25.3 1670 33.6 716 14.4 4972 100.0 Council 77 1.0 1332 18.0 2266 30.6 307 4.1 3418 46.2 7400 100.0 DATE OF CONSTRUCTION Pre-1919 4234 28.1 2614 17.3 3816 25.3 2953 19.6 1446 9.7 15064 100.0 1919-1944 1069 18.7 1587 27.8 561 9.8 560 9.8 1938 33.9 5716 100.0 1945-1964 1453 12.1 4117 34.3 3335 27.8 538 4.5 2561 21.3 12003 100.0 1965-1982 6570 42.5 3162 20.5 3533 22.9 685 4.4 1500 9.7 15450 100.0 Post-1982 11219 51.3 3499 16.0 1938 8.9 4053 18.5 1159 5.3 21870 100.0 HOUSING MARKET AREAS Eastern 3653 38.1 1440 15.0 2742 28.6 374 3.9 1374 14.3 9583 100.0 Greater Perth 11328 29.0 9695 24.8 5963 15.3 6150 15.8 5889 15.1 39025 100.0 Highland 2844 44.4 1191 18.6 1205 18.8 898 14.0 269 4.2 6407 100.0 Kinross 2668 50.5 1107 21.0 910 17.2 125 2.4 469 8.9 5280 100.0 Strathearn 4052 41.3 1546 15.8 2364 24.1 1243 12.7 603 6.1 9808 100.0 ALL SECTORS 24545 35.0 14980 21.4 13183 18.8 8790 12.5 8605 12.4 70103 100.0



13.4

24.7

20.1

20.2

21.5

12.4

12.5

18.8

21.4

35.0

0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0

Other Flat

Tenement

Terraced

Semi-Detached

Detached

%

FIGURE 5: HOUSE TYPE DISTRIBUTIONS - PERTH AND KINROSS; SCOTLAND


Scotland 2013

3.7 House type variations exist between tenures and across the housing market area

framework. The owner-occupied sector exhibits the broadest range of house types although

with above average concentrations of detached and semi-detached houses/bungalows. In

contrast the rented sectors (both private and social) show a concentration of flatted and

terraced accommodation. At a housing market area level detached properties are over-

represented in Highland, Kinross and Strathearn while the largest concentrations of flats are

located in the Eastern and Greater Perth areas.



4.0 ALL TENURE HOUSEHOLDS AND POPULATION IN PERTH AND KINROSS

HOUSEHOLDS AND POPULATION

4.1 Perth and Kinross Council area contains 63,474 households with a population of 134,269

persons. Average household sizes is 2.11 persons, below the Scottish average of 2.19

persons.

TABLE 5: HOUSEHOLDS AND POPULATION BY TENURE AND HOUSING MARKET AREA

Households Population Average

Household Size

hholds Persons Persons TENURE Owner-Occupied 42819 94257 2.20 Private-Rented 8332 16564 1.99 RSL 4923 9498 1.93 Council 7400 13950 1.89 HOUSING MARKET AREA Eastern 9038 19635 2.17 Greater Perth 35775 73026 2.04 Highland 5597 12714 2.27 Kinross 4768 10665 2.24 Strathearn 8296 18230 2.20 ALL SECTORS 63474 134269 2.11

4.2 Households in Perth and Kinross are predominantly small. 20,349 households (32.1%)

contain a single person with an additional 26,022 households (41.0%) containing two

persons. Only 1,883 households (2.9%) contain 5 or more persons.



TABLE 6: HOUSEHOLD SOCIAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS BY HOUSING MARKET AREA SOCIAL/ DEMOGRAPHIC

HOUSING MARKET AREA

EASTERN GREATER PERTH HIGHLAND KINROSS STRATHEARN ALL AREAS

Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % HOUSEHOLD SIZE One Person 2594 28.7 12355 34.5 1443 25.8 1269 26.6 2689 32.4 20349 32.1 Two Persons 3831 42.4 14782 41.3 2356 42.1 2041 42.8 3011 36.3 26022 41.0 Three Persons 1299 14.4 4569 12.8 708 12.6 692 14.5 1223 14.7 8490 13.4 Four Persons 1096 12.1 2998 8.4 1019 18.2 590 12.4 1026 12.4 6729 10.6 Five or More Persons 219 2.4 1071 3.0 72 1.3 175 3.7 348 4.2 1883 2.9 AGE OF HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD Under 25 years 109 1.2 609 1.7 38 0.7 49 1.0 290 3.5 1096 1.7 25 – 34 years 1018 11.3 4446 12.4 418 7.5 325 6.8 1228 14.8 7434 11.7 35 – 44 years 1645 18.2 5529 15.4 892 15.9 656 13.8 1131 13.6 9853 15.5 45 – 54 years 1212 13.4 5457 15.2 1008 18.0 1101 23.1 1061 12.8 9839 15.5 55 – 64 years 2074 22.9 6378 17.8 1107 19.8 723 15.2 1541 18.6 11824 18.6 65 years and over 2980 33.0 13355 37.3 2134 38.1 1914 40.1 3045 36.7 23428 36.9 HOUSEHOLD TYPE Single Adult 1063 11.8 5194 14.5 583 10.4 473 9.9 945 11.4 8258 13.0 Small Adult 1700 18.8 5840 16.3 873 15.6 680 14.3 1094 13.2 10187 16.0 Large Adult 446 4.9 1662 4.6 434 7.7 329 6.9 589 7.1 3460 5.4 Single Parent 379 4.2 1743 4.9 98 1.7 175 3.7 360 4.3 2757 4.3 Small Family 1811 20.0 5059 14.1 1273 22.7 882 18.5 1571 18.9 10595 16.7 Large Family 223 2.5 1049 2.9 72 1.3 128 2.7 300 3.6 1771 2.8 Older Smaller 1886 20.9 8067 22.5 1400 25.0 1304 27.3 1694 20.4 14351 22.6 Single Pensioner 1531 16.9 7161 20.0 863 15.4 796 16.7 1744 21.0 12095 19.1 ALL HOUSEHOLDS 9038 100.0 35775 100.0 5597 100.0 4768 100.0 8296 100.0 63474 100.0

TABLE 7: HOUSEHOLD SOCIAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS BY TENURE TENURE

ALL TENURES SOCIAL/

DEMOGRAPHIC Owner-


Hhold % Hholds % Hholds % Hholds % hholds % HOUSEHOLD SIZE One Person 11040 25.8 3286 39.4 2346 47.7 3677 49.7 20349 32.1 Two Persons 19819 46.3 2927 35.1 1271 25.8 2005 27.1 26022 41.0 Three Persons 5562 13.0 1261 15.1 763 15.5 904 12.2 8490 13.4 Four Persons 5098 11.9 649 7.8 392 8.0 590 8.0 6729 10.6 Five or More Persons

1301 3.0 209 2.5 150 3.0 223 3.0 1883 2.9

AGE OF HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD Under 25 years 102 0.2 509 6.1 248 5.0 237 3.2 1096 1.7 25 – 34 years 3097 7.2 2269 27.2 1209 24.6 859 11.6 7434 11.7 35 – 44 years 6316 14.8 1754 21.0 755 15.3 1028 13.9 9853 15.5 45 – 54 years 7064 16.5 962 11.5 625 12.7 1188 16.1 9839 15.5 55 – 64 years 8921 20.8 1467 17.6 410 8.3 1026 13.9 11824 18.6 65 years and over 17319 40.4 1372 16.5 1675 34.0 3062 41.4 23428 36.9 HOUSEHOLD TYPE Single Adult 3594 8.4 2126 25.5 1024 20.8 1514 20.5 8258 13.0 Small Adult 6554 15.3 1875 22.5 607 12.3 1151 15.5 10187 16.0



TABLE 7: HOUSEHOLD SOCIAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS BY TENURE TENURE

ALL TENURES SOCIAL/

DEMOGRAPHIC Owner-


Hhold % Hholds % Hholds % Hholds % hholds % Large Adult 2742 6.4 222 2.7 119 2.4 377 5.1 3460 5.4 Single Parent 898 2.1 764 9.2 457 9.3 638 8.6 2757 4.3 Small Family 7567 17.7 1387 16.6 851 17.3 790 10.7 10595 16.7 Large Family 1254 2.9 161 1.9 150 3.0 206 2.8 1771 2.8 Older Smaller 12764 29.8 637 7.6 392 8.0 558 7.5 14351 22.6 Single Pensioner 7446 17.4 1160 13.9 1322 26.9 2167 29.3 12095 19.1 ALL HOUSEHOLDS

42819 100.0 8332 100.0 4923 100.0 7400 100.0 63474 100.0

4.3 Households exhibit a mixed but ageing demographic profile. 13.4% of households (8,530

households) are headed by a person aged 34 years or younger; 35,252 households (55.5%)

are headed by a person aged 55 years or older.

32.1%

41.0%

13.4%

10.6% 2.9%

FIGURE 6: HOUSEHOLD SIZE

One Person : 20349 hholds

Two Persons : 26022 hholds

Three Persons : 8490 hholds

Four Persons : 6729 hholds

Five Persons : 1883 hholds



4.4 For the purposes of the survey households were grouped according to type within the

following classification:

SINGLE ADULT : 1 adult of non-pensionable age and no children

SMALL ADULT : 2 adults of non-pensionable age and no children

LARGE ADULT : 3 or more adults and no children

SINGLE PARENT : 1 adult of any age and 1 or more children

SMALL FAMILY : 2 adults and 1 or 2 children

LARGE FAMILY : 2 adults and 3 or more children or 3 or more adults and 1 or more

children

OLDER SMALLER : 2 adults at least one of whom is of pensionable age and no children

SINGLE PENSIONER : 1 adult of pensionable age and no children

The most common household types are older smaller (22.6%), single pensioner (19.1%),

small family (16.7%) and small adult (16.0%). Household type distributions in Perth and

Kinross vary from the Scottish average as indicated by the continuous Scottish Household

Survey (Scotland’s People, Annual Report : Results from 2013. Scottish Household

Survey). Key differences include a lower proportion of single adult households in Perth and

Kinross and a higher proportion of small family, older smaller and single pensioner

households.

36.9%

18.6%

15.5%

15.5%

11.7%

1.7%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40%

65 years and over : 1096

55 - 64 years : 11824

45 - 54 years : 9839

35 - 44 years : 9853

25 - 34 years : 7434

Under 25 years : 1096

FIGURE 7: AGE OF HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD



4.5 Variations in the socio-demographic characteristics of households in Perth and Kinross exist

by tenure reflecting essentially a younger private-rented sector against the older household

profile of the owner-occupied and social rented sectors (RSL and Council). The younger

household profile for the private-rented sector is also reflected in lower levels of residential

stability compared to the owner-occupied and social rented sectors. 44% of private-rented

households have been resident in their current dwelling under 2 years. In contrast 53.9% of

owner-occupied households and 47.0% of Council tenants have been resident in their

current dwelling over 10 years.

TABLE 8: LENGTH OF RESIDENCE AND INTENTION TO MOVE BY TENURE TENURE

ALL TENURES HOUSEHOLD

MOBILITY Owner-


Hhold % Hholds % Hholds % Hholds % hholds % LENGTH OF RESIDENCE Under 1 year 1801 4.2 1840 22.1 413 8.4 632 8.5 4686 7.4 1 - 2 years 2870 6.7 1826 21.9 805 16.3 723 9.8 6224 9.8 3 – 5 years 7123 16.6 2713 32.6 1410 28.6 1159 15.7 12405 19.5 6 – 10 years 7959 18.6 1176 14.1 1242 25.2 1412 19.1 11789 18.6 11 – 20 years 9854 23.0 414 5.0 795 16.1 1656 22.4 12719 20.0 Over 20 years 13211 30.9 363 4.4 259 5.3 1817 24.6 15650 24.7

16.0

15.0

10.0

5.0

13.0

5.0

17.0

18.0

19.1

22.6

5.4

2.8

16.7

4.3

16.0

13.0

0 10 20 30

SinglePensioner

Older Smaller

Large Adult

Large Family

Small Family

Single Parent

Small Adult

Single Adult

%

FIGURE 8: HOUSEHOLD TYPES - PERTH AND KINROSS, SCOTLAND


Scotland 2013



TABLE 8: LENGTH OF RESIDENCE AND INTENTION TO MOVE BY TENURE TENURE

ALL TENURES HOUSEHOLD

MOBILITY Owner-


Hhold % Hholds % Hholds % Hholds % hholds % INTENTION TO MOVE No Intention to Move

39974 93.4 6808 81.7 4620 93.8 6028 81.5 57430 90.5

Don’t Know 817 1.9 839 10.1 102 2.1 607 8.2 2365 3.7 Yes – Definitely 768 1.8 300 3.6 63 1.3 316 4.3 1447 2.3 Yes – Possibly 1260 2.9 385 4.6 138 2.8 448 6.1 2231 3.5 ALL HOUSEHOLDS

42819 100.0 8332 100.0 4923 100.0 7400 100.0 63474 100.0

HOUSING OCCUPANCY 4.6 1,070 households (1.7%) have insufficient bedrooms to meet their family needs and are

over-crowded; 15,305 households (24.1%) have bedrooms equal to their needs while

47,100 households (74.2%) have bedrooms surplus to family requirements and are under-

occupying. Core under-occupancy can be related to one surplus bedroom and this applies

to 26,184 households (41.2%).

4.7 While levels of overcrowding remain low across all sectors they are above average in the

Strathearn housing market area and in the private-rented and Council sectors. Households

with children are the worst affected by overcrowding. High levels of under-occupancy are

not surprising given the predominantly small size of households. Under-occupancy is

1.7%

24.1%

41.2%

33.0%

FIGURE 9: HOUSEHOLD OCCUPANCY

Overcrowded

Bedrooms Equal Needs

Under-occupied (1bedroom)

Under-occupied (2+bedroom)



highest within the owner-occupied and Council sectors and among small adult, older smaller

and single pensioner households.

TABLE 9: HOUSEHOLD OCCUPANCY DWELLING OCCUPANCY

ALL HHOLDS Over-

Crowded Bedrooms Equal Need

Under-Occupied

1 Bedroom

Under-Occupied

2+ Bedrooms

Hhold % Hholds % Hholds % Hholds % hholds % HOUSING MARKET AREA Eastern 78 0.9 2186 24.2 3759 41.6 3014 33.3 9038 100.0 Greater Perth 465 1.3 8662 24.2 15196 42.5 11451 32.0 35775 100.0 Highland 36 0.6 1430 25.5 2365 42.2 1766 31.6 5597 100.0 Kinross 52 1.1 833 17.5 1785 37.4 2099 44.0 4768 100.0 Strathearn 438 5.3 2194 26.4 3078 37.1 2586 31.2 8296 100.0 TENURE Owner-Occupied 411 1.0 7292 17.0 18079 42.2 17037 39.8 42819 100.0 Private-Rented 297 3.6 3529 42.4 3881 46.6 625 7.5 8332 100.0 RSL 124 2.5 2843 57.8 1566 31.8 390 7.9 4923 100.0 Council 239 3.2 1639 22.1 2658 35.9 2864 38.7 7400 100.0 HOUSEHOLD TYPE Single Adult 17 0.2 2634 31.9 3794 45.9 1813 22.0 8258 100.0 Small Adult 21 0.2 960 9.4 4637 45.5 4568 44.9 10187 100.0 Large Adult 186 5.4 1196 34.6 1238 35.8 841 24.2 3460 100.0 Single Parent 270 9.8 1376 49.9 853 30.9 257 9.3 2757 100.0 Small Family 450 4.2 4148 39.1 3866 36.5 2132 20.2 10595 100.0 Large Family 105 5.9 848 47.9 686 38.7 133 7.5 1771 100.0 Older Smaller 6 0.1 1289 9.0 5737 40.0 7319 50.9 14351 100.0 Single Pensioner 15 0.1 2854 23.6 5374 44.4 3853 31.8 12095 100.0 ALL HOUSEHOLDS 1.7 15305 24.1 26184 41.2 20916 33.0 63474 100.0

ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

4.8 Rates of economic activity in Perth and Kinross are influenced by the demographic

characteristics of households, and in particular the elderly bias within the population. 34,209

households (53.9%) have a head of household in full-time or part-time employment; in 1,134

households the head of household is unemployed (1.8%) while 1,868 households (2.9%)

are headed by a person who is permanently sick/disabled. 25,082 heads of household

(39.5%) are economically retired with the remaining 1,178 heads of household economically

inactive for other reasons (1.9%) including full-time education and homecare.



4.9 Patterns of economic activity vary by tenure and by housing market area. The owner-

occupied sector exhibits an economic dichotomy – 55% of heads of household are in

employment; 44% of heads of household are retired. Highest rates of employment are

associated with the private-rented sector which also exhibits the youngest household age

profile – 71% of heads of household in the sector are in full or part-time employment.

Economic characteristics are broadly similar between the RSL and Council housing sectors.

These sectors are typified by high levels of economic retirement, above average levels of

head of household unemployment and above average levels of permanent illness/disability.

Across the housing market area framework the highest levels of employment are found in

Greater Perth and Kinross; highest levels of retirement are associated with Highland,

Kinross and Strathearn.

1.9%

39.5%

2.9%

1.8%

53.9%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Other Inactive : 1178 hholds

Wholly Retired : 25082 hholds

Permanently Sick/Disabled : 1868 hholds

Unemployed : 1134 hholds

Full/Part-time Work : 34209 hholds

FIGURE 10: ECONOMIC STATUS FOR HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD



TABLE 10: THE ECONOMIC CHARACTERTISTICS OF HOUSEHOLDS BY TENURE TENURE

ALL TENURE ECONOMIC

CHARACTERISTICS Owner-

Occupied Private-Rented RSL Council

Hhold % Hholds % Hholds % Hholds % hholds % ECONOMIC STATUS H.O.H Full-Time Work 21266 49.7 5290 63.5 1889 38.4 2359 31.9 30804 48.5 Part-Time Work 2194 5.1 601 7.2 265 5.4 345 4.7 3405 5.4 Unemployed-Registered

24 0.1 312 3.7 241 4.9 560 7.6 1134 1.8

Permanently Sick/Disabled

524 1.2 325 3.9 398 8.1 621 8.4 1868 2.9

Looking After Home 121 0.3 313 3.8 257 5.2 233 3.2 924 1.4 Wholly Retired 18691 43.7 1421 17.1 1763 35.8 3207 43.3 25082 39.5 Student 0 0.0 70 0.8 110 2.2 74 1.0 254 0.5 ECONOMICALLY VULNERABLE Economically Vulnerable

3999 9.3 1640 19.7 2118 43.0 3764 50.9 11521 18.1

Non-Economically Vulnerable

38820 90.7 6692 80.3 2805 57.0 3636 49.1 51953 81.9

ALL HOUSEHOLDS 42819 100.0 8332 100.0 4923 100.0 7400 100.0 63474 100.0

4.10 11,521 households (18.1%) are in receipt of one of the principal means-tested or disability

related benefits and can be categorised as economically vulnerable.

TABLE 11: THE ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSING MARKET AREA

ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

HOUSING MARKET AREA

EASTERN GREATER PERTH HIGHLAND KINROSS STRATHEARN ALL AREAS

hholds % hholds % hholds % hholds % hholds % hholds % ECONOMIC STATUS OF H.O.H. Full-Time Work 4133 45.7 18061 50.5 2277 40.7 2455 51.5 3877 46.7 30804 48.5 Part-Time Work 824 9.1 1477 4.1 650 11.6 140 2.9 314 3.8 3405 5.4 Unemployed-Registered 180 2.0 482 1.3 117 2.1 82 1.7 274 3.3 1134 1.8 Permanently Sick/Disabled 338 3.7 1168 3.3 106 1.9 62 1.3 193 2.3 1868 2.9 Looking After Home 110 1.2 489 1.4 101 1.8 34 0.7 189 2.3 924 1.4 Wholly Retired 3432 38.0 13907 38.9 2326 41.6 1985 41.6 3434 41.4 25082 39.5 Student 21 0.2 190 0.5 19 0.3 11 0.2 14 0.2 254 0.5 ECONOMICALLY VULNERABLE Economically Vulnerable 1591 17.6 6408 17.9 805 14.4 663 13.9 2054 24.7 11521 18.1 Non-Economically Vulnerable 7447 82.4 29367 82.1 4793 85.6 4105 86.1 6242 75.3 51953 81.9 ALL HOUSEHOLDS 9038 100.0 35775 100.0 5597 100.0 4768 100.0 8296 100.0 63474 100.0



4.11 Rates of economic vulnerability are significantly higher for households in the RSL (43.0%)

and Council (50.9%) sectors and for households in the Strathearn (24.7%) housing market

area.

18.1%

81.9%

FIGURE 11: ECONOMIC VULNERABILITY

EconomicallyVulnerable : 11521hholds

Non EconomicallyVulnerable : 51953hholds

13.9% (663 hholds)

14.4% (805 hholds)

17.6% (1591 hholds)

17.9% (6408 hholds)

18.1% (11521 hholds)

24.7% (2054 hholds)

9.3% (3999 hholds)

18.1% (1640 hholds)

19.7% (1640 hholds)

43.0% (2118 hholds)

50.9% (3764 hholds)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Kinross

Highland

Eastern

Greater Perth

ALL HOUSEHOLDS

Strathearn

Owner-Occupied

ALL HOUSEHOLDS

Private-Rented

RSL

Council

Tenure

Housing Market Area

FIGURE 12: RATES OF ECONOMIC VULNERABILITY BY TENURE AND HOUSING MARKET AREA



4.12 The estimated median annual income for households in Perth and Kinross is approximately

£28,000. Median incomes range from £32,500 in the owner-occupied sector to £13,000 for

Council tenants.



5.0 HOUSING CONDITIONS MEASUREMENT OF HOUSING CONDITIONS

5.1 Housing conditions have been measured across all tenures with regard to national

legislation and housing standards and to national practice and guidance as applied within

the Scottish continuous national house condition survey framework. Not all house condition

indicators have strategic or statutory relevance to all tenure sectors.

5.2 Key condition indicators presented in this report include:

• The Tolerable Standard

• Housing Disrepair

• Condensation and Dampness

• Amenities and Facilities

• Energy Efficiency

• Scottish Housing Quality Standard

5.3 THE TOLERABLE STANDARD. The Tolerable Standard is the minimum statutory standard

for habitation in Scotland. It was introduced in the 1969 Housing (Scotland) Act and

subsequently updated by the 1987, 2001 and 2006 Acts. Full details of the Standard are

included at Appendix E.

5.4 HOUSING DISREPAIR. Measures of housing repair have followed national survey

conventions including:

• Any (or Basic) Disrepair : This is the minimum threshold of disrepair and relates to

any damage where a building element requires some repair beyond routine

maintenance

• Extensive Disrepair : To be described extensive the damage must cover at least

one-fifth (20%) or more of the building element area

Repair conditions identified in the survey have been costed using automated schedule of

rates. Cost outputs include the cost of rectifying visible repairs (patch repair costs) and

comprehensive repairs which not only address existing patch repairs but will ensure dwelling

integrity over an extended 10 year period.



5.5 CONDENSATION/DAMPNESS. The presence of condensation and/or dampness was

measured irrespective of extent within the dwelling mirroring approaches within the Scottish

House Condition Survey programme.

5.6 AMENITIES AND FACILITIES. The presence and adequacy of dwelling amenities and

facilities have been measured within the framework of the Scottish Housing Quality

Standard. Full details of this standard are attached as Appendix D.

5.7 ENERGY EFFICIENCY. The energy efficiency of the housing stock has been measured

within the Standard Assessment Procedure for the energy rating of dwellings (RDsap

version 9.92). In addition to key indicators of energy efficiency, energy cost outputs from the

SAP system have been used in the determination of fuel poverty.

5.8 SCOTTISH HOUSING QUALITY STANDARD. The Scottish Housing Quality Standard

(SHQS) was introduced in February 2004 and is the Scottish Government’s principal

measure of housing quality in Scotland. While the SHQS has no statutory implication within

the private housing sector, in the case of social housing the Scottish Government has set a

policy target for landlords to bring their stock up to every element of the standard by April

2015. Full details of the standard are attached at Appendix D.

HOUSING CONDITIONS – AN OVERVIEW AND NATIONAL BENCHMARK

5.9 Key house condition indicators are presented in Table 12 providing an overview of housing

conditions in Perth and Kinross and differential performance by tenure.

TABLE 12 : KEY CONDITION INDICATORS BY TENURE CONDITION INDICATOR

TENURE GROUP ALL TENURES Owner-Occupied Private-Rented RSL Council

% BTS 0.4 1.7 0.0 0. 0.5 % Any Disrepair 58.7 75.8 48.7 61.7 61.0 % Extensive Disrepair 4.4 14.4 9.1 3.8 6.2 % Any Dampness 0.6 3.2 0.7 0.0 0.8 % Any Condensation 2.2 9.5 3.3 4.1 3.1 % SHQS Non-Compliant 36.7 49.1 27.8 8.5 32.6 % Repairing Standard 51.4 Average Sap Rating 62 61 72 70 63

5.10 Levels of BTS (Below Tolerable Standard) housing in Perth and Kinross are low across all

tenure sectors with an average of 0.5% rising to 1.7% in the private-rented sector. No BTS



dwellings were identified in the RSL or Council sectors. 61% of dwellings exhibit evidence

of disrepair with this figure dropping to 6.2% of dwellings requiring extensive repairs. Levels

of extensive disrepair are highest in the private-rented and RSL sectors and lowest for

Council dwellings. Overall, 32.6% of dwellings are non-compliant with the SHQS although

the standard is not applicable to private sector housing. Within the social-rented sector

Council performance on the SHQS is significantly better than the RSL sector. 8.5% of

Council dwellings fail to comply with the SHQS compared to 27.8% of RSL dwellings. An

average Sap rating of 63 for all dwellings in Perth and Kinross masks important differences

between the private sector and social rented sector in terms of energy efficiency. An

average Sap rating of 71 for the social rented sector (RSL and Council) compares with an

average of 62 for the private housing sector.

5.11 Housing conditions within Perth and Kinross are consistently better than the national

average across all main indicators. This includes:

• 0.5% of dwellings in Perth and Kinross BTS compared to 3% of dwellings nationally

• 61.0% of dwellings in Perth and Kinross exhibiting any disrepair compared to 78%

of dwellings nationally

• 3.1% of dwellings in Perth and Kinross exhibiting evidence of condensation

compared to 10.3% of dwellings nationally

• 32.6% of dwellings in Perth and Kinross non-compliant with the SHQS compared to

49% of dwellings nationally

Energy efficiency levels in Perth and Kinross are in line with the national average with an

average SAP rating locally of 63 corresponding to a similar national average of 63.

TABLE 13: HOUSING CONDITIONS IN PERTH AND KINROSS IN A NATIONAL CONTEXT

CONDITION INDICATOR

SCOTLAND 2013

PERTH AND KINROSS

2015 % BTS 3.0 0.5 % Any Disrepair 78.0 61.0 % Extensive Disrepair 7.0 6.2 % Any Dampness 4.3 0.8 % Any Condensation 10.3 3.1 % Non SHQS 49.0 32.6 Average Sap Rating 63 63



THE TOLERABLE STANDARD

5.12 359 dwellings fail the requirements of the Tolerable Standard and are BTS representing

0.5% of all dwellings in Perth and Kinross. No BTS dwellings were identified within the RSL

or Council housing sectors, with sub-tolerable conditions restricted to the private sector and

in particular the private-rented sector where 1.7% of dwellings were assessed as BTS.

5.13 The actual number of cases failing the Tolerable Standard and included in the survey is too

small to permit a statistically reliable breakdown of these cases by area or dwelling

characteristics. The reasons identified for failure include:

• Inadequate and unsafe electrical systems

• Presence of dampness

• Lack of thermal insulation

• Lack of natural or artificial light

• Lack of adequate cooking facilities

5.14 The measurement of BTS housing conditions in a general house condition survey is

constrained in two areas which are likely to lead to some level of under-estimation in the

extent of BTS housing. The first is the condition of vacant dwellings which cannot often be

surveyed internally and therefore cannot be fully assessed against the Tolerable Standard.

The second area relates to private water supply and in particular the quality of supply

influenced by contamination and other factors. In the absence of scientific testing private

water supplies encountered during the survey have been assumed to meet the Standard.

99.5%

0.5%

FIGURE 13: PERFORMANCE ON THE TOLERABLE STANDARD

AboveTolerableStandard :69744dwgs

BelowTolerableStandard :359 dwgs



5.15 Costs to improve BTS housing are estimated at £0.798M averaging £2,223 per defective

dwelling.

HOUSING DISREPAIR

5.16 42,796 dwellings (61.0%) exhibit visible disrepair although this is predominantly of a

localised or minor extent.

TABLE 14: DWELLINGS REQUIRING ANY REPAIRS BY AREA AND HOUSING SECTOR

HOUSING SECTOR/AREA

ANY DISREPAIR ALL

DWELLINGS No Repairs

Repairs Present

Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % HOUSING MARKET AREA Eastern 5704 59.5 3879 40.5 9583 100.0 Greater Perth 13482 34.5 25544 65.5 39025 100.0 Highland 3451 53.9 2956 46.1 6407 100.0 Kinross 1960 37.1 3320 62.9 5280 100.0 Strathearn 2711 27.6 7097 72.4 9808 100.0 DWELLING TENURE Owner-Occupied 19225 41.3 27360 58.7 46585 100.0 Private-Rented 2702 24.2 8444 75.8 11146 100.0 RSL 2549 51.3 2424 48.7 4972 100.0 Council 2832 38.3 4568 61.7 7400 100.0 MAIN HOUSE TYPE Detached 11685 47.6 12860 52.4 24545 100.0 Semi-Detached 5237 35.0 9743 65.0 14980 100.0 Terraced 4811 36.5 8372 63.5 13183 100.0 Tenement 3454 39.3 5336 60.7 8790 100.0 Other Flat 2120 24.6 6485 75.4 8605 100.0

39.0%

61.0%

FIGURE 14: THE PRESENCE OF VISIBLE DISREPAIR

No Repairs : 27307dwgs

Repairs Present :42796 dwgs



TABLE 14: DWELLINGS REQUIRING ANY REPAIRS BY AREA AND HOUSING SECTOR

HOUSING SECTOR/AREA

ANY DISREPAIR ALL


Repairs Present

Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % DATE OF CONSTRUCTION Pre-1919 3452 22.9 11612 77.1 15064 100.0 1919-1944 909 15.9 4807 84.1 5716 100.0 1945-1964 3336 27.8 8667 72.2 12003 100.0 1965-1982 5840 37.8 9610 62.2 15450 100.0 Post-1982 13770 63.0 8100 37.0 21870 100.0 ALL SECTORS 27307 39.0 42796 61.0 70103 100.0

5.17 Levels of visible disrepair vary by area and within the housing stock itself. Disrepair is

related to the age of the housing stock as dwellings and building elements deteriorate over

time. Rates of visible disrepair decrease from 79% of dwellings constructed pre-1945 to

37.0% of dwellings constructed Post-1982. Highest levels of visible disrepair are associated

with the private-rented sector (75.8%) and with the Greater Perth (65.5%) and Strathearn

(72.4%) housing market aeas.

61.0%

37.0% 62.2%

72.2% 77.1%

84.1%

48.7% 58.7%

61.7% 75.8%

40.5% 46.1%

62.9% 65.5%

72.4%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

ALL DWELLINGS

Post-19821965-19821945-1964

Pre-19191919-1944

RSLOwner-Occupied

CouncilPrivate Rented

EasternHighland

KinrossGreater Perth

StrathearnHousing Market

Area

Tenure

Dwelling Age

FIGURE 15: RATES OF VISIBLE DISREPAIR BY AREA, TENURE AND HOUSING AGE



5.18 Patch/visible repair costs to housing in Perth and Kinross are estimated at £32.121M (net) at

an average of £750 per dwelling, for those dwellings exhibiting disrepair.

5.19 Of greater significance within the housing stock is the level of extensive repair which if

unaddressed has long-term implications for dwelling integrity and sustainability. 4,368

dwellings (6.2%) experience extensive disrepair to at least one building element.

5.20 The presence of extensive repairs is again strongly linked to dwelling age. 2,290 dwellings

constructed pre-1919 experience extensive repair representing 15.2% of all dwellings

constructed pre-1919. In contrast 0.6% of dwellings constructed post-1982 experience

extensive disrepair. The exception to the general age/disrepair relationship is the 1960’s

and 1970’s housing stock where rates of extensive disrepair of 7.8% exceed those in the

inter-war housing stock (7.3%). Rates of extensive disrepair are significantly higher for the

private-rented sector and to lesser extent for RSL dwellings. 14.4% of private-rented

dwellings experience extensive disrepair as do 9.1% of RSL dwellings. Lowest rates of

extensive disrepair are recorded for the Council sector at 3.8%. At an area level extensive

disrepair is highest in the Greater Perth housing market area (9.3%).

TABLE 15: DWELLINGS REQUIRING EXTENSIVE REPAIRS BY AREA AND HOUSING SECTOR

HOUSING SECTOR/AREA

EXTENSIVE DISREPAIR ALL


Repairs Present

Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % HOUSING MARKET AREA Eastern 9378 97.9 205 2.1 9583 100.0 Greater Perth 35392 90.7 3633 9.3 39025 100.0 Highland 6296 98.3 111 1.7 6407 100.0 Kinross 4966 94.0 314 6.0 5280 100.0

93.8%

6.2%

FIGURE 16: THE PRESENCE OF EXTENSIVE DISREPAIR

No Extensive Repairs :65735 dwgs

Extensive RepairsPresent : 4368 dwgs



TABLE 15: DWELLINGS REQUIRING EXTENSIVE REPAIRS BY AREA AND HOUSING SECTOR

HOUSING SECTOR/AREA



Repairs Present

Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Strathearn 9703 98.9 105 1.1 9808 100.0 DWELLING TENURE Owner-Occupied 44557 95.6 2028 4.4 46585 100.0 Private-Rented 9537 85.6 1609 14.4 11146 100.0 RSL 4522 90.9 450 9.1 4972 100.0 Council 7119 96.2 281 3.8 7400 100.0 MAIN HOUSE TYPE Detached 23823 97.1 722 2.9 24545 100.0 Semi-Detached 14401 96.1 579 3.9 14980 100.0 Terraced 12245 92.9 938 7.1 13183 100.0 Tenement 7785 88.6 1005 11.4 8790 100.0 Other Flat 7481 86.9 1124 13.1 8605 100.0 DATE OF CONSTRUCTION Pre-1919 12774 84.8 2290 15.2 15064 100.0 1919-1944 5297 92.7 419 7.3 5716 100.0 1945-1964 11678 97.3 325 2.7 12003 100.0 1965-1982 14249 92.2 1201 7.8 15450 100.0 Post-1982 21737 99.4 133 0.6 21870 100.0 ALL SECTORS 65735 93.8 4368 6.2 70103 100.0

6.2%

0.6% 2.7%

7.3% 7.8%

15.2%

3.8% 4.4%

9.1% 14.4%

1.1% 1.7%

2.1% 6.0%

9.3%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20%

ALL DWELLINGS

Post-19821945-19641919-19441965-1982

Pre-1919

CouncilOwner-Occupied

RSLPrivate Rented

StrathearnHighland

EasternKinross

Greater PerthHousing Market

Area

Dwelling Tenure

Dwelling Age

FIGURE 17: RATES OF EXTENSIVE DISREPAIR BY AREA, TENURE AND DATE OF CONSTRUCTION



5.21 Measures of disrepair identified in the survey were linked to an automated schedule of rates

to estimate likely outstanding expenditure within the housing stock. In addition to

patch/visible repairs which represent required catch-up repair works, comprehensive repair

costs were also computed. Comprehensive repairs not only address catch-up repairs but

ensure dwelling integrity over a further ten year period. Costs to address comprehensive

repairs within the housing stock including patch/visible repairs are estimated at £181.806M

averaging £2,593 per dwelling across the total housing stock.

TABLE 16: PATCH/VISIBLE AND COMPREHENSIVE REPAIR COSTS BY AREA AND HOUSING SECTOR

AREA/SECTOR

PATCH/VISIBLE

REPAIR COMPREHENSIVE

REPAIR

TOTAL

HOUSING STOCK

Dwgs Average

Cost Total Cost

Average Cost

Total Cost

£ £ £ £ HOUSING MARKET AREA Eastern 9583 192 1,842,441 2183 20,923,513 Greater Perth 39025 507 19,800,693 2275 88,783,401 Highland 6407 198 1,270,634 3192 20,451,573 Kinross 5280 613 3,236,168 3320 17,527,567 Strathearn 9808 609 5,970,765 3479 34,120,453 DWELLING TENURE Owner-Occupied 46585 484 22,528,569 2422 112,831,089 Private-Rented 11146 585 6,519,936 3367 37,526,543 RSL 4972 287 1,429,160 1028 5,110,990 Council 7400 222 1,643,039 3559 26,337,886 DWELLING TYPE Detached 24545 529 12,975,286, 2094 51,406,851 Semi-Detached 14980 497 7,451,781 3193 47,833,618 Terraced 13183 472 6,228,998 3499 46,135,043 Tenement 8790 315 2,765,705 1422 12,503,604 Other Flat 8605 313 2,695,606 2775 23,877,296 DATE OF CONSTRUCTION Pre-1919 15064 945 14,234,258 3908 58,876,386 1919-1944 5716 511 2,919,891 4059 23,203,120 1945-1964 12003 419 5,034,369 3936 47,243,844 1965-1982 15450 414 6,398,314 2036 31,463,379 Post-1982 21870 161 3,530,545 959 20,969,678 ALL SECTORS 70103 458 32,120,703 2593 181,806,507

CONDENSATION AND DAMPNESS 5.22 Problems of dampness and/or condensation affect 2,520 dwellings in Perth and Kinross

representing 3.6% of total housing stock. Dampness, including both rising and penetrating



dampness, forms part of the Tolerable Standard. Condensation, although not part of the

Tolerable Standard, is incorporated within the Scottish Housing Quality Standard and

impacts seriously on the health and well-being of dwelling occupants.

5.23 334 dwellings (0.5%) are affected by dampness only; 1,966 dwellings (2.8%) by

condensation only and 220 dwellings (0.3%) by both dampness and condensation. Rates of

condensation and dampness in Perth and Kinross are below the average for Scotland; in

2013 10.3% of all occupied dwellings in Scotland experienced some condensation while

4.3% exhibited rising or penetrating dampness. It is important to bear in mind that the

measures above, as in the continuous Scottish House Condition Survey, cover anything

from a small damp patch or area of condensation on a single wall in one room to prevalence

throughout a whole dwelling. The incidence of dampness/condensation is higher in the

Eastern and Strathearn housing market areas, within the private-rented sector and for

dwellings constructed pre-1919. Levels of dampness/condensation are also higher in flats.

TABLE 17: THE INCIDENCE OF DAMPNESS/CONDENSATION BY AREA AND HOUSING SECTOR

AREA/SECTOR

DAMPNESS/CONDENSATION ALL

DWELLINGS No Dampness/ Condensation

Dampness/ Condensation

Present Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs %

HOUSING MARKET AREA Eastern 9042 94.3 541 5.7 9583 100.0

96.4%

0.5% 2.8% 0.3%

FIGURE 18: DAMPNESS AND CONDENSATION

No Dampness/Condensation: 67583 dwgs

Dampness Only : 334 dwgs

Condensation Only : 1966dwgs

Dampness and Condensation: 220 dwgs



TABLE 17: THE INCIDENCE OF DAMPNESS/CONDENSATION BY AREA AND HOUSING SECTOR

AREA/SECTOR


DWELLINGS No Dampness/ Condensation


Present Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs %

Greater Perth 37855 97.0 1170 3.0 39025 100.0 Highland 6282 98.0 125 2.0 6407 100.0 Kinross 5111 96.8 169 3.2 5280 100.0 Strathearn 9293 94.7 515 5.3 9808 100.0 DWELLING TENURE Owner-Occupied 45404 97.5 1181 2.5 46585 100.0 Private-Rented 10288 92.3 858 7.7 11146 100.0 RSL 4794 96.4 178 3.6 4972 100.0 Council 7097 95.9 303 4.1 7400 100.0 MAIN HOUSE TYPE Detached 24008 97.8 537 2.2 24545 100.0 Semi-Detached 14465 96.6 515 3.4 14980 100.0 Terraced 12605 95.6 578 4.4 13183 100.0 Tenement 8327 94.7 463 5.3 8790 100.0 Other Flat 8178 95.0 427 5.0 8605 100.0 DATE OF CONSTRUCTION Pre-1919 13829 91.8 1235 8.2 15064 100.0 1919-1944 5435 95.1 281 4.9 5716 100.0 1945-1964 11628 96.9 375 3.1 12003 100.0 1965-1982 15228 98.6 222 1.4 15450 100.0 Post-1982 21463 98.1 407 1.9 21870 100.0 ALL SECTORS 67583 96.4 2520 3.6 70103 100.0

AMENITIES AND FACILITIES

5.24 In line with the Scottish Housing Quality Standard the presence of modern facilities and

services within dwellings has been measured with regard to:

• The condition and usability of kitchen facilities

• The condition and usability of bathroom amenities

• The adequacy of kitchen size

• The safety of kitchen design and layout

• The sufficiency of kitchen power provision

• The sufficiency of kitchen storage provision

5.25 While the SHQS has no strategic or statutory implications for the private housing sector

dwelling performance has been measured across all tenures as a comparative indicator of

housing quality. In general, housing amenities and facilities are in line with SHQS



requirements, with a low proportion of housing stock defective on any single indicator.

Overall, 65,865 dwellings (93.9%) meet SHQS amenity standards with the remaining 4,238

dwellings (6.1%) non-compliant with the standard. The highest levels of failure relate to

kitchen power provision where 2,726 dwellings (3.9%) offer less than the minimum 6 socket

outlet requiremens; kitchen layout and safety where 1,341 dwellings (1.9%) offer an unsafe

layout; and kitchen storage where 1,331 dwellings (1.9%) offer less than 1m3 storage space.

These failures are not mutually exclusive and can occur either singly or in combination within

dwellings.

5.26 Rates of SHQS amenity failure are highest within the private-rented sector where 11.5% of all

dwellings fail to meet SHQS requirements, rising to 15.0% in occupied private-rented

dwellings. Within the social rented sector SHQS amenity performance is best within the

Council housing stock. Overall, 7,221 Council dwellings (97.6%) comply with SHQS amenity

requirements. Compliance within the RSL sector is estimated at 92.6%.

TABLE 18: DWELLING AMENITIES – SHQS PERFORMANCE BY TENURE TENURE ALL

DWELLINGS NON

COMPLIANT

SHQS AMENITIES

Owner-Occupied

Private- Rented RSL Council

NON-COMPLIANT Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs %

Condition of Whb 26 0.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 26 0.1 Condition of Bath/Shower

26 0.1 0 0.0 8 0.2 0 0.0 34 0.1

Condition of WC 26 0.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 26 0.1 Condition of Bathroom H&C Supply

0 0.0 35 0.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 35 0.1

Condition of Kitchen Sink

115 0.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 115 0.1

Condition of Kitchen Fittings

230 0.5 62 0.6 64 1.3 0 0.0 356 0.5

Condition of Kitchen H&C Supply

115 0.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 115 0.2

Kitchen Layout and Safety

740 1.7 560 5.0 41 0.8 0 0.0 1341 1.9

Kitchen Power Provision

1853 4.0 729 6.5 144 2.9 0 0.0 2726 3.9

Kitchen Storage 352 0.8 661 5.9 139 2.8 179 2.4 1331 1.9 OVERALL AMENITIES (1)

2408 5.2 1285 11.5 366 7.4 179 2.4 4238 6.1

(1) The total of individual failures on amenities will not equal overall amenity failure as

dwellings can be defective or more than one indicator.



0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.2% 0.2%

0.5% 1.9% 1.9%

3.9%

6.1%

0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7%

Condition of WHBCondition of Bath/Shower

Condition of WCCondition of Bathroo, H&C Supply

Condition of Kitchen SinkCondition of Kitchen H&C Supply

Condition of Kitchen FittingsKitchen Storage

Kitchen Layout and SafetyKitchen Power Provision

OVERALL AMENITIES

% Non-Compliant

FIGURE 19: SHQS AMENITY PERFORMANCE

93.9% (65865 dwgs)

88.5% (9861 dwgs)

92.6% (4606 dwgs)

94.8% (44177 dwgs)

97.6% (7221 dwgs)

82% 84% 86% 88% 90% 92% 94% 96% 98% 100%

ALL TENURES

Private-Rented

RSL

Owner-Occupied

Council

% Compliant

FIGURE 20: SHQS AMENITY PERFORMANCE BY TENURE



5.27 SHQS amenity failure rates are higher for older properties, and for flats (particularly

tenement flats). At an area level highest failure rates are associated with the Kinross and

Strathearn housing market areas.

TABLE 19: SHQS OVERALL AMENITY PERFORMANCE BY AREA AND HOUSING SECTOR

AREA/SECTOR

OVERALL AMENITIES/FACILITIES ALL DWELLINGS Compliant Non-Compliant

Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % HOUSING MARKET AREA Eastern 9357 97.6 226 2.4 9583 100.0 Greater Perth 36813 94.3 2212 5.7 39025 100.0 Highland 6115 95.4 292 4.6 6407 100.0 Kinross 4835 91.6 445 8.4 5280 100.0 Strathearn 8745 89.2 1063 10.8 9808 100.0 DWELLING TENURE Owner-Occupied 44177 94.8 2408 5.2 46585 100.0 Private-Rented 9861 88.5 1285 11.5 11146 100.0 RSL 4607 92.6 366 7.4 4972 100.0 Council 7221 97.6 179 2.4 7400 100.0 MAIN HOUSE TYPE Detached 23815 97.0 730 3.0 24545 100.0 Semi-Detached 14126 94.3 854 5.7 14980 100.0 Terraced 12236 92.8 947 7.2 13183 100.0 Tenement 7681 87.4 1109 12.6 8790 100.0 Other Flat 8007 93.0 598 7.0 8605 100.0 DATE OF CONSTRUCTION Pre-1919 13362 88.7 1702 11.3 15064 100.0 1919-1944 5316 93.0 400 7.0 5716 100.0 1945-1964 11264 93.8 739 6.2 12003 100.0 1965-1982 14866 96.2 584 3.8 15450 100.0 Post-1982 21057 96.3 813 3.7 21870 100.0 ALL SECTORS 65865 93.9 4238 6.1 70103 100.0

HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY

5.28 In addition to amenities and facilities, to compy with the SHQS dwellings must be healthy,

safe and secure. For health purposes dwellings should be free from internal lead pipework,

should be provided with mechanical ventilation where this is required to tackle persistent

problems of condensation and should have adequate insulation against external noise. For

dwellings to be safe they should offer safe gas and electrical systems and have fitted smoke

detectors. Where common access is present this should be in good and safe condition and

be provided with adequate lighting. Security arrangements require secure front and rear

access doors to all dwellings and in common areas require front door entry system provision



where appropriate. Common access doors should be in good and secure condition

including those to be enclosed rear common access.

5.29 7,159 dwellings (10.2%) fail the health, safety and security requirements of the SHQS.

Failures within the standard are dominated by 3 factors including:

• The Safety of curtilage paths and paved areas : 3294 dwgs – 4.7%

• The Absence of common door entry systems : 2077 dwgs – 3.0%

• The condition and security of common access doors : 1715 dwgs – 2.4%

5.30 Rates of non-compliance with health, safety and security requirements vary by tenure with the

lowest levels of non-compliance recorded for the Council housing stock and the highest levels

for the private-rented sector. 2.1% of Council dwellings are non-compliant compared to

22.8% of private-rented dwellings. Geographically highest rates of non-compliance are found

in the Greater Perth (11.5%) and Strathearn (14.8%) housing market areas. Rates of non-

compliance within the housing stock are significantly above average for dwellings constructed

pre-1919 (21.2%) and for flats associated with issues of common access security. 26.3% of

tenement flats fail SHQS health, safety and security requirements.

89.8%

10.2%

FIGURE 21: SHQS HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY

Compliant :62944 dwgs

Non -Compliant :7159 dwgs



TABLE 20: HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY – SHQS PERFORMANCE BY TENURE DWELLING TENURE ALL

DWELLINGS NON

COMPLIANT

SHQS HEALTH SAFETY AND

SECURITY

Owner-Occupied



Lead Pipework 250 0.5 70 0.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 320 0.5 Mechanical Ventilation 146 0.3 47 0.4 8 0.2 0 0.0 201 0.3 External Noise 124 0.3 43 0.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 167 0.2 Smoke Detectors 1079 2.3 259 2.3 7 0.1 0 0.0 1345 1.9 Safe Electrical System 168 0.4 5 0.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 173 0.2 Safe Gas/Oil System 35 0.1 56 0.5 25 0.5 0 0.0 116 0.2 Safe Lifts 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Safe Lobbies/Halls etc 115 0.2 292 2.6 10 0.2 0 0.0 417 0.6 Safe Paths/Paved areas 2500 5.4 786 7.1 8 0.2 0 0.0 3294 4.7 Safe Refuse Chutes 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 Safe Common Bin Stores 230 0.5 56 0.5 8 0.2 0 0.0 294 0.4 Common Lighting 112 0.2 362 3.2 30 0.6 0 0.0 507 0.7 Secure Dwelling Doors 137 0.3 390 3.5 35 0.7 0 0.0 562 0.8 Door Entry System 482 1.0 1287 11.5 154 3.1 154 2.1 2077 3.0 Secure Common Doors 351 0.8 1142 10.2 68 1.4 154 2.1 1715 2.4 OVERALL HEALTH/SAFETY AND SECURITY (1)

4122 8.8 2538 22.8 345 6.9 154 2.1 7159 10.2

(1) The total of individual failures on health, safety and security will not equal overall failure as dwellings can be defective on more than one indicator.

TABLE 21: SHQS OVERALL HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY PERFORMANCE BY AREA AND TENURE

AREA/SECTOR

HEALTH/SAFETY/SECURITY ALL DWELLINGS Compliant Non-Compliant

Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % HOUSING MARKET AREA Eastern 9197 96.0 386 4.0 9583 100.0 Greater Perth 34544 88.5 4481 11.5 39025 100.0 Highland 6071 94.7 336 5.3 6407 100.0 Kinross 4774 90.4 506 9.6 5280 100.0 Strathearn 8358 85.2 1450 14.8 9808 100.0 DWELLING TENURE Owner-Occupied 42463 91.1 4122 8.9 46585 100.0 Private-Rented 8608 77.2 2538 22.8 11146 100.0 RSL 4627 93.1 345 6.9 4972 100.0 Council 7246 97.9 154 2.1 7400 100.0 MAIN HOUSE TYPE Detached 22628 92.2 1917 7.8 24545 100.0 Semi-Detached 13732 91.7 1248 8.3 14980 100.0 Terraced 12421 94.2 762 5.8 13183 100.0 Tenement 6477 73.7 2313 26.3 8790 100.0 Other Flat 7687 89.3 918 10.7 8605 100.0 DATE OF CONSTRUCTION



TABLE 21: SHQS OVERALL HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY PERFORMANCE BY AREA AND TENURE

AREA/SECTOR

HEALTH/SAFETY/SECURITY ALL DWELLINGS Compliant Non-Compliant

Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Pre-1919 11865 78.8 3199 21.2 15064 100.0 1919-1944 5320 93.1 396 6.9 5716 100.0 1945-1964 10797 89.9 1206 10.1 12003 100.0 1965-1982 14104 91.3 1346 8.7 15450 100.0 Post-1982 20858 95.4 1012 4.6 21870 100.0 ALL SECTORS 62944 89.8 7159 10.2 70103 100.0

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

5.31 Information on domestic energy and home insulation from the survey was subjected to a

RDSap 9.92 profile as a test of energy efficiency within the housing stock. This was only

feasible in occupied dwellings where a full energy survey could be completed.

5.32 The current average Sap rating for occupied housing in Perth and Kinross was measured at

63, in line with a similar national average for all housing in Scotland. Individual Sap ratings

can be converted into an Energy Efficiency Rating (EER). The EER is expressed on a scale

of 1-100 where a dwelling with a rating of 1 will have very poor energy efficiency and high

fuel bills, while 100 represents very high energy efficiency and low fuel bills. Ratings can

exceed 100 where the dwelling generates more energy than it uses. For EPC purposes,

EER’s are banded into seven categories A-G.

77.2% (8608 dwgs)

91.1% (42463 dwgs)

93.1% (4627 dwgs)

97.9% (7246 dwgs)

0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% 100.0% 120.0%

Private-Rented

Owner-Occupied

RSL

Council

% Compliant

FIGURE 22: SHQS HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY COMPLIANCE BY TENURE



FIGURE 23: EPC BANDINGS Very energy efficient – lower running costs

(92 plus) A

(81-91) B

(69-80) C

(55-68) D

(39-54) E

(21-38) F

(1-20) G

Not energy efficient – higher running costs

5.33 The majority of dwellings in Perth and Kinross fall within EPC bands C and D (49,625

dwellings – 78.1%). This represents a similar profile to Scotland where 72.3% of all

dwellings fall within these bands. A higher proportion of dwellings in Perth and Kinross are

however in Band C – 38.8% - compared to 23.2% for Scotland as as whole. Similarly a

higher proportion of dwellings in Perth and Kinross fall into Band B – 2.3% - compared to

0.8% for Scotland as a whole. Average energy efficiency ratings are similar for Perth and

Kinross and Scotland as a whole. Average ratings for the main tenure groups also remain

similar with the exception of the Council housing stock where local energy efficiency ratings

are above the Scottish average for local authority housing. An average energy efficiency

rating for Council dwellings in Perth and Kinross of 69.8 compares to a Scottish local

authority average of 65.9.



TABLE 22: AVERAGE EE RATINGS – PERTH AND KINROSS, SCOTLAND

TENURE AVERAGE EE RATINGS

PERTH AND KINROSS 2015

SCOTLAND 2013

Owner-Occupied 62.3 61.8 Private-Rented 61.2 62.1 RSL 71.8 69.4 Council 69.8 65.9 ALL TENURES 63.4 63.2

5.34 Significant differences in energy efficiency ratings exist geographically and within the

housing stock itself. Geographically the lowest average energy efficiency rating is

associated with the Higland housing market area (55.9). This reflects to a large extent the

less than universal access to the mains gas network in the Highland area in contrast to the

other areas. Within the housing stock itself flats generally exhibit higher levels of energy

efficiency as do more modern dwellings. The social-rented sector also offers significantly

higher levels of energy efficiency with an average rating of 71 compared to 62 in the private

housing sector.

2.3

38.8 39.3

15.2

3.8 0.6 0.8

23.2

49.1

21.0

5.4

0.7 0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

B (81-91) C (69-80) D (55-68) E (39-54) F (21-38) G (1-20)

%

FIGURE 24: EPC BANDINGS - PERTH AND KINROSS, SCOTLAND

Perth andKinross 2015

Scotland 2013



TABLE 23: EPC BANDS BY TENURE DWELLING TENURE ALL OCCUPIED

DWELLINGS

EPC BAND Owner-Occupied


Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Band B (81-91) 563 1.3 367 4.4 411 8.4 140 1.9 1481 2.3 Band C (69-80) 13713 32.0 2754 33.0 3277 66.6 4902 66.2 24645 38.8 Band D (55-68) 18962 44.3 2855 34.3 978 19.9 2187 29.6 24980 39.3 Band E (39-54) 7775 18.2 1491 17.9 242 4.9 151 2.0 9659 15.2 Band F (21-38) 1610 3.8 705 8.5 14 0.3 19 0.2 2348 3.8 Band G (1-20) 196 0.5 160 1.9 0 0.0 3 0.1 360 0.6 ALL OCCUPIED DWELLINGS

42819 100.0 8332 100.0 4923 100.0 7400 100.0 63474 100.0

5.35 To comply with the Scottish Housing Quality Standard dwellings must possess effective

insulation and efficient heating:

53.1 62.8 62.9 63.0 63.2

71.4 61.2 62.3 63.0

69.8 71.8

61.3 62.3 62.4 63.0

68.9 71.1

55.9 62.4 62.5 63.0 63.1

65.8

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Pre-19191965-19821919-1944

PERTH AND KINROSS1945-1964Post-1982

Private RentedOwner-Occupied

PERTH AND KINROSSCouncil

RSLDetachedTerraced

Sem-DetachedPERTH AND KINROSS

Other FlatTenement

HighlandEastern

StrathearnPERTH AND KINROSS

KinrossGreater Perth

Housing Market Area

Main House Type

Dwelling Tenure

Dwelling Age

FIGURE 25: AVERAGE ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATINGS BY AREA AND HOUSING SECTOR



• Cavity insulation where technically feasible and appropriate

• 100mm loft insulation where appropriate

• Insulation to hot water tanks and pipes

• A full house central heating system with an acceptable efficiency rating

• A minimum energy efficiency rating dependent upon fuel source

TABLE 24: SHQS ENERGY PERFORMANCE BY TENURE DWELLING TENURE ALL

DWELLINGS NON

COMPLIANT

SHQS ENERGY REQUIREMENTS

Owner-Occupied



Cavity Insulation 4411 10.3 788 9.5 532 10.8 0 0.0 5731 9.0

Loft Insulation 1902 4.4 866 10.4 2 0.1 0 0.00 2768 4.4 Tank and Pipe Insulation 608 1.4 355 4.3 107 2.2 0 0.0 1070 1.7

Full Central Heating 1202 2.8 609 7.3 56 1.1 0 0.0 1867 2.9

Efficient Heating 581 1.4 400 4.8 115 2.3 0 0.00 1096 1.7

Adequate Sap Rating 7613 17.8 2332 28.0 370 7.5 367 5.0 10682 16.8

ALL OCCUPIED DWELLINGS OVERALL ENERGY EFFICIENCY (1)

12789 29.9 3640 43.7 875 17.8 367 5.0 17671 27.8

(1) The total of individual energy failures will not equal overall failure as dwellings can be defective on more than one category.

5.36 Overall,17,671 dwellings (27.8%) fail the energy efficiency requirements of the SHQS. Key

areas of failure include cavity insulation (5,731 dwellings – 9.0%) and adequate energy

efficiency ratings (10,682 dwellings – 16.8%).



5.38 The highest rates of energy efficiency failure on the SHQS are associated with the Highland

housing market area where 55.4% of dwellings fail to meet requirements. Within the

housing stock the highest failure rates are associated with the private-rented sector (43.7%)

and with dwellings constructed pre-1919 (45.2%). Council dwellings exhibit the highest level

of compliance with SHQS energy efficiency requirements – recorded at 95.0%.

TABLE 25: SHQS ENERGY EFFIENCY PERFORMANCE BY AREA AND HOUSING SECTOR: OCCUPIED DWELLINGS

AREA/SECTOR

SHQS ENERGY PERFORMANCE ALL DWELLINGS Compliant Non-Compliant

Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % HOUSING MARKET AREA Eastern 6667 73.8 2370 26.2 9038 100.0 Greater Perth 27513 76.9 8263 23.1 35775 100.0 Highland 2494 44.6 3103 55.4 5597 100.0 Kinross 3383 70.9 1385 29.1 4768 100.0 Strathearn 5744 69.2 2552 30.8 8296 100.0 DWELLING TENURE Owner-Occupied 30029 70.1 12789 29.9 42819 100.0 Private-Rented 4692 56.3 3640 43.7 8332 100.0 RSL 4048 82.2 875 17.8 4923 100.0 Council 7033 95.0 367 5.0 7400 100.0 MAIN HOUSE TYPE Detached 15137 68.8 6869 31.2 22006 100.0 Semi-Detached 9697 69.6 4231 30.4 13928 100.0 Terraced 8768 71.4 3517 28.6 12285 100.0 Tenement 5829 78.6 1587 21.4 7416 100.0 Other Flat 6367 81.3 1465 18.7 7832 100.0 DATE OF CONSTRUCTION

1.7%

1.7%

2.9%

4.4%

9.0%

16.8%

27.8%

0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0%

Tank/Pipe Insulation

Efficient Heating

Full Central Heating

Loft Insulation

Cavity Insulation

Sap Rating

OVERALL ENERGY EFFICENCY

Non-Compliant

FIGURE 26: SHQS ENERGY EFFICIENCY PERFORMANCE



TABLE 25: SHQS ENERGY EFFIENCY PERFORMANCE BY AREA AND HOUSING SECTOR: OCCUPIED DWELLINGS

AREA/SECTOR

SHQS ENERGY PERFORMANCE ALL DWELLINGS Compliant Non-Compliant

Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Pre-1919 6594 54.8 5427 45.2 12021 100.0 1919-1944 3839 73.9 1356 26.1 5195 100.0 1945-1964 7733 67.9 3658 32.1 11391 100.0 1965-1982 10484 69.4 4618 30.6 15102 100.0 Post-1982 17146 86.8 2611 13.2 19757 100.0 ALL OCCUPIED DWELLINGS 45803 72.2 17671 27.8 63474 100.0

5.37 Overall, 22,867 occupied dwellings (36.0%) fail to comply with the requirements of the SHQS.

The main areas of failure relate to energy efficiency (17,671 dwellings – 27.8%) and

health/safety/security (6,421 dwellings – 10.1%).

TABLE 26: SHQS PERFORMANCE BY QUALITY CATEGORY AND TENURE – OCCUPIED DWELLINGS

DWELLING TENURE ALL DWELLINGS

NON COMPLIANT

QUALITY CATEGORY Owner-


Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Tolerable Standard 172 0.4 187 2.2 0 0.00 0 0.00 359 0.6 Disrepair 600 1.4 202 2.4 401 8.1 0 0.00 1203 1.9 Energy Efficiency 12789 29.9 3640 43.7 875 17.8 367 5.0 17671 27.8 Amenities/Facilites 2337 5.5 1248 15.0 366 7.4 179 2.4 4130 6.5 Health/Safety/Security 3825 8.9 2097 25.2 345 7.0 154 2.1 6421 10.1 SHQS OVERALL (1) 16210 37.9 4641 55.7 1385 28.1 631 8.5 22867 36.0

(1) The total of category failures will not equal overall SHQS failure as dwellings can be defective on

more than one indicator.

64.0%

36.0%

FIGURE 27: SHQS OVERALL PERFORMANCE - OCCUPIED DWELLINGS

Complaint :40607 dwgs

Non-Compliant :22867 dwgs



5.39 Patterns of overall performance on the SHQS exhibit higher rates of failure for:

• Highland housing market area (61.8%)

• The private-rented sector (55.7%)

• Tenement flats (43.0%)

• Properties constructed pre-1919 (60.8%)

TABLE 27: SHQS OVERALL PERFORMANCE BY AREA AND HOUSING SECTOR: OCCUPIED HOUSING STOCK

AREA/SECTOR

OVERALL SHQS ALL OCCUPIED

DWELLINGS Compliant Non-Compliant Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs %

HOUSING MARKET AREA Eastern 6387 70.7 2650 29.3 9038 100.0 Greater Perth 24367 68.1 11409 31.9 35775 100.0 Highland 2138 38.2 3459 61.8 5597 100.0 Kinross 3013 63.2 1755 36.8 4768 100.0 Strathearn 4703 56.7 3593 43.3 8296 100.0 DWELLING TENURE Owner-Occupied 26608 62.1 16210 37.9 42819 100.0

19.1 34.9

36.5 39.3

60.8

8.5 28.1

37.9 55.7

29.3 31.9

36.8 43.3

61.8

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70

Post-19821919-19441965-19821945-1964

Pre-1919

CouncilRSL

Owner-OccupiedPrivate-Rented

EasternGreater Perth

KinrossStrathearn

Highland

% Non-Compliant

Housing Market Area

Dwelling Tenure

Dwelling Age

FIGURE 28: SHQS NON-COMPLIANCE BY AREA AND HOUSING SECTOR



TABLE 27: SHQS OVERALL PERFORMANCE BY AREA AND HOUSING SECTOR: OCCUPIED HOUSING STOCK

AREA/SECTOR

OVERALL SHQS ALL OCCUPIED

DWELLINGS Compliant Non-Compliant Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs %

Private-Rented 3691 44.3 4641 55.7 8332 100.0 RSL 3538 71.9 1385 28.1 4923 100.0 Council 6769 91.5 631 8.5 7400 100.0 MAIN HOUSE TYPE Detached 13928 63.3 8078 36.7 22006 100.0 Semi-Detached 8719 62.6 5209 37.4 13928 100.0 Terraced 8027 65.3 4258 34.7 12285 100.0 Tenement 4226 57.0 3190 43.0 7416 100.0 Other Flat 5702 72.8 2130 27.2 7832 100.0 DATE OF CONSTRUCTION Pre-1919 4717 39.2 7304 60.8 12021 100.0 1919-1944 3384 65.1 1811 34.9 5195 100.0 1945-1964 6910 60.7 4481 39.3 11391 100.0 1965-1982 9597 63.5 5505 36.5 15102 100.0 Post-1982 15991 80.9 3766 19.1 19757 100.0 ALL OCCUPIED DWELLINGS 40607 64.0 22867 36.0 63474 100.0



6.0 HOUSEHOLDS AND HOUSING CONDITIONS

6.1 Linkages between physical housing condition and household data from the survey are

possible permitting the identification of relationships (if any) between poor housing

conditions and unsatisfactory household circumstances. Within this, economic indicators

may guide assistance towards those households in greatest need.

6.2 Tables 28 – 30 summarise household circumstances across three key indicators of housing

condition, namely:

• Dwellings requiring extensive repairs

• Dwellings exhibiting dampness/condensation

• Dwellings failing the SHQS

6.3 HOUSING IN DISREPAIR: Households more adversely affected by extensive disrepair to

their accommodation include single pensioners, who account for 29.6% of all households in

dwellings with extensive disrepair and single adults who make up a further 22.1%;

Households where the head of household is permanently sick or disabled are also over

represented; whilst 2.9% of all households are within this categorisation, 9.4% of

households experiencing extensive disrepair are within this group.

6.4 DAMPNESS/CONDENSATION: Single person non pensioner and single parent households

are more likely to live in dwellings with dampness/condensation than other household types.

Households where the head of household is unemployed and vulnerable households are

also more likely to live in dwellings with dampness/condensation than other households.

The position of elderly households and exposure to dampness/condensation is important as

is that of families with young children:

• 1,054 elderly households live in dwellings experiencing dampness/condensation.

This represents 35.4% of all households affected

• 712 households containing children live in dwellings experiencing

dampness/condensation. This represents 23.8% of all households affected

6.5 SHQS NON-COMPLIANCE: Household patterns in non-SHQS compliant housing mirror

overall household distributions in general. Nevertheless, disadvantaged households are

significantly represented including the elderly, young single households and the vulnerable.



For all three indicators households in the private rented sector are more likely to live in

properties experiencing these issues than the general distribution of households would

predict.

TABLE 28: HOUSEHOLD CIRCUMSTANCES AND EXTENSIVE DISREPAIR

HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS


HHOLDS No

Extensive Repairs

Extensive Repairs Present

Hholds % Hholds % Hholds % AGE OF HOH Under 25 years 997 1.6 99 2.9 1096 1.7 25-34 years 7145 11.9 289 8.5 7434 11.7 35-44 years 9455 15.7 399 11.7 9853 15.5 45-54 years 9131 15.2 708 20.8 9839 15.5 55-64 years 11066 18.4 757 22.3 11824 18.6 65 years and over 22284 37.1 1144 33.7 23428 36.9 HOUSEHOLD TYPE Single Adult 7508 12.5 750 22.1 8258 13.0 Small Adult 9626 16.0 560 16.5 10187 16.0 Large Adult 3398 5.7 62 1.8 3460 5.4 Single Parent 2592 4.3 164 4.8 2757 4.3 Small Family 10277 17.1 318 9.4 10595 16.7 Large Family 1767 2.9 4 0.1 1771 2.8 Older Smaller 13819 23.0 532 15.7 14351 22.6 Single Pensioner 11090 18.4 1006 29.6 12095 19.1 ECONOMIC STATUS HOH Employed 32451 54.0 1758 51.8 34209 53.9 Unemployed 1061 1.8 74 2.2 1134 1.8 Permanently Sick/Disabled 1549 2.6 320 9.4 1868 2.9 Retired 23913 39.8 1170 34.4 25082 39.5 Other Inactive 1103 1.8 74 2.2 1178 1.9 ECONOMIC VULNERABILITY Not Economically Vulnerable 49053 81.7 2900 85.4 51953 81.9 Economically Vulnerable 11025 18.3 496 14.6 11521 18.1 ALL HOUSEHOLDS 60078 100.0 3396 100.0 63474 100.0



TABLE 29: HOUSEHOLD CIRCUMSTANCES AND DAMPNESS/CONDENSATION



HHOLDS No



Present Hholds % Hholds % Hholds %

AGE OF HOH Under 25 years 1000 1.6 95 3.2 1096 1.7 25-34 years 7193 11.9 241 8.1 7434 11.7 35-44 years 9207 15.2 646 21.7 9853 15.5 45-54 years 9193 15.2 645 21.6 9839 15.5 55-64 years 11524 19.0 298 10.0 11824 18.6 65 years and over 22373 37.0 1056 35.4 23428 36.9 HOUSEHOLD TYPE Single Adult 7737 12.8 521 17.5 8258 13.0 Small Adult 9573 15.8 613 20.6 10187 16.0 Large Adult 3381 5.6 79 2.6 3460 5.4 Single Parent 2481 4.1 275 9.2 2757 4.3 Small Family 10203 16.9 392 13.1 10595 16.7 Large Family 1726 2.8 45 1.5 1771 2.8 Older Smaller 13795 22.8 557 18.7 14351 22.6 Single Pensioner 11598 19.2 497 16.7 12095 19.1 ECONOMIC STATUS HOH Employed 32848 54.3 1360 45.6 34209 53.9 Unemployed 878 1.4 259 8.7 1134 1.8 Permanently Sick/Disabled 1603 2.6 266 8.9 1868 2.9 Retired 24080 39.8 1003 33.6 25082 39.2 Other Inactive 1085 1.8 94 3.1 1178 1.9 ECONOMIC VULNERABILITY Not Economically Vulnerable 50122 82.9 1831 61.4 51953 81.9 Economically Vulnerable 10370 17.1 1150 38.6 11521 18.1 ALL HOUSEHOLDS 60492 100.0 2982 100.0 63474 100.0



TABLE 30: HOUSEHOLD CIRCUMSTANCES AND SHQS COMPLIANCE


SHQS OVERALL COMPLIANCE ALL HHOLDS Compliant Non-Compliant

Hholds % Hholds % Hholds % AGE OF HOH Under 25 years 570 1.4 526 2.4 1096 1.7 25-34 years 5311 12.9 2123 9.5 7434 11.7 35-44 years 5948 14.4 3906 17.6 9853 15.5 45-54 years 6133 14.9 3706 16.7 9839 15.5 55-64 years 7644 18.5 4180 18.8 11824 18.6 65 years and over 15644 37.9 7784 35.0 23428 36.9 HOUSEHOLD TYPE Single Adult 4717 11.4 3541 15.9 8258 13.0 Small Adult 6303 15.3 3883 17.5 10187 16.0 Large Adult 2112 5.1 1348 6.1 3460 5.4 Single Parent 1634 4.0 1122 5.0 2757 4.3 Small Family 7684 18.6 2912 13.1 10595 16.7 Large Family 1158 2.8 612 2.7 1771 2.8 Older Smaller 9778 23.7 4573 20.6 14351 22.6 Single Pensioner 7863 19.1 4233 19.0 12095 19.1 ECONOMIC STATUS HOH Employed 21707 52.6 12501 56.2 34209 53.9 Unemployed 795 1.9 340 1.5 1134 1.8 Permanently Sick/Disabled 1350 3.3 518 2.3 1868 2.9 Retired 16726 40.5 8357 37.6 25082 39.5 Other Inactive 671 1.6 508 2.3 1178 1.9 ECONOMIC VULNERABILITY Not Economically Vulnerable 33496 81.2 18457 83.0 51953 81.9 Economically Vulnerable 7754 18.8 3767 17.0 11521 18.1 ALL HOUSEHOLDS 41250 100.0 22224 100.0 63474 100.0



7.0 HOUSEHOLD ILLNESS AND DISABILITY 7.1 During the course of the survey households were asked if they considered any person in the

household to suffer a long-term illness or disability and, if so, did this result in the normal

use and occupation of their dwelling. 10,186 households (16.0%) stated that at least one

household member was affected by a limiting long-term illness, health problem or disability.

7.2 Among households experiencing illness/disability the most common problems relate to the

presence of a long-term illness (5,417 households - 53.2%), physical disability (3,638

households - 35.7%) and a mental health condition (1,900 households - 18.6%).

Households may exhibit more than one illness/disability.

84.0%

16.0%

FIGURE 29: LONG-TERM ILLNESS AND DISABILITY

Household notaffected : 53288hholds

Householdaffected : 10186hholds



7.3 Household illness/disability impacts particularly on the elderly. 7,042 households affected

by illness/disability (69.1%) are single pensioner or older smaller households while 68.0% of

households affected (6,931 households) have a head of household aged 65 years and over.

48.3% of all households affected by illness/disability are in receipt of means tested benefit

and are classed as vulnerable. Rates of household illness/disability are above average in

the Kinross and Greater Perth housing market areas. Numerically Greater Perth contains

the largest number of households affected – 6,301 households or 61.8% of the total. Rates

of illness/disability are also significantly higher for households in the social-rented sector

23.2% of RSL tenants and 24.4% of Council tenants are affected by illness/disability.

3.6%

4.0%

4.3%

5.6%

12.7%

18.6%

35.7%

53.2%

364 hholds

407 hholds

442 hholds

566 hholds

1297 hholds

1900 hholds

3638 hholds

5417 hholds

0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0%

Development Disorder

Learning Disability

Learning Difficulty

Blindness

Deafness

Mental Health Concern

Physical Disability

Long-Term Illness

All households with illness/disability (10186 hholds)

FIGURE 30: THE NATURE OF ILLNESS/DISABILITY



TABLE 31: HOUSEHOLD CIRCUMSTANCES AND HOUSEHOLD ILLNESS/DISABILITY


ILLNESS/DISABILITY ALL

HHOLDS No Illness/ Disability

Illness/ Disability Present

Hholds % Hholds % Hholds % AGE OF HOH Under 25 years 1010 1.9 86 0.8 1096 1.7 25-34 years 7147 13.4 288 2.8 7434 11.7 35-44 years 9171 17.2 683 6.7 9853 15.5 45-54 years 8993 16.9 845 8.3 9839 15.5 55-64 years 10468 19.6 1355 13.3 11824 18.6 65 years and over 16498 31.0 6931 68.0 23428 36.9 HOUSEHOLD TYPE Single Adult 7304 13.7 954 9.4 8258 13.0 Small Adult 9335 17.5 851 8.3 10187 16.0 Large Adult 2998 5.6 462 4.5 3460 5.4 Single Parent 2419 4.5 337 3.3 2757 4.3 Small Family 10141 19.0 455 4.5 10595 16.7 Large Family 1684 3.2 87 0.8 1771 2.8 Older Smaller 10902 20.4 3450 33.9 14351 22.6 Single Pensioner 8504 16.0 3592 35.3 12095 19.1 ECONOMIC STATUS HOH Employed 32775 61.5 1434 14.1 34209 53.9 Unemployed 848 1.6 289 2.8 1134 1.8 Permanently Sick/Disabled 338 0.6 1531 15.0 1868 2.9

13.9% 14.2%

16.1% 23.2%

24.4%

9.1% 14.1%

15.0% 16.1%

17.6% 18.1%

0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0%

Private-RentedOwner-Occupied

ALL HOUSEHOLDSRSL

Council

HighlandEastern

StrathearnALL HOUSEHOLDS

Greater PerthKinross

% Illness/Disability

Housing Market Area

Dwelling Tenure

FIGURE 31: RATES OF ILLNESS/DISABILITY BY AREA AND TENURE



TABLE 31: HOUSEHOLD CIRCUMSTANCES AND HOUSEHOLD ILLNESS/DISABILITY





Hholds % Hholds % Hholds % Retired 18294 34.3 6789 66.7 25082 39.5 Other Inactive 1034 1.9 144 1.4 1178 1.9 ECONOMIC VULNERABILITY Not Economically Vulnerable 46683 87.6 5270 51.7 51953 81.9 Economically Vulnerable 6605 12.4 4916 48.3 11521 18.1 ALL HOUSEHOLDS 53288 100.0 10186 100.0 63474 100.0

TABLE 32: RATES OF HOUSEHOLD ILLNESS/DISABILITY BY HOUSING SECTOR

HOUSING SECTOR




Hholds % Hholds % Hholds % HOUSING MARKET AREA Eastern 7765 85.9 1273 14.1 9038 100.0 Greater Perth 29474 82.4 6301 17.6 35775 100.0 Highland 5090 90.9 507 9.1 5597 100.0 Kinross 3907 81.9 861 18.1 4768 100.0 Strathearn 7050 85.0 1246 15.0 8296 100.0 DWELLING TENURE Owner-Occupied 36736 85.8 6083 14.2 42819 100.0 Private-Rented 7173 86.1 1159 13.9 8332 100.0 RSL 3783 76.8 1140 23.2 4923 100.0 Council 5595 75.6 1805 24.4 7400 100.0 MAIN HOUSE TYPE Detached 19877 88.8 2129 11.2 22006 100.0 Semi-Detached 11077 80.6 2851 19.4 13928 100.0 Terraced 10498 85.5 1787 14.5 12285 100.0 Tenement 5485 78.7 1931 21.3 7416 100.0 Other Flat 6351 82.2 1481 17.8 7832 100.0 DATE OF CONSTRUCTION Pre-1919 10622 87.8 1399 12.2 12021 100.0 1919-1944 4427 84.6 768 15.4 5195 100.0 1945-1964 9363 81.2 2028 18.8 11391 100.0 1965-1982 12704 81.5 2398 18.5 15102 100.0 Post-1982 16164 84.6 3593 15.4 19757 100.0 ALL HOUSEHOLDS 53288 84.0 10186 16.0 63474 100.0

7.4 Among households experiencing long-term illness/disability 3317 households (32.6%)

receive help from care services, 1658 households (16.3%) care for a family member at

home.



58.4%

41.6%

A/MOBILITY PROBLEMS

MobilityProblems :5949hholds

NoMobilityProblems :4237hholds

7.5 Households with a long-term illness or disability may experience problems in the normal use

and occupation of their dwelling. Of the 10186 households affected, 4237 households

(41.6%) experience no problems in the normal use of their dwelling; the remaining 5949

households (58.4%) experience difficulties. The most common problems encountered

include climbing steps/stairs, using bathroom amenities, access to ground floor rooms and

access to and from the home.

FIGURE 32: LONG-TERM ILLNESS/DISABILITY AND HOUSING MOBILITY

(Base = households with illness/disability (10,186 hholds)

18.7%

20.5%

21.7%

21.7%

43.9%

49.8%

54.3%

88.4%

92.0%

1219 hholds

1291 hholds

1293 hholds

2612 hholds

2960 hholds

3232 hholds

5258 hholds

5473 hholds

1114 hholds

0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% 100.0%

Using WC

Turning Taps on/off

Preparing Food

Cleaning Clothes

Access to/from home

Access to Gardens

Using Bath

Climbing Steps/Stairs

B/ TYPE OF MOBILITY PROBLEM



78.6%

18.0%

3.4%

A/OVERALL SUITABILITY Suitable forNeeds :49913hholdsUnsuitablefor Needs :11442hholdsDon't Know :2118 hholds

7.6 Households were asked if they thought their current property would meet their household

needs over the next five years. The majority of households regard their current

accommodation as suitable for their future needs (49,913 households - 78.6%), 11,442

households (18.0%) regard their accommodation as unsuitable for future needs while 2,118

households (3.4%) don’t know. The primary reasons for unsuitability in the future include

property size (too big, too small), medical and mobility needs and lack of facilities. 17.9% of

households were unable to give a reason for future unsuitability.

FIGURE 33: PROPERTY SUITABILITY FOR FUTURE NEEDS

17.9%

9.2%

11.7%

13.2%

16.0%

32.0%

2047 hholds

1049 hholds

1335 hholds

1517 hholds

1831 hholds

3663 hholds

0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0%

No Reason Given

Difficult to Maintain

Property too Expensive

Lack of Facilities

Medical/Mobility Needs

Property Size

B/ REASONS FOR UNSUITABILITY



TABLE 33: HOUSING SUITABILITY BY AGE OF HOH AND HOUSEHOLD TYPE

HOUSING SUITABILITY ALL

HOUSEHOLDS Suitable for

Future Needs/ Don’t Know

Unsuitable for Future Needs

Hholds % Hholds % Hholds % AGE OF HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD Under 25 years 812 74.1 284 25.9 1096 100.0 25-34 years 6002 80.7 1432 19.3 7434 100.0 35-44 years 7714 78.3 2139 21.7 9853 100.0 45-54 years 8622 87.6 1217 12.4 9839 100.0 55-64 years 10126 85.6 1698 14.4 11824 100.0 65 years and over 18756 80.00 4672 20.0 23428 100.0 HOUSEHOLD TYPE Single Adult 7357 89.1 901 10.9 8258 100.0 Small Adult 8713 85.5 1474 14.5 10187 100.0 Large Adult 2856 82.5 604 17.5 3460 100.0 Single Parent 2153 78.1 604 21.9 2757 100.0 Small Family 8242 77.8 2353 22.2 10595 100.0 Large Family 1316 74.3 455 25.7 1771 100.0 Older Smaller 12319 85.8 2032 14.2 14351 100.0 Single Pensioner 9075 75.0 3020 25.0 12095 100.0 ALL HOUSEHOLDS 52032 82.0 11442 18.0 63474 100.0

7.7 Perceptions of future unsuitability are higher for younger and older households and for

households with children. They are also higher in Greater Perth, Kinross and Strathearn

housing market areas and in the owner-occupier and private-rented sectors.

18.0% (11441 hholds)

11.8% (870 hholds) 13.7% (7773 hholds)

18.2% (674 hholds)

25.5% (2124 hholds)

7.2% (402 hholds)

8.5% (768 hholds)

17.3% (825 hholds)

19.8% (7104 hholds)

28.2% (2342 hholds)

0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0%

ALL HOUSEHOLDS

CouncilRSL

Owner-OccupiedPrivate-Rented

HighlandEasternKinross

Greater PerthStrathearn

% Unsuitable

Housing Market Area

Dwelling Tenure

FIGURE 34: PERCEPTIONS OF HOUSING SUITABLITY BY AREA AND TENURE



8.0 FUEL POVERTY

8.1 Information on household income has been linked with information on annual energy costs

from the energy audit to produce estimates of fuel poverty. The Scottish Government uses

the following definition of fuel poverty as set out in the Scottish Fuel Poverty Statement

(FPS) published in 2002:

‘A household is in fuel poverty if it would be required to spend more than 10% of its income

(including Housing Benefit or Income Support for Mortgage Interest) on all household fuel

use.’

Furthermore, ‘Extreme Fuel Poverty’ can be defined as a household having to spend more

than 20% of its income on fuel.

8.2 Using the above definitions 14,165 households in Perth & Kinross are in fuel poverty

representing 22.3% of all households. 2,402 households, or 3.8% are in extreme fuel

poverty spending in excess of 20% of annual income on fuel. Levels of fuel poverty and

extreme fuel poverty are lower than the national all tenure averages of 39.1% in fuel poverty

and 10.5% in extreme fuel poverty.

39.1

10.5

22.3

3.8

0

10

20

30

40

FUEL POVERTY EXTREME FUEL POVERTY

FIGURE 35 : FUEL POVERTY - PERTH AND KINROSS, SCOTLAND

SCOTLAND 2013

PERTH&KINROSS 2015



8.3 Rates of fuel poverty show significant variation geographically, within the housing stock and

by household type. Highest rates of fuel poverty are associated with households resident in

the Highland (33.5%) and Strathearn (31.2%) housing market areas, in the private-rented

sector (33.5%) and in properties constructed pre-1919 (37.4%). Lowest levels of fuel

poverty are associated with the Council housing stock.

8.4 Household variations reflect the obvious association between fuel poverty and household

economic circumstances but also reflect significantly higher levels of fuel poverty for

younger single person households, elderly households and single parent families. 8,316

households in fuel poverty have a head of household aged 65 years and over representing

35.5% of all such households. 52.8% of single pensioner households are in fuel poverty as

are 38.3% of single parent families.

8.5 Fuel poverty relates to the economic circumstances of households, to the underlying energy

efficiency of the dwellings they occupy and the price of their energy tariff. Average Sap

ratings (reflecting energy efficiency) for properties occupied by households in fuel poverty

are 55 compared to 67 for households not in fuel poverty and on an all tenure average of 63.

Income differentials for households in fuel poverty are significantly more marked. The

average annual income for households in fuel poverty of £17,513 compares to an average

22.3% (14166 hholds)

13.6% (2683 hholds) 20.5% (3122 hholds)

23.2% (2573 hholds) 24.2% (1284 hholds)

37.4% (4497 hholds)

12.8% (951 hholds) 21.6% (9362 hholds) 21.9% (1063 hholds)

33.5% (2790 hholds)

18.8% (6721 hholds) 21.1% (1905 hholds)

22.6% (1076 hholds) 31.2% (2591 hholds)

33.5%( 1872 hholds)

0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0%

ALL HOUSEHOLDS

Post-19821965-19821945-19641919-1944

Pre-1919

CouncilOwner-Occupied

RSLPrivate-Rented

Greater PerthEasternKinross

StrathearnHighland

% Fuel Poverty

Housing Market Area

Dwelling Tenure

Date of Construction

FIGURE 36: RATES OF FUEL POVERTY BY AREA, DWELLING TENURE AND DATE OF CONSTRUCTION



of £33,433 for households not in fuel poverty. Energy tariffs vary significantly according to

payment methods with monthly direct debit accounts offering the lowest rate tariffs. Monthly

direct debit payments represent the most common payment method - used by 49,001

households (77.2%). A significant proportion of households do however use less efficient

methods including power cards (7,867 households - 12.4%), fuel direct (7,530 households -

11.9%), and quarterly bills (7,486 households - 11.8%),

(1) As households can use more than one payment method the sum of percentages for

payment options is greater than 100

TABLE 34: FUEL POVERTY BY AREA AND HOUSING SECTOR

AREA/SECTOR

FUEL POVERTY ALL

HOUSEHOLDS Not in Fuel Poverty

In Fuel Poverty

Hholds % Hholds % Hholds % HOUSING MARKET AREA Eastern 7132 78.9 1905 21.1 9038 100.0 Greater Perth 29055 81.2 6721 18.8 35775 100.0 Highland 3725 66.5 1872 33.5 5597 100.0 Kinross 3692 77.4 1076 22.6 4768 100.0 Strathearn 5705 68.8 2591 31.2 8296 100.0 DWELLING TENURE Owner-Occupied 33456 78.1 9362 21.9 42819 100.0 Private-Rented 5542 66.5 2790 33.5 8332 100.0 RSL 3860 78.4 1063 21.6 4923 100.0

2.9%

3.4%

11.8%

11.9%

12.4%

77.2%

0% 20% 40% 60% 80%

Budget Account

Payment Book

Quarterly Bill

Fuel Direct

Power Cards

Monthly DirectDebit

% Using Payment Method

FIGURE 37: FUEL PAYMENT METHODS (1)



TABLE 34: FUEL POVERTY BY AREA AND HOUSING SECTOR

AREA/SECTOR

FUEL POVERTY ALL


In Fuel Poverty

Hholds % Hholds % Hholds % Council 6450 87.2 950 12.8 7400 100.0 MAIN HOUSE TYPE Detached 17406 79.1 4600 20.9 22006 100.0 Semi-Detached 10267 73.7 3661 26.3 13928 100.0 Terraced 9489 77.2 2796 22.8 12285 100.0 Tenement 5685 76.7 1731 23.3 7416 100.0 Other Flat 6457 82.4 1375 17.6 7832 100.0 DATE OF CONSTRUCTION Pre-1919 7522 62.6 4499 37.4 12021 100.0 1919-1944 3937 75.8 1258 24.2 5195 100.0 1945-1964 8754 76.8 2637 23.2 11391 100.0 1965-1982 12012 79.5 3090 20.5 15102 100.0 Post-1982 17077 86.4 2680 13.6 19757 100.0 ALL HOUSEHOLDS 49309 77.7 14165 22.3 63474 100.0

TABLE 35: FUEL POVERTY BY HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS


FUEL POVERTY ALL


In Fuel Poverty

Hholds % Hholds % Hholds % AGE OF HOH Under 25 years 683 62.3 413 37.7 1096 100.0 25-34 years 6684 89.9 750 10.1 7434 100.0 35-44 years 8556 86.8 1297 13.2 9853 100.0 45-54 years 8655 88.0 1184 12.0 9839 100.0 55-64 years 9618 81.3 2206 18.7 11824 100.0 65 years and over 15112 64.5 8316 35.5 23428 100.0 HOUSEHOLD TYPE Single Adult 6312 76.4 1946 23.6 8258 100.0 Small Adult 9444 92.7 743 7.3 10187 100.0 Large Adult 3206 92.7 254 7.3 3460 100.0 Single Parent 1700 61.7 1057 38.3 2757 100.0 Small Family 9768 92.2 827 7.8 10595 100.0 Large Family 1711 96.6 60 3.4 1771 100.0 Older Smaller 11452 79.8 2899 20.2 14351 100.0 Single Pensioner 5715 47.2 6380 52.8 12095 100.0 ECONOMIC STATUS HOH Employed 30416 88.9 3793 11.1 34209 100.0 Unemployed 777 68.5 357 31.5 1134 100.0 Permanently Sick/Disabled 1529 81.8 339 18.2 1868 100.0 Retired 15893 63.4 9189 36.6 25082 100.0 Other Inactive 690 58.6 488 41.4 1178 100.0 ECONOMIC VULNERABILITY



TABLE 35: FUEL POVERTY BY HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS


FUEL POVERTY ALL


In Fuel Poverty

Hholds % Hholds % Hholds % Not Economically Vulnerable 42192 81.2 9761 18.8 51953 100.0 Economically Vulnerable 7116 61.8 4405 38.2 11521 100.0 ALL HOUSEHOLDS 49309 77.7 14165 22.3 63474 100.0

8.6 Households were asked how easy or difficult is was to heat their home in winter, and during

winter how many rooms they heated. 33,896 households (53.4%) found it quite easy to

meet the cost of heating their home in winter with an additional 19,590 households (30.9%)

just able to afford it. 8,576 households (13.5%) experience some difficulty in affording

winter heating. During winter 56,650 households (89.4%) heat all or most rooms although

5,182 households (8.1%) heat only some rooms or one room only.

1641 hholds

1021 hholds

4161 hholds

16250 hholds

40400 hholds

1411 hholds

1436 hholds

7140 hholds

19590 hholds

33896 hholds

2.6%

1.6%

6.5%

25.6%

63.6%

2.2%

2.3%

11.2%

30.9%

53.4%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

Don't Know

One Room Only

Some Rooms

Most Rooms

All Rooms

Don't Know

Great Difficulty

Some Difficulty

Just Affordable

Quite EasyHeating Affordability

Extent of Heating Used

FIGURE 38: HOUSEHOLD WINTER HEATING PATTERNS



9.0 HOUSEHOLD ATTITUDES TO LOCAL AREAS AND HOUSING

9.1 Household attitudes to their housing and local areas are encouraging:

• 55,439 households (87.3%) are very satisfied with their current home; an additional

6,893 households (10.9%) are fairly satisfied. Only 1,142 households (1.8%)

expressed dissatisfaction with their current home

• 57,131 households (90.0%) are very satisfied with where they live, a further 5,920

households (9.3%) are fairly satisfied. Only 265 households (0.4%) expressed

dissatisfaction with where they live

• 60,463 households (95.2%) perceive no change in their local area over the last 5

years, 1,819 households (2.9%) regard their area as improving and only 1,191

households (1.9%) regard their area as declining

Patterns of household dissatisfaction cannot be analysed further due to the small number of

sample cases involved.

1.9%

2.9%

95.2%

0.3%

0.4%

9.3%

90.0%

1.8%

10.9%

87.3%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Declining

Improving

Static

Don't Know

Dissastisfied

Quite Satisfied

Very Satisfied

Dissastisfied

Quite Satisfied

Very Satisfied

Housing Satisfaction

Area Satisfaction

Area Trends

FIGURE 39: HOUSING AND AREA SATISFACTION



10.0 PRIVATE RENTED HOUSEHOLDS AND THE REPAIRING STANDARD

10.1 Privately rented households were the subject of additional analysis in the overall survey

programme in order to gain an understanding of how well landlords are implementing the

Repairing Standard. The Repairing Standard under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006

modified and extended the obligations that already existed with respect to landlords and

repairs and brings these obligations together in one place. The Act also established the

Private Rented Housing Panel (PRHP) which makes it easer for a tenant to enforce the new

Repairing Standard.

10.2 The legislation came into force on 3 September 2007, and from this time each landlord has

to ensure that their properties meet the Repairing Standard at the start of a tenancy. The

Repairing Standard is more extensive than the previous statutory duty to repair and maintain

in Schedule 10 of the 1987 Act, and takes in some of the standards for the social rented

sector introduced by the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001, as well as some obligations that

would previously have been contractual. A landlord has to ensure that:

• The property is wind and watertight;

• The property is fit for tenants to live in, meeting the ‘tolerable standard’;

• The structure and exterior of the property (for example, the walls and roof) are in a

reasonable condition;

• The installations for the supply of water, gas, electricity and for sanitation, space

heating and heating water must be in a reasonable state of repair and in proper

working order (these include external installations such as drains);

• Any fixtures, fittings or appliances provided by the landlord (such as carpets, light

fittings, white goods and household equipment) must be in a reasonable state of

repair and in proper working order;

• Any furnishings provided by the landlord must be capable of being used safely for

the purpose for which they are designed; and

• The property must have suitable fire detectors – there should be at least one

detector on each floor of the property, and if the alarms are installed after

September 2007, they should be mains powered rather than battery powered

10.3 Approximately 87% of private rented households in Perth and Kinross possess tenancies

covered by the Repairing Standard with the majority (89%) of these having begun after

September 2007. These particular tenants were asked if at the start of their tenancy they



were provided with information on the Repairing Standard and on the role of the Private

Rented Housing Panel. Around a quarter of tenants did not know if information relating to

these items was received and a further half said they did not receive this information. Only

24.1% and 21.1% of tenants indicated they had received information on the Repairing

Standard and Private Rented Housing Panel respectively.

10.4 Where a tenancy began after December 2008, tenants were asked if they were provided

with a copy of the Energy Performance Certificate. 42.4% of relevant tenants indicated that

they had, 27.6% had not and 30% did not know.

10.5 Of those tenants providing a valid response, 48% indicated that an inspection of the

electrical installation had been completed within the previous 12 months and 92% of these

received a copy of the test certificate. Only 45.7% of tenants providing a response knew

that a gas safety test had been conducted in the previous twelve months with almost all

having a certificate available. In 13% of cases a gas safety test was not required as there

was no gas supply in the property.

24.1 (1565

hholds)

49.2 (3193

hholds)

26.7 (1732

hholds) 21.1

(1370 hholds)

51.1 (3316

hholds)

27.7 (1804

hholds)

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Received Information Did not receive Information Don't Know

perc

ent o

f hou

seho

lds

FIGURE 40: PROVIDED WITH INFORMATION ON REPAIRING STANDARD AND HOUSING PANEL

RepairingStandard

HousingPanel



10.6 Overall, 4,284 dwellings occupied by private rented tenants (51.4%) are below the Repairing

Standard. The principal failure relates to the absence of suitable smoke detectors; whilst

the majority of properties have some form of smoke detection, it is the presence of battery

operated instead of mains wired smoke detectors that results in many properties failing the

standard.

TABLE 36: NUMBER OF DWELLINGS OCCUPIED BY PRIVATE RENTED TENANTS FAILING ASPECTS OF THE REPAIRING STANDARD

Item Number %

House is wind and water tight and reasonably fit for human habitation 393 4.7

Structure and exterior of the house are in reasonable repair 1,346 16.2 Installations in the hpuse for the supply of water, gas and electricity for Sanitation, space heating and heating water are in reasonable repair and Proper working order

572 6.9

Fixtures, fittings and appliances provided under the tenancy are in reasonable repair and proper working order 294 3.5

Furnishings provided under the tenancy are capable of being used safely for the purpose for which they are designed 558 6.7

Satisfactory provision for detecting and giving warning of fires 2,572 30.9

64.7 (5391 hholds)

31.4 (2616 hholds)

3.9 (325 hholds)

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Mains Wired Battery None

perc

ent o

f hou

seho

lds

FIGURE 41: PROVISION OF SMOKE DETECTION DEVICES IN PRIVATE RENTED PROPERTY



10.7 The rate at which dwellings are below the Repairing Standard is slightly greater amongst

those tenancies that began after September 2007 than those that began before this time;

52.8% of tenants whose tenancies began after September 2007 occupy properties below

the Repairing Standard compared with 47.5% of those that began before this time.

10.8 Although the highest absolute number of private renters living in a property below the

Repairing Stanard is in Greater Perth HMA (2,512) the highest rates are found in Kinross

(76.1%) and Eastern HMA (66.7%).

TABLE 37: REPAIRING STANDARD OVERALL PERFORMANCE BY AREA AND HOUSING SECTOR

REPAIRING STANDARD

TOTAL Above Below

dwgs % dwgs % dwgs % HOUSING MARKET AREA Eastern 281 33.3 562 66.7 843 100.0 Greater Perth 2582 50.7 2512 49.3 5094 100.0 Highland 358 45.9 422 54.1 780 100.0 Kinross 113 23.9 359 76.1 472 100.0 Strathearn 714 62.5 429 37.5 1143 100.0 MAIN HOUSE TYPE

52.5 (371

hholds) 47.2 (3461

hholds)

75.6 (216

hholds)

47.5 (336

hholds)

52.8 (3878

hholds)

24.4 (70

hholds)

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

Before September 2007 September 2007 onwards Don't Know

perc

ent o

f hou

seho

lds

FIGURE 42: TENANCY START DATE AND REPAIRING STANDARD

AboveStandard

BelowStandard



TABLE 37: REPAIRING STANDARD OVERALL PERFORMANCE BY AREA AND HOUSING SECTOR

REPAIRING STANDARD

TOTAL Above Below

dwgs % dwgs % dwgs % Detached House/Bungalow 604 61.3 381 38.7 985 100.0 Semi-det House/Bungalow 782 50.5 767 49.5 1549 100.0 Terraced House/Bungalow 613 44.0 779 56.0 1392 100.0 Four-in-block Flat 698 47.4 775 52.6 1473 100.0 Tenement Flat 1127 41.8 1567 58.2 2694 100.0 Other Flat 224 93.8 15 6.2 239 100.0 PRIMARY HOUSE TYPE Houses 1999 50.9 1927 49.1 3926 100.0 Flats 2049 46.5 2357 53.5 4406 100.0 DATE OF CONSTRUCTION

Pre-1919 1031 34.3 1976 65.7 3007 100.0 1919-1944 393 56.6 301 43.4 693 100.0 1945-1964 513 45.9 604 54.1 1117 100.0 1965-1981 593 50.2 588 49.8 1182 100.0 1982-2005 821 64.9 445 35.1 1266 100.0 Post-2005 697 65.3 370 34.7 1068 100.0 TOTAL ALL SECTORS 4048 48.6 4284 51.4 8332 100.0



11.0 OWNER-OCCUPIED EQUITY

11.1 A desktop valuation of owner-occupied dwellings was completed and compared with data on

owner-occupied mortgage holdings collected during the survey to examine the availability of

housing equity. Owner-occupiers were also questioned on their attitudes to the use or

release of equity for home improvement purposes.

11.2 Current average house prices in Perth and Kinross are in the region of £202,000, giving a

total owner-occupied property valuation of £8.657 billion. Total mortgage holdings are

estimated at £1.156 billion giving an equity potential of £7.501 billion. Average mortgage

holdings among owner-occupiers with a mortgage are estimated at £54,125; approximately

half of owner-occupiers have no outstanding loans against their property.

11.3 A central issue is not the undoubted existence of owner-occupied equity but the release of

this equity for home improvement. Households were questioned on their attitudes to such

release. Approximately 7,785 owner-occupied households (18.2%) stated that they would

re-mortgage to carry out improvements or repairs. 3,483 owner-occupied households

(8.1%) would be interested in a Council sponsored scheme for equity release.

7.501

1.156

8.657

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Potential Equity

OutstandingMortgage

Property Value

£ Billion

FIGURE 43: POTENTIAL EQUITY AMONGST OWNER OCCUPIER HOUSEHOLDS



11.4 The willingness of households to re-mortgage in order to conduct home improvements is

strongly related to the age of the head of household. Where the head of household is aged

between 25 and 44 years old (35.4%) of owner-occupied households indicated they would

re-mortgage to fund home improvements, this compares with 4.8% of households where the

head of household is over 64 years old. Households that contain children also exhibit an

above average prevalence to re-mortgage.

18.2 (7785 hholds)

8.1 (3483 hholds)

64.3 (27512 hholds)

72.4 (30987 hholds)

17.6 (7522 hholds)

19.5 (8349 hholds)

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

Remortgage toconduct repairs

Interest inCouncil Scheme

Percent of Households

FIGURE 44: OWNER OCCUPIER INTEREST IN EQUITY RELEASE

N/A - Don't Know

No

Yes



12.0 PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL HOUSING – SHQS AND EESSH

THE SCOTTISH HOUSING QUALITY STANDARD

12.1 The Scottish Housing Quality Standard was introduced in February 2004 and is the Scottish

Government’s principal measure of housing quality in Scotland. In the case of the social

housing sector (Local Authority landlords and Registered Social landlords), the Scottish

Government has set a policy target for landlords to bring their stock up to every element of

the standard (where applicable) by April 2015. The current survey provides a benchmark for

Perth and Kinross Council performance against this national target.

12.2 As initially defined, and targeted for achievement by April 2015, the SHQS comprises 5 main

quality groups and 55 quality elements. To meet the SHQS a dwelling must:

• Be compliant with the Tolerable Standard

• Be free from serious dis-repair

• Be energy efficient

• Have modern facilities and services

• Be healthy, safe and secure

Measurement of performance against this standard within the survey has been within

Scottish Government guidelines issued in March 2011. New guidance for the SHQS has

been issued by the Scottish Government in April 2015 incorporating the requirements of the

Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH) to be achieved by social landlords

by 2020. This is discussed in more detail subsequently with regard to energy efficiency.

12.3 In addition to direct compliance/non-compliance with the SHQS, dwellings can be recorded

as exempt from the Standard or as an abeyance. Exemptions reflect the situation where

particular quality requirements cannot be achieved for technical, disproportionate cost or

legal reasons. Exemptions may be temporary or permanent depending upon circumstance

and may eventually achieve compliance with the standard should technology and/or cost

parameters change. Abeyances reflect the situation where individual quality improvements

are applicable but where works have proven impossible to complete due to owner refusal in

mixed tenure blocks and tenant refusal to participate in improvement programmes. The

Scottish Government assume that abeyances are temporary and that elements affected can

achieve future compliance once the co-operation of the tenant/owner-occupiers is secured.



12.4 Perth and Kinross Council performance against the SHQS at 1st April 2015 is summarised in

Table 38. Due to changes in Scottish Government Reporting requirements (ARC) rates of

compliance with the Standard are now reported excluding abeyances and exemptions.

TABLE 38: SHQS POSITION 1ST APRIL 2015

SHQS QUALITY INDICATOR


COMPLIANT EXEMPTION ABEYANCE NON-

COMPLIANT Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs %

TOLERABLE STANDARD SHQS 1: Structure 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 2: Dampness 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 3: Light, Heat, Ventilation 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 4: Water Supply 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 5: Sink with H & C 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 6: WC 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 7: Bath, WHB, H & C 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 8: Drainage 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 9: Cooking Facilities 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 10: External Access 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 11: Electrical 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 12: Thermal Insulation 7400 100 - - - - - - OVERALL TOLERABLE STANDARD 7400 100 - - - - - - PRIMARY REPAIR SHQS 13: Wall Structure 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 14: Floor Structure 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 15: Foundations 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 16: Roof Structure 7400 100 - - - - - - OVERALL PRIMARY REPAIR 7400 100 - - - - - -

4.6% 343 dwgs

91.5% 6769 dwgs

3.9% 288 dwgs

FIGURE 45: SHQS PERFORMANCE 1st APRIL 2015

Exemption

Compliant

Abeyance








SECONDARY REPAIR SHQS 17: Roof Covering 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 18: Chimney Stacks 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 19: Flashings 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 20: Rainwater Goods 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 21: External Wall Finish 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 22: Common Access Decks 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 23: Common Access Stairs 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 24: Dwelling Balconies 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 25: Attached Garages 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 26: Internal Stairs 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 27: DPC 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 28: Windows/Doors 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 29: Common Windows 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 30: Underground Drainage 7400 100 - - - - - - OVERALL SECONDARY REPAIR 7400 100 - - - - - - OVERALL REPAIR 7400 100 - - - - - - ENERGY EFFICIENCY SHQS 31: Cavity Insulation 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 32: Loft Insulation 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 33: Tank/Pipe Insulation 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 34: Full Central Heating 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 35: Energy Efficiency rating 7033 95 367 5 - - - - OVERALL ENERGY EFFICIENCY 7033 95 367 5 - - - - AMENITIES SHQS 36: Bathroom Condition 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 37: Kitchen Condition 7400 100 - SHQS 38: Kitchen Arrangement 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 39: Kitchen Electrical 7400 100 SHQS 40: Kitchen Storage 7221 97.6 24 0.3 155 2.1 - - OVERALL AMENITIES 7221 97.6 24 0.3 155 2.1 - - HEALTH/SAFETY/SECURITY SHQS 41: Lead Pipework 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 42: Mechanical Ventilation 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 43: External Noise 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 44: Smoke Detectors 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 45: Safe Electrical System 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 46: Safe Gas/Oil System 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 47: Safe Lifts 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 48: Safe Lobbies, halls etc. 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 49: Safe Paths, Paved Areas 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 50: Safe Refuse Chutes 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 51: Safe Common Bin Stores 7400 100 - - - - - -








SHQS 52: Common Lighting 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 53: Secure Dwelling Doors 7400 100 - - - - - - SHQS 54: Door Entry System 7246 97.9 - - 154 2.1 - - SHQS 55: Secure Common Doors 7246 97.9 - - 154 2.1 - - OVERALL HEALTH, SAFETY, SECURITY 7246 97.9 - - 154 2.1 - - OVERALL SHQS 6769 91.5 343 4.6 288 3.9 - - Tolerable Standard 7400 100 - - - - - - Repair 7400 100 - - - - - - Energy Efficiency 7033 95 367 5 - - - - Amenities 7221 97.6 24 0.3 155 2.1 - - Health/Safety/Security 7246 97.9 - - 154 2.1 - - OVERALL PERFORMANCE 6769 91.5 343 4.6 288 3.9 - -

12.5 6,769 Council dwellings meet the requirements of the SHQS and are compliant representing

91.5% of total Council housing stock. 343 dwellings (4.6%) while non-compliant have been

exempted from the Standard and 288 dwellings (3.9%) have been classified as abeyances.

100% compliance levels have been achieved in 51 of the 55 SHQS quality elements. While

non-compliance is apparent against 4 quality elements exemptions and abeyances apply:

• Overall, 343 exemptions have been made against two quality elements. 367

dwellings have been exempted on SHQS35 – Sap Ratings, and 24 dwellings

have been exempted on SHQS40 – Kitchen Storage. (All dwellings exempted

on kitchen storage have also been exempted on Sap ratings). Kitchen

storage exemptions have been made on technical grounds where required

storage levels cannot be achieved within existing kitchen space and/or

design. Sap rating exemptions (SHQS35) have been made on the grounds of

disproportionate cost. Exempted dwellings achieve compliance with all other

SHQS energy requirements but are off gas reducing fuel efficiency. Average

Sap ratings for exempted dwellings are 53 compared to a Council-wide

average Sap of 70. Consideration of SHQS energy exemptions will be made

by the Council in developing EESSH strategies.

• Allowing for combined occurrences, 288 dwellings have been recorded as

abeyances within the Standard. 155 dwellings represent abeyances against

SHQS40 – Kitchen Storage; 154 dwellings represent abeyances against

SHQS54 and SHQS55 – Common access security. Abeyances against

SHQS54 and SHQS55 are due to owner refusal to co-operate within mixed



tenure blocks and are fully documented by the council through owner

consultation. Abeyances against SHQS40 are due to a small number of

cases where tenant alterations and/or appliance installation has reduced

levels of kitchen storage. These cases will be monitored against tenancy

change and storage improvements completed during voids maintenance.

12.6 Comparative progress towards SHQS compliance across Scotland remains difficult to

measure and relies heavily on annual returns to the Scottish Housing Regulator. With the

exception of 10 Social Landlords, all are reporting to the Regulator that their houses will

comply with the SHQS in 2015. The last update of performance covering 2012/13 was

published by the Regulator in March 2014 (1). This indicated Local Authority compliance

(including exemptions and abeyances) with the SHQS at 78% across Scotland, with 22% of

social-rented housing still below standard. In Perth and Kinross Council, SHQS compliance

including abeyances and exemptions has achieved 100%. An increasing emphasis is being

placed on exemptions to the Standard by the Regulator as these obviously impact on levels

of overall compliance. The percentage of exemptions being claimed by Local Authority

landlords across Scotland (2012-2013) was estimated at 8.15%. The level of exemptions in

Perth and Kinross at 8.5% is in line with the Scottish average.

100%

8.5%

78%

8.15%

0%20%40%60%80%

100%120%

Shqs Compliant (including exemptions and abeyances) Shqs Exemptions

% housing stock

FIGURE 46: COMPARATIVE SHQS PERFORMANCE - PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL 2014/15; LOCAL AUTHORITY LANDLORDS SCOTLAND 2012/13

Perth and Kinross

Scotland 2012/13

1. Scottish Housing Regulator. Scottish Housing Quality Standard Progress update 2012/13. March 2014



THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARD FOR SOCIAL HOUSING

12.7 The energy efficiency performance of the housing stock has been referenced previously with

regards to SHQS energy requirements. The average Sap rating for Council housing stock is

estimated at 70, slightly above the Scotland-wide average of 66 for Local Authority housing

stock (Scottish House Condition Survey 2013 – Key Findings).

12.8 Using Sap 2009, energy efficiency compliance ratings for the SHQS are as follows:

FUEL TYPE SAP RATING REQUIREMENTS Gas 48 Oil 54

LPG 63 Electric 63

Solid Fuel 63 Biomass 64

12.9 Overall, 367 dwellings (5.0%) fail to achieve required Sap ratings. While these dwellings are

non-compliant by definition we recommend exemption from the SHQS on the grounds of

uneconomic cost. All dwellings exempted from the SHQS are fully centrally heated but are

off gas and dependent upon less efficient fuels – electricity and solid fuel. They are also

compliant with all insulation requirements within the SHQS.

12.10 The Scottish Government has issued new guidance for SHQS energy performance (April

2015) incorporating new Sap rating requirements for the Energy Efficiency Standard for

Social Housing (EESSH). To comply with the SHQS from April 2015 and to achieve EESSH

dwellings require the following Sap ratings:

PROPERTY TYPE

FUEL TYPE GAS ELECTRIC

Sap 2009 Sap 2009 Flat 69 65 Four-in-Block 65 65 Houses (not detached) 69 65 Detached 60 60

Other Fuels – SHQS requirements

The implementation of these changes provides the opportunity to examine current SHQS

exemptions within a broader strategy for EESSH compliance by 2020.

12.11 Overall, 5,433 dwellings (73.4%) achieve the Sap rating requirements under EESSH and

are compliant. The remaining 1,967 dwellings (26.6%) are non-compliant.



12.12 The most significant potential implication from the introduction of EESSH is the increase in

gas heating Sap rating requirements, rising from 48 under SHQS to 69 for flats and houses

under EESSH. The impact of this rating change by fuel type is illustrated in Table 7. All gas

heated dwellings achieved SHQS sap rating requirements but under EESSH 1,393 gas

heated dwellings are non-compliant. All electrically heated dwellings exempted under SHQS

(317 dwellings) fail EESSH requirements but an additional 207 electrically heated dwellings

compliant with the SHQS also fail EESSH.

TABLE 39: THE IMPACT OF SAP RATING CHANGES UNDER EESSH ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY COMPLIANCE

FUEL TYPE

SHQS35 EESSH Dwellings Sap

Requirement Compliant Exempt Sap

Requirement Compliant Non-

Compliant Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs % Dwgs %

Gas 5346 48 5346 100.0 0 0.0 69 3952 73.9 1393 26.1 Electric 1976 63 1659 83.9 317 16.1 65 1453 73.5 524 26.5 Solid Fuel 78 63 28 35.9 50 64.1 63 28 35.9 50 64.1 TOTAL ALL FUELS

7400 - 7033 95.0 367 5.0 - 5433 73.4 1967 26.6

12.13 Rates of EESSH compliance vary geographically across the Council area and are

significantly lower in Highland and Strathearn housing market areas. Lower rates of

compliance are also associated with the non-flatted housing stock.

73.4% 5433 dwgs

26.6% 1967 dwgs

FIGURE 47: EESSH PERFORMANCE

Compliant

Non-Compliant



12.14 Sap ratings vary significantly for properties failing EESSH with an average Sap rating of 62

ranging from 20 to 68. No single strategy will apply against this background. In properties

offering marginal/borderline failure minimal improvements in insulation and heating controls

may achieve compliance. In lower rated properties fuel and/or heating change may be

required against less than universal access to mains gas. The survey can provide an

important and independent base for the development of EESSH strategies permitting the

identification of target dwellings across the Sap rating spectrum for detailed energy

modelling.

TABLE 40: EESSH PERFORMANCE BY HOUSING MARKET AREA, PROPERTY TYPE AND PROPERTY AGE AREA AND SECTOR TOTAL

HOUSING STOCK

EESSH

PERFORMANCE

CURRENT AVERAGE

SAP RATING Compliant Non-Compliant

Dwgs Dwgs % Dwgs % Sap HOUSING MARKET AREA Eastern 1157 905 78.2 252 21.8 70 Greater Perth 4710 3535 75.0 1176 25.0 70 Highland 418 210 50.2 208 49.8 66 Kinross 358 268 74.9 90 25.1 70 Strathearn 757 516 68.2 241 31.8 69 PROPERTY TYPE Detached House/Bungalow 77 11 14.3 66 85.7 63 Semi-Det.House/Bungalow 1332 608 45.6 724 54.4 66 Terraced House/Bungalow 2266 1481 65.3 785 34.7 68 Tenement Flat 307 274 89.2 33 10.8 72

50.2% (210 dwgs)

68.2% (516 dwgs)

74.9% (2680 dwgs)

75.0% (3535 dwgs)

78.2% (905 dwgs)

0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% 100.0%

Highland

Strathearn

Kinross

Greater Perth

Eastern

% Compliant

Housing Market Area

FIGURE 48: EESSH COMPLIANCE BY HOUSING MARKET AREA



TABLE 40: EESSH PERFORMANCE BY HOUSING MARKET AREA, PROPERTY TYPE AND PROPERTY AGE AREA AND SECTOR TOTAL

HOUSING STOCK

EESSH

PERFORMANCE

CURRENT AVERAGE

SAP RATING Compliant Non-Compliant

Dwgs Dwgs % Dwgs % Sap Four-in-Block Flat 1331 1157 86.9 174 13.1 70 Purpose-Built Low Rise Flat 1946 1774 91.2 172 8.8 74 Purpose-Built High Rise Flat 141 128 90.8 13 9.2 74 DATE OF CONSTRUCTION Pre-1919 333 288 86.5 45 13.5 72 1919-1944 926 716 77.3 210 22.7 69 1945-1964 3228 2355 73.0 873 27.0 69 1965-1982 2666 1851 69.4 815 30.6 70 1983-2005 154 133 86.4 21 13.6 76 Post-2005 93 90 96.8 3 3.2 76 CONSTRUCTION TYPE Traditional 6681 4904 73.4 1777 26.6 70 Non-Traditional 719 529 73.6 190 26.4 69 ALL SECTORS 7400 5433 73.4 1967 26.6 70



13. CONCLUSIONS 13.1 This report has summarised the findings of a comprehensive review of housing conditions

across all housing tenures in the Perth and Kinross Council Area. The study has involved

two independent yet linked surveys covering the Council housing sector and the

Independent housing sector incorporating owner-occupiers, private-renters and tenants of

Registered Social Landlords.

13.2 A sample of 3,811 dwellings was surveyed across all tenures representing 5.4% of an all

tenure housing stock of 70,103 dwellings. Interviews were also conducted with occupying

households.

13.3 Perth and Kinross residential housing stock is representative of all building eras but

predominantly of post Second World War construction. 49,323 dwellings (70.3%) were

constructed post-1944 with almost 50% of these dwellings constructed post-1982. 15,064

dwellings (21.5%) were constructed pre-1919. Housing age distributions in Perth and

Kinross are broadly in line with the Scottish all tenure average although locally a lower

proportion of housing is of early post-war construction (1950’s, 1960’s) while the proportion

of housing constructed post-1982 is higher.

13.4 Significant differences in housing age are apparent geographically across the Council area

and between the main tenure groups. The oldest housing age profiles are associated with

the Highland (38.5%) pre-1919) and Eastern (32.2% prep-1919) housing market areas and

with the private-rented sector (42.8% pre-1919).

13.5 Owner-occupation is the predominant form of tenure in Perth and Kinross accounting for

46,585 dwellings (66.4%). 11,146 dwellings (15.9%) are rented privately, 7,400 dwellings

(10.5%) are rented from Perth & Kinross Council with the remaining 4,972 dwellings (7.2%)

rented from the Registered Social Landlords. Tenure distributions in Perth and Kinross

vary from the Scottish tenure profile with higher rates of owner-occupation and private rental

locally and lower rates of Council and RSL housing.

13.6 In line with national trends rates of private-rental in Perth and Kinross have increased over

the last six years, rising from 12.6% in 2009 to 15.9% in 2015. Highest rates of private-

rental are found in the Highland (20.3%), Greater Perth (16.7%) and Strathearn (16.5%)

housing market areas.



13.7 Perth and Kinross Council area contains 63,474 households with a population of 134,269

persons. Average household size is 2.11 persons, below the Scottish average of 2.19

persons. Households in Perth and Kinross are predominantly small. 20,349 households

(32.1%) contain a single person with an additional 26,022 households (41.0%) containing

two persons. Only 1,883 households (2.9%) contain 5 or more persons.

13.8 Households exhibit a mixed but ageing demographic profile. 13.4% of households (8,530

households) are headed by a person aged 34 years or younger; 35,252 households (55.5%)

are headed by a person aged 55 years or older. The most common household types are

older smaller (22.6%), single pensioner (19.1%), small family (16.7%) and small adult

(16.0%). Household type distributions in Perth and Kinross vary from the Scottish average

as indicated by the continuous Scottish Household Survey (Scotland’s People, Annual

Report : Results from 2013. Scottish Household Survey). Key differences include a lower

proportion of single adult households in Perth and Kinross and a higher proportion of small

family, older smaller and single pensioner households.

13.9 Variations in the socio-demographic characteristics of households in Perth and Kinross exist

reflecting essentially a younger private-rented sector against the older household profile of

the owner-occupied and social rented sectors.

13.10 Rates of economic activity in Perth and Kinross are influenced by the demographic

characteristics of households, and in particular the elderly bias within the population. 34,209

households (53.9%) have a head of household in full-time or part-time employment; in 1,134

households the head of household is unemployed (1.8%) while 1,868 households (2.9%)

are headed by a person who is permanently sick/disabled. 25,082 heads of household

(39.5%) are economically retired with the remaining 1,178 heads of household economically

inactive for other reasons (1.9%) including full-time education and homecare.

13.11 Patterns of economic activity vary by tenure and by housing market area. The owner-

occupied sector exhibits an economic dichotomy – 55% of heads of household are in

employment; 44% of heads of household are retired. Highest rates of employment are

associated with the private-rented sector which also exhibits the youngest household age

profile – 71% of heads of household in the sector are in full or part-time employment.

Economic characteristics are broadly similar between the RSL and Council housing sectors.

These sectors are typified by high levels of economic retirement, above average levels of

head of household unemployment and above average levels of permanent illness/disability.

Across the housing market area framework the highest levels of employment are found in



Greater Perth and Kinross; highest levels of retirement are associated with Highland,

Kinross and Strathearn.

13.12 11,521 households (18.1%) are in receipt of one of the principal means-tested or disability

related benefits and can be categorised as economically vulnerable. Rates of economic

vulnerability are significantly higher for households in the RSL (43.0%) and Council (50.9%)

sectors and for households in the Strathearn (24.7%) housing market area.

13.13 Housing conditions within Perth and Kinross are consistently better than the national

average across all main indicators. This includes:

• 0.5% of dwellings in Perth and Kinross BTS compared to 3% of dwellings nationally

• 61.0% of dwellings in Perth and Kinross exhibiting any disrepair compared to 78%

of dwellings nationally

• 3.1% of dwellings in Perth and Kinross exhibiting evidence of condensation

compared to 10.3% of dwellings nationally

• 32.6% of dwellings in Perth and Kinross non-compliant with the SHQS compared to

49% of dwellings nationally

Energy efficiency levels in Perth and Kinross are in line with the national average with an

average SAP rating locally of 63 corresponding to a similar national average of 63.

13.14 Levels of BTS (Below Tolerable Standard) housing in Perth and Kinross are low across all

tenure sectors with an average of 0.5% rising to 1.7% in the private-rented sector. No BTS

dwellings were identified in the RSL or Council sectors. 61% of dwellings exhibit evidence of

disrepair with this figure dropping to 6.2% of dwellings requiring extensive repairs. Levels of

extensive disrepair are highest in the private-rented and RSL sectors and lowest for Council

dwellings. Overall, 36% of occupied dwellings are non-compliant with the SHQS although the

standard is not applicable to private sector housing. Within the social-rented sector Council

performance on the SHQS is significantly better than the RSL sector. 8.5% of Council

dwellings fail to comply with the SHQS compared to 28.1% of RSL dwellings. An average

Sap rating of 63 for all dwellings in Perth and Kinross masks important differences between

the private sector and social rented sector in terms of energy efficiency. An average Sap

rating of 71 for the social rented sector (RSL and Council) compares with an average of 62 for

the private housing sector.



13.15 Households resident within the private-rented sector are more likely to live in properties

experiencing condition problems than the general distribution of households would suggest.

13.16 During the course of the survey households were asked if they considered any person in the

household to suffer a long-term illness or disability and, if so, did this result in the normal use

and occupation of their dwelling. 10,186 households (16.0%) stated that at least one

household member was affected by a limiting long-term illness, health problem or disability.

Among households experiencing illness/disability the most common problems relate to the

presence of a long-term illness (5,417 households - 53.2%), physical disability (3,638

households - 35.7%) and a mental health condition (1,900 households - 18.6%). Households

may exhibit more than one illness/disability.

13.17 Household illness/disability impacts particularly on the elderly. 7,042 households affected by

illness/disability (69.1%) are single pensioner or older smaller households while 68.0% of

households affected (6,931 households) have a head of household aged 65 years and over.

48.3% of all households affected by illness/disability are in receipt of means tested benefit

and are classed as vulnerable. Rates of household illness/disability are above average in the

Kinross and Greater Perth housing market areas. Numerically Greater Perth contains the

largest number of households affected – 6,301 households or 61.8% of the total. Rates of

illness/disability are also significantly higher for households in the social-rented sector 23.2%

of RSL tenants and 24.4% of Council tenants are affected by illness/disability.

13.18 Households with a long-term illness or disability may experience problems in the normal use

and occupation of their dwelling. Of the 10186 households affected, 4237 households

(41.6%) experience no problems in the normal use of their dwelling; the remaining 5949

households (58.4%) experience difficulties. The most common problems encountered include

climbing steps/stairs, using bathroom amenities, access to ground floor rooms and access to

and from the home.

13.19 Households were asked if they thought their current property would meet their household

needs over the next five years. The majority of households regard their current

accommodation as suitable for their future needs (49,913 households - 78.6%), 11,442

households (18.0%) regard their accommodation as unsuitable for future needs while 2,118

households (3.4%) don’t know. The primary reasons for unsuitability in the future include

property size (too big, too small), medical and mobility needs and lack of facilities. 17.9% of

households were unable to give a reason for future unsuitability.



13.20 14,165 households in Perth & Kinross are in fuel poverty representing 22.3% of all

households. 2,402 households, or 3.8% are in extreme fuel poverty spending in excess of

20% of annual income on fuel. Levels of fuel poverty and extreme fuel poverty are lower than

the national all tenure averages of 39.1% in fuel poverty and 10.5% in extreme fuel poverty.

13.21 Rates of fuel poverty show significant variation geographically, within the housing stock and

by household type. Highest rates of fuel poverty are associated with households resident in

the Highland (33.5%) and Strathearn (31.2%) housing market areas, in the private-rented

sector (33.5%) and in properties constructed pre-1919 (37.4%). Lowest levels of fuel poverty

are associated with the Council housing stock.

13.22 Household variations reflect the obvious association between fuel poverty and household

economic circumstances but also reflect significantly higher levels of fuel poverty for younger

single person households, elderly households and single parent families. 8,316 households in

fuel poverty have a head of household aged 65 years and over representing 35.5% of all such

households. 52.8% of single pensioner households are in fuel poverty as are 38.3% of single

parent families.

13.23 Household attitudes to their housing and local areas are encouraging:

• 55,439 households (87.3%) are very satisfied with their current home; an additional

6,893 households (10.9%) are fairly satisfied. Only 1,142 households (1.8%)

expressed dissatisfaction with their current home

• 57,131 households (90.0%) are very satisfied with where they live, a further 5,920

households (9.3%) are fairly satisfied. Only 265 households (0.4%) expressed

dissatisfaction with where they live

• 60,463 households (95.2%) perceive no change in their local area over the last 5

years, 1,819 households (2.9%) regard their area as improving and only 1,191

households (1.9%) regard their area as declining


David Adamson & Partners Ltd. Appendices

APPENDIX A: THE INTERPRETATION OF STATISTICAL DATA

Survey data is based on sample survey investigation and the application of statistical grossing

procedures to replicate housing stock totals. Interpretation of data must be conducted against this

background and particularly with regard to the following constraints:

(a) (b) (c)

Data estimates are mid point estimates within a range of sampling error. The extent of sampling error is discussed in Appendix B but is dependant upon two factors – the sample size employed and the number or percentage of dwellings exhibiting the attribute in question. Data estimates are subject to rounding errors associated with statistical grossing. Table totals will therefore not necessarily remain consistent throughout the reports but will normally vary by under 1%. Survey returns from large scale house condition surveys invariably contain elements of missing data and not applicable data. The former may be due to surveyor error or to differential access within dwellings. The latter relates to individual elements which are not present in all dwellings. Consistently across the survey missing data represents less than 1% of returns. An analysis of missing returns indicates a random distribution with no inherent bias evident across the main database.



APPENDIX B: SAMPLING ERRORS

NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY

In a sample survey part of the population is sampled in order to provide information which can be

generalised to the population as a whole. While this provides a cost effective way of obtaining

information, the consequence is a loss of precision in the estimates. The estimated values derived

from the survey may differ from the “true” value for the population for two primary reasons:

1. Sampling Error

2. Response Bias

Sampling error results from the fact that the survey observes only a selection of the population. If a

different sample had been drawn the survey would be likely to have produced a different estimate.

Sampling errors get smaller as the sample size increases.

Response bias results from biases in the survey design or in the response to the survey, for example

because certain types of dwelling may prove more difficult to obtain information for. After analysing

response to the survey, the results have been weighted to take account of the main sources of

response bias.

Statistical techniques provide a means of estimating the size of the sampling errors associated with a

survey. This Appendix estimates the sampling errors of measures derived from the physical house

condition survey. The formulae enable the standard error of estimates derived from the survey to be

calculated. For any estimate derived from the survey there is a 95% chance that the “true” value lies

within plus/minus twice (strictly 1.96 times) the standard error.

For example, the survey estimates that 36.0% of occupied housing stock fails the SHQS. The

standard error for this value is estimated to be 1.5%. This means that there is a 95% chance of the

value lying in the range 34.5% – 37.5%. In terms of numbers this means that of the occupied housing

stock of 63,474 dwellings, the number of dwellings which fail the SHQS is likely to be between 21,898

and 23,802. However our best estimate is 22,867 dwellings.

The simplest type of survey design is simple random sampling. This involves drawing the sample at

random with every member of the population having an equal probability of being included in the

sample. The standard error of an estimated proportion derived from a simple random sample can be

calculated approximately as:



Where: p = the estimated proportion

n = the sample size on which the proportion is based

The actual survey design used a sample based upon disproportionate stratification whereby sample

sizes were stratified by area and tenure. To estimate the sampling error in a complex design such as

this, the basic method is to estimate the extent to which the design increases or decreases the

sampling error relative to a sample of the same size drawn using simple random sampling. This is

measured using the design effect (deff), which is calculated as:

As approximate estimate of the standard error of a proportion based on the complex design can then

be obtained by multiplying the standard error assuming simple random sampling had been used

(equation i above) by the square root of the design effect.

Sampling error Calculation

The formula for calculating the standard error for proportions of dwellings or households from the

survey is given below:

Where: pi = the estimated proportion with the characteristics in stratum i

ni = the number of households/dwellings sampled in stratum i

Ni = the total number of households/dwellings existing in stratum i

N = the total number of households /dwellings in the Authority.

The impact of the survey design on the sampling errors of estimates is generally fairly small.

To avoid the complex calaculation of the design effect in every case, it is suggested that in most

cases a multiplier of 1.05 be applied to the standard error calculated assuming simple random

sampling (see equation i).

deff(p) =

Estimated variance (S.E.2) of p with complex design

Estimated variance of p based on simple random sample

p (I – p) n

S.E. (p) srs =

(equation i)

(equation ii) S.E. (p) =

1

N2

N2

(ni – I)

P i (1 - pi )



APPENDIX C: SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRES

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL © David Adamson & Partners Ltd. PRIVATE DWELLING - SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

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A: SURVEY RECORD

ADDRESS: VISITS

1 2 3 4

DWELLING REF: TIME

DATE

SURVEYOR NO:

SURVEYORS SIGNATURE:

A1. Is the dwelling a holiday /second home?

No

2

Yes

1

A2. Status of address Address

untraceable 6

Demolished/derelict

5

Converted to non-

residential 4

Major works underway

3

Non permanent dwelling 2

Effective permanent dwelling 1

A3. Extent of survey

No survey 4

External survey only 3

Full survey only

2

Full survey/ interview

1

A4. Is the dwelling occupied or vacant

Vacant- other long-term 7

Vacant- derelict

6

Vacant-closed/

bricked up 5

Vacant- other

temporary 4

Vacant- for rent

3

Vacant – for sale

2

Occupied

1

A5. Is the dwelling in Multiple Occupation Definitely a

HMO 4

Probably a HMO

3

Probably not HMO

2

Definitely not HMO

1

A6. Dwelling Tenure Unob.

6

Other

5

Rent Free / Tied

4

Housing Association

3

Private rented

2

Owner occupied

1

B: DWELLING DESCRIPTION

B1. Dwelling/Block Type Deck Balcony Access Flat

6

Tower Block

5

Four-In-Block Flat

4

Tenement Flat

3

Cottage/ Bungalow

2

House

1

B2. Dwelling/Block Configuration

Corner 5

Detached

4

Semi- Detached 3

End-Terrace

2

Mid Terrace

1

B3. Dwelling Age

post-2005 6

1982-2005

5

1965-1982

4

1945-1964 3

1919-1944

2

pre-1919

1

B4. Quality Assessment of Dwelling

Superior

3

Better than Basic

2

Basic

1

C: DWELLING/BLOCK CONSTRUCTION

C1. Principal Roof Type

Other 4

Mono-Pitch 3

Flat

2

Pitched

1

C2. Secondary Roof Type

None 8

Other

4

Mono-Pitch 3

Flat

2

Pitched

1

C3. Roof Covering Roof Covering Secondary Cover Principal

Cover Natural Slate 1 1 Artificial Slate 2 2 Concrete/Clay Tile 3 3 Metal Tile 4 4 Metal Sheet 5 5 Asbestos Cement Sheet 6 6 Felt/Asphalt 7 7 Other 8 8 No Secondary Cover 88 Unobtainable? 99 99

C4. Chimney Stacks

Metal Flue 5

Rendered

4

Stone

3

Concrete

2

Brick

1

Unob. 99

None

88

Other

7

Mixed Type

6


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C5. Flashings

Unobtainable 9

Not Applicable

8

Other

6

Copper

5

Felt

4

Zinc

3

Lead

2

Cement Fillet

1

C6. Rainwater Gutters

Mixed 9

Finlock

8

Concealed/ Internal

7

Coated Steel

6

Upvc Half Round

5

Upvc Deep Flow

4

Asbestos Cement

3

Cast Iron

2

Aluminium Seamless

1

C7. Rainwater Downpipes

Unob. 9

Not Applicable

8

Other

7

Mixed

6

Coated Steel

5

Upvc

4

Asbestos Cement

3

Cast Iron

2

Coated Aluminium

1

C8. Fascias

Asbestos Cement

4

Upvc

3

Masonry

2

Timber

1

C9. Soil and Vent Pipes Not

Applicable 9

Internal

8

Pitch Fibre

7

Mixed

6

Coated Steel

5

Upvc

4

Asbestos Cement

3

Cast Iron

2

Coated Aluminium

1

C10. External Wall Finishes C11. Wall Construction Material WALL FINISH Secondary Principal WALL CONSTRUCTION

MATERIAL? Secondary Principal Stone 1 1 Stone 1 1 Random Rubble 2 2 Brick 2 2 Brick 3 3 Blockwork 3 3 Blockwork 4 4 Concrete 4 4 Dash/Render 5 5 Metal 5 5 Timber/Timber Panel 6 6 Timber 6 6 Concrete Panel 7 7 Timber Frame 7 7 GRP Panel 8 8 Concrete Frame 8 8 Metal Panel 9 9 Concrete In-situ 9 9 Insulated Cladding 10 10 Steel Frame 10 10 UPVC Cladding 11 11 Other 11 11 Tile Hanging 12 12 No Secondary Cover 88 No Secondary Cover 88 Unobtainable 99 99 Unobtainable 99 99

C12. Window Construction

Steel 5

Aluminium.

4

Metal

3

Upvc

2

Timber

1

C13. Window Glazing

Triple 3

Double

2

Single

1

D: CURTILAGE AND BOUNDARIES

D1. Has the dwelling a defined curtilage/boundary

Yes 2

No

1

IF YES CONTINUE. IF NO PROCEED TO SECTION E. D2. Boundary fencing/walls TYPE Secondary Primary Timber 1 1 Chainlink/Post & Wire 2 2 Wire Mesh 3 3 Metal Railings <1.2m 4 4 Metal Railings >1.2m 5 5 Steel Fence 6 6 Stone Wall 7 7 Blockwork/Brick Wall 8 8 Hedges 9 9 No Secondary Fencing/Walls 88 Unobtainable 99 99

D3. Path Material

No Path 8

Gravel

7

Asphalt

6

Stone

5

Paving Slabs

4

Concrete

3

BrickPaviour

2

Tarmac

1


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E: EXTERNAL ELEMENT DIMENSIONS AND REPAIR - DWELLING/WHOLE BLOCK DIMENSIONS

E1. Principal Roof Extent (m2)

E2. Secondary Roof Extent (m2)

E3. Soffits/Fascias/Barges (m)

E4. Number of Chimney Stacks (No.)

E5. Flashings (m)

E6. Gutters (m)

E7. Downpipes (m)

E8. Principal Wall Finish Extent (m2)

E9. Primary Fencing/Boundary Wall Extent (m2)

E10. Secondary Wall Finish Extent (m2)

E11. Number of Windows (Dwelling or Whole block)

E12. Secondary Fencing/Boundary Wall Extent (m2)

E13. Pathways/Hardstanding/Drying Areas (m2)

VIEWPOINT 1:

VIEWPOINT 2:

5 4 6

REAR

BLOCK FRONT

3 1 2 Viewpoint Schematic

REPAIR REPAIR REPLACEMENT REPAIR VIEWPOINT 1 VIEWPOINT 2 PERIOD

E14. Principal Roof Structure (16) REPAIR:

E15. Secondary Roof Structure (16) 00-no repair

E16. Principal Roof Cover (17) 55-localised repairs

E17. Secondary Roof Cover 01-10 % repair

E18. Chimney Stacks (18) 88 - N/A

E19. Flashings (19) 99 - Unobtainable

E20. Soffits, fascias, barges

E21. Gutters & Downpipes (20)

REPLACEMENT: Individual Years 1 to 30 , Code 31 for 31+ years. 88 - N/A 99 - Unob.

E22. SV Pipes E23. Wall Structure (13) E24. Foundations (15) E25. Principal Wall Finish (21) E26. Secondary Wall Finish (21) E27. Pointing (21) E28. Windows E29. DPC (27) E30. Underground Drainage (30)

E31. Primary Fencing/Walls E32. Secondary Fencing/Walls E33. Access Gates E34. Pathways/paved areas (49) E35. Attached Garage (25)

E36. Evidence of Structure Failure?

Yes 2

No

1


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F: BLOCK CHARACTERISTICS

F1. Number of Storeys in Block

not applicable 88

F2. Number of Common Stairs in Block

not applicable 88

F3. Number of Lifts in Block

not applicable 88

F4. Number of Dwellings in Block?

not applicable 88

F5. Number of Dwellings accessed directly from Common Stair

not applicable 88

F6. Number of Dwellings accessed from deck/balcony

not applicable 88

F7. Number of Dwellings with Independent Access at Ground Floor

not applicable 88

F8. Number of Dwellings accessed directly at upper floors using open private stairs

not applicable

88

F9. Number of dwellings accessed directly at upper floors using enclosed private stairs

not applicable

88

G: COMMON ACCESS AREA ATTRIBUTES

G1. Block Access

Rear Only 3

Front Only

2

Front & Rear

1

G2. Entrance Door Material MATERIAL REAR FRONT Aluminium Glazed 1 1 Composite 2 2 Hardwood Complete 3 3 Hardwood Glazed 4 4 Metal Glazed 5 5 Softwood Complete 6 6 Softwood Glazed 7 7 UPVC Complete 8 8 UPVC Glazed 9 9 No Communal Door 88 88 Unobtainable 99 99

G3. Front Entrance Door No Door - Installation

Not Feasible 4

No Door - Capable Of Installation 3

Present But Not Lockable

2

Present & Lockable

1

G4. Rear Entrance Door No Door - Installation

Not Feasible 4

No Door - Capable Of Installation 3

Present But Not Lockable

2

Present & Lockable

1

G5. Type of entry system

Unobtainable 9

Concierge

4

Entry Phone

3

Bell To Each Flat

2

None

1

G6. Could Entry system be installed No - Installation

Not Feasible 3

Yes - Could Be Installed

2

Already Present

1

G7. Principal window type to common stair

Unobtainable 9

Other/Mixed

6

Pivot

5

Tilt And Turn

4

Casement

3

Sash And Case

2

No Windows

1

G8. Principal window construction to common stair

Unobtainable 9

Composite

6

Upvc

5

Metal - No Thermal Break

4

Metal Thermal Break

3

Wood

2

No Windows

1

G9. Principle window glazing to common stair

Unobtainable

9

Double With Low ‘E’

5

Triple

4

Double

3

Single

2

No Windows

1

G10. Type of Cupola… Frame type

Unobtainable 9

No Cupola

8

Upvc

3

Metal

2

Timber

1

G11. Type of Cupola… Glazing type

Unobtainable 9

No Cupola

8

Triple

3

Double

2

Single

1

G12. Stair and Landing Floor Coverings

Other 10

Carpet 9

Timber Boarding

8

Ceramic Tile

7

Vinyl Tile

6

Vinyl Sheet

5

Quarry Tile

4

Granlothic

3

Concrete Finish

2

Composition Flooring

1


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G13. Stair and Landing Painting Not

Applicable 8

Mixed

4

Tiles And Paint

3

Paint

2

None

1

G14. Stair Ceiling Finishes

Other 8

Unfinished

7

Suspended Ceiling

6

Polystyrene Tiles

5

Artex

4

Lathe And Plaster

3

Plasterboard And Skim

2

Plaster On Solid

1

G15. Stair Wall Finishes

Timber

Cladding 8

Wall Tiles

7

Lathe And Plaster

6

Plasterboard And Skim

5

Plaster On Solid

4

Cement/Sand Render

3

Block

2

Brick

1

G16. Balcony/Deck Access Structure Not Applicable

8

Mixed 4

CI Columns & Concrete Deck

3

Cast Iron

2

Concrete

1

G17. Balcony/Deck Access Surface

Mixed

5

Other

4

Cast Iron Or Metal

3

Asphalt

2

Concrete

1

G18. Balcony/Deck Railings and Balustrade

Mixed 6

Other

5

Rendered

4

Blockwork

3

Facing Brick

2

Metal

1

G19. Balcony/Deck Drainage

Mixed

6

Upvc

5

Steel

4

Cast Iron

3

Asbestos Cement

2

Aluminium

1

H: COMMON AREA DIMENSIONS

H1. Component dimensions to be taken across entire common stair/area. (a) Landings : Floor Area (m2)

(b) Balconies/Decks : Floor Area (m2)

(c) Halls/Passages : Floor Area (m2)

(d) Common Windows : Number of windows (incl. Stair Cupboards)

(e) Number of common lighting points?

I: COMMON AREA CONDITIONS REPAIR: REPLACEMENT COMMON ELEMENTS PERIOD:

I1. Stairs/Landings (23)

REPAIR: 00-no repair

55-localised

repairs

01-10 % repair

88 - N/A

99 - Unob.

REPLACEMENT:

I2. Balconies/Decks (22) Individual Years 1 to 30 Code 31 for 31+ years 88 - N/A 99 - Unob

I3. Halls/Passages (48)

I4. Wall Finishes

I5. Ceiling Finishes

I6. Floor Finishes

I7. Balustrades/Handrails (22) (23)

I8. Lifts (47)

I9. Main Entry Door and Screen (55)

I10. Door Entry System (54)

I11. Rear Entry Door where present (55)

I12. Public Lighting (52)

I13. Refuse Chutes/Chambers (50)

I14. Drying Areas (laundry) (49)

I15. Bin Stores/Bicycle stores (51)

I16. Windows (29)

I17. Cupola/Rooflights (29)

I18. Common Service Mains I19. Decoration

I20. Are common areas in a safe condition?

Yes 2

No

1

I21. Internal common/public lighting (52) 1 Or More Lights Per

Floor 3

Under 1 Light Per Floor

2

None

1


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ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL – ALL DWELLINGS I22. Are problems apparent in the

local area or neighbourhood…? (Surveyor Assessment)

PROBLEMS NOT A PROBLEM MINOR MAJOR

a) Litter and Rubbish 1

2

3

b) Scruffy Gardens 1

2

3

c) Graffiti 1

2

3

d) Vandalism 1

2

3

e) Scruffy/Neglected Buildings 1

2

3

f) Dog Fouling 1

2

3

g) Condition of Dwellings 1

2

3

h) Nuisance from Street Parking 1

2

3

i) Ambient Air Quality 1

2

3

j) Heavy Traffic 1

2

3

k) Railway/Aircraft Noise 1

2

3

l) Intrusion from Motorways 1

2

3

m) Vacant Sites 1

2

3

n) Intrusive Industry 1

2

3

o) Non conforming Uses 1

2

3

p) Vacant/Boarded-up Buildings 1

2

3

I23. Visual quality of local environment? (Surveyor Assessment)

good

5

above average

4

average

3

below average

2

poor

1

J: BASIC INTERNAL ATTRIBUTES J1. Storey level of survey flat (Ground = 0)

J2. Number of habitable rooms incl. kitchen

J3. Please record the number of single and double bedrooms

A. DOUBLE BEDROOMS (Insert ‘O’ for no bedroom)

B. SINGLE BEDROOMS (Insert ‘O’ for no bedroom)

J4. Number of storeys to dwelling


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K. ROOM BY ROOM RECORD hall/

landing bathroom kitchen living R1 R2 R3 R4 R5

enter “1” - room exists - inspected “2” - room exists - not inspected “3” - Room does not exist

K1. Does room exist and has it been inspected

L. REPAIR/RENEWAL - ROOM BY ROOM hall/


enter score out of “10” i.e. “00” = no repair

“10” = total renewal “55” = localised repair “88” = not applicable “99” - unobtainable

L1. Floor Structure (14)

L2. Floor finish/skirtings

L3. Wall finishes

L4. Ceiling finishes/cornices

L5. Internal doors/frames

L6. Fireplaces flues

L7. Stairs (26)

REPLACEMENT: Insert individual years 1-30 31 : 31 years + 88 : N/A 99 : Unobtainable

L8. Internal Walls/Partitions Structure

L9. Party Walls Structure Replacement Year

L10. Private Access Door (28) Front

L11. Private Access Door (28) Rear

L12. Private Balcony/Verandas (24)

M. INTERNAL REPAIR - AMENITIES/SERVICES M1. What repairs are required to the following amenities and services REPAIR REPLACEMENT REPAIR: REPLACEMENT:

Individual Years 1 to 30, Code 31 for 31+ years. 88 - N/A 99 - Unob.

a. Kitchen Sink (37A) 1. No Repair 2. Localised Repair 1 - 5% 3. Minor Repair (6 - 24%) 4. Medium Repair (25 - 40% 5. Major Repair (41 - 60%) 6. Renew (61 - 100%) 8. N/A 9. Unob.

b. Kitchen Storage (37B)

c. Kitchen Worktops (37B)

d. Kitchen Hot/Cold Water Supply (37C

e. Overall Kitchen Amenities

f. Wash hand Basin (36A)

g. Fixed Bath (36B)

h. Shower (36B)

i. Adapted Shower (36B)

j. WC (36C)

k. Bathroom Hot/Cold Water Supply (36D)

l. Overall Bathroom Facilities

m. Consumer Unit

n. Electrical Wiring

o. Primary Heating Boilers/Appliances

p. Heating Distribution

q. Separate WC


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N. HOUSING STANDARDS : KITCHENS/BATHROOMS

N1. Is the cooker adjacent to the kitchen sink? (38)

No 2

Yes

1

N2. If cooker adjacent to sink is there minimum 300mm worktop between cooker and sink wet area? (38)

No

2

Yes

1

N3. Insert the width of the kitchen between working surfaces/units at narrowest point (38)

Specify Metres • m

N4. Is there safe working space in front of the cooker? (38)

No 2

Yes

1

N5. Is there safe and unimpeded access to all kitchen units?

No 2

Yes

1

N6. Can a safe working arrangement be achieved physically within the existing kitchen space and layout?

Layout Safe

3

No

2

Yes

1

N7. Can a safe working arrangement be achieved economically within the existing kitchen space and layout?

Layout Safe

3

No

2

Yes

1

N8. Number of kitchen power points (39)

Specify Number

N9. Is there a minimum 1m3 of food storage in, or immediately adjacent to the kitchen (40)

Under 1m3

2

1m3or Above

1

IF UNDER 1M3 STORAGE

N10. Can a minimum of 1m3 of food storage be achieved within the existing kitchen area or satisfactorily adjacent to the kitchen

N/A 8

Within And Adjacent To

Kitchen 4

Adjacent To Kitchen

3

Within Existing

Kitchen 2

Cannot Be Achieved

1

N11. Is there evidence of condensation in the kitchen (42)

Over 5% Of Wall&Ceiling

Area 3

Up To 5% Of Wall & Ceiling

Area 2

None

1

N12. Is there evidence of condensation in the bathroom (42)

Over 5% Of Wall&Ceiling

Area 3

Up To 5% Of Wall & Ceiling

Area 2

None

1

N13. Mechanical Ventilation in kitchen and/or bathroom (42)

None 4

Kitchen And Bathroom

3

Bathroom Only

2

Kitchen Only

1

O: HOUSING STANDARDS : HEALTH/SAFETY/SECURITY

O1. Is the hot and cold water supply and storage within the dwelling free from lead? (41)

No

2

Yes

1

O2. Is the dwelling, due to location at risk from external noise? (43)

No 2

Yes

1

O3. Smoke and CO2 Detectors

(a) Smoke Detectors

None 4

Mixed

3

Battery

2

Mains Wired

1

(b) CO2 Detectors

None 4

Mixed

3

Battery

2

Mains Wired

1

O4. Is the electrical system within the dwelling safe (45)

Unsafe 2

Safe

1

O5. Are the gas/oil systems and appliances within the dwelling safe (46) No Gas/Oil Systems

3

Unsafe

2

Safe

1

O6. Do all dwelling access doors offer secure door locks? (53)

No 2

Yes

1

O7. Does the dwelling offer full central heating (34A)

None 3

Partial CH

2

Full CH

1


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P. REQUIREMENTS OF THE TOLERABLE STANDARD P1. Is structurally stable? (1)

No 2

Yes 1

P2. Is substantially free from rising or penetrating damp? (2) No

2 Yes

1

P3. Has satisfactory provision for natural and artificial light, for ventilation and for heating? (3)

No 2

Yes 1

P4. Has satisfactory thermal insulation? (12) No

2 Yes

1

P5. Has an adequate piped supply of wholesome water within the house? (4) No

2 Yes

1

P6. Has a sink provided with a satisfactory supply of both hot and cold water within the house? (5)

No 2

Yes 1

P7. Has a WC available for the exclusive use of the occupants of the house suitably located within the house? (6)

No 2

Yes 1

P8. Has a fixed bath/shower and a wash-hand basin all with a satisfactory supply of hot and cold water suitably located within the house? (7)

No 2

Yes 1

P9. Adequate and safe electrical installation? (11) No

2 Yes

1

P10. Has an effective system for the drainage and disposal of foul and surface water? (8)

No 2

Yes 1

P11. Has satisfactory facilities for the cooking of food within the house? (9) No

2 Yes

1

P12. Has satisfactory access to all external doors and outbuildings? (10) No

2 Yes

1

Q. RdSAP V 9.92 ENERGY EFFICIENCY MODULE

Q1. Inspection date please record date: dd/mm

Q2. Property Tenure Rented (Private)

3

Rented (Social)

2

Owner Occupied

1

Q3. Property type Park Home

5

Maisonette 4

Flat

3

Bungalow

2

House

1

Q4. Built Form Enclosed Mid

Terrace 6

Mid-Terrace 5

Enclosed End-Terrace

4

End-Terrace

3

Semi-Detached

2

Detached

1

Q5. Number of Storeys in Dwelling please specify no

Q6. Number of Habitable Rooms please specify no

Q7. Number of Heated Habitable Rooms please specify no

Q8. Main Prop Date Built

1976-1983 6

1965-1975 5

1950-1964

4

1930-1949

3

1919-1929

2

pre-1919

1

2012 onwards 12

2008-2011 11

2003-2007

10

1999-2002

9

1992-1998

8

1984-1991

7

Q9. Main Prop Room in Roof (if applicable)

1976-1983

6

1965-1975 5

1950-1964

4

1930-1949

3

1919-1929

2

pre-1919

1

2012 onwards 12

2008-2011

11

2003-2007

10

1999-2002

9

1992-1998

8

1984-1991

7

Q9a.Park Home Date Band (if applicable) 2006 onwards 4

1996 – 2005 3

1983 – 1995 2

Before 1983 1

Q10. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING TABLE WITH YOUR MEASUREMENTS FOR THE MAIN PROPERTY. MEASUREMENTS FOR ANY EXTENSIONS ARE RECORDED SEPARATELY

a. Were dimensions measured internally or externally

External 2

Internal

1

MAIN PROPERTY Floor Area (m2) Room Height (m) Heat Loss Wall Perimeter (m) Party Wall Length (m) Lowest Floor

1st Floor

2nd Floor

3rd Floor

Remaining Floor

Room in Roof


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Q11. Is there a conservatory?

Yes 2

No

1

Q11a. If yes, is it thermally separated?

Yes 2

No

1

Q11b. If thermally separated, does it have fixed heaters?

Yes 2

No

1

Q11c. If not thermally separated, is it double glazed?

Yes 2

No

1

Q11d. Floor Area Specify area - m2

Q11e. Glazed Perimeter Specify area - m2

Q11f. Room Height

3 storey 5

2.5 storey

4

2 storey

3

1.5 storey

2

1 storey

1

FLATS AND MAISONETTES ONLY

Q12. Heat-loss Corridor Heated Corridor

3

Unheated Corridor

2

No Corridor

1

Q13. Length of Sheltered Wall (if unheated) Note: Ensure this measurement is included in your overall HLP

Please specify length - m

Q14. Floor of flat in block of flats Note: 0 = floor position with earth beneath it.

Please specify level :

Q15. Position of flat in block

Basement

4

Top Floor

3

Mid-Floor

2

Ground Floor

1

MAIN PROPERTY WALLS Q16. Main Construction Type Park Home Wall (if

applicable) 8

System Build

7

Cob

6

Solid Brick 5

Stone: Sandstone/ Limestone

4

Stone: Granite/

Whinstone 3

Timber Frame

2

Cavity

1

Q17. External Wall Thickness (mm)

Q18. Insulation Type Filled Cavity & External

6

Filled Cavity & Internal

5

Internal 4

External 3

Filled Cavity 2

As Built 1

Unknown 88

Unfilled Cavity & External

8

Unfilled Cavity & Internal

7

Q18a. Insulation Thickness:

Unknown 5

200mm

4

150mm

3

100mm

2

50mm

1

Q18b. Party Wall Type (if applicable) Unable to determine

4

Cavity Masonry filled

3

Cavity Masonry

unfilled 2

Solid Masonry/ Timber/ System

Build 1

Q19. Dry Lining Present (applicable to Stone/ Solid Brick / Cavity walls only)?

Yes 2

No 1

MAIN PROPERTY - ALTERNATIVE WALL

Q20. Main property alternative wall present?

Yes 2

No

1

Q21. Is this a sheltered wall (flats only)?

Yes 2

No

1

Q22. Alternative Wall Construction Type

System Build

7

Cob

6

Solid Brick 5

Stone: Sandstone/ Limestone

4

Stone: Granite/ Whinstone

3

Timber Frame

2

Cavity

1

Q23. Alternative Wall Area m2

Q24. Wall Thickness (mm)

Q25. Insulation Type Filled Cavity & External

6

Filled Cavity & Internal

5

Internal

4

External

3

Filled Cavity

2

As Built

1

Unknown 88

Unfilled Cavity & External

8

Unfilled Cavity & Internal

7

Q25a. Insulation Thickness:

Unknown 5

200mm

4

150mm

3

100mm

2

50mm

1

Q26. Dry Lining Present (applicable to Stone/ Solid Brick / Cavity walls only)?

Yes

2

No

1


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MAIN PROPERTY ROOF

Q27. Roof Construction

Another Dwelling Above

5

Flat

4

Pitched – Thatch

4

Pitched, sloping ceiling

3

Pitched – Slate/ Tile (No Loft

Access) 2

Pitched - Slate/ Tile (Loft

Access) 1

Q28. Insulation at

Unknown 5

As Built

4

Rafters

3

Joists

2

None

1

Q29. Insulation Depth (Pitched/ Thatched)

150mm

6

100mm

5

75mm

4

50mm

3

25mm

2

12mm

1

400+mm 12

350mm

11

300mm

10

270mm

9

250mm

8

200mm

7

Q29a. Insulation Depth (Flat/ Sloping Ceiling)

Unknown

6

150+mm

5

100mm

4

50mm

3

As Built

2

None

1

MAIN PROPERTY – ROOM IN ROOF PRESENT

Q30. Main property Room in Roof present?

Yes 2

No

1

Q31. Insulation

All Elements 4

Flat Ceiling Only

3

As Built

2

Unknown

1

Q32. Insulation thickness at ceiling

150mm 6

100mm

5

75mm

4

50mm

3

25mm

2

12mm

1

Not Applicable 13

400+mm

12

350mm

11

300mm

10

270mm

9

250mm

8

200mm

7

Q33. Insulation of other parts

Unknown

6

150mm (or more)

5

100mm

4

50mm

3

As Built

2

None

1

Q34. Is this Room in the Roof connected to another building part?

Yes 2

No

1

Q35. Flat Ceiling Area m2?

Q36. Flat Ceiling 2 Area m2?

Q37. Stud Wall 1 Area m2?

Q38. Stud Wall 2 Area m2?

Q39. Slope 1 Area m2?

Q40. Slope 2 Area m2?

Q41. Gable 1 Area m2?

Q42. Gable 2 Area m2? MAIN PROPERTY – FLOOR

Q43. Floor location Another Dwelling

Below 5

To External Air

4

Above Unheated Space

3

Above Partially Heated Space

2

Ground Floor

1

Q44. Floor Construction

Unknown 4

Suspended Not Timber

3

Suspended Timber

2

Solid

1

Q45. Floor Insulation

Unknown 3

Retro-Fitted

2

As Built

1

Q46. Insulation thickness (mm) Unknown 4

150mm 3

100mm 2

50mm 1

DOORS AND WINDOWS Q47. Number of Doors Specify No.

Q48. Number of Insulated Doors Specify No.

Q49. Percentage draught-proofed Specify %

Q50. Percentage of windows double/triple glazed Specify %

Q51. Glazing Type

Triple Glazing

6

Secondary Glazing

5

DG - unknown date

4

DG during or post-2003

3

DG pre-2003

2

Single

1

Q51a. Frame Type (DG pre 2003 or unknown date only) Non-PVC Frame

2 PVC Frame

1

Q51b. Glazing Gap (PVC frame only) 16mm or more 3

12mm 2

6mm 1

Q52. Glazing Area Much More

Than Typical 5

Much Less Than Typical

4

More Than Typical

3

Less Than Typical

2

Typical

1


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IF MUCH MORE/ MUCH LESS THAN TYPICAL PLEASE COMPLETE WINDOW GRID AT APPENDIX A

LIGHTING Q57. Total Number of Light Fittings Specify number

Q58. Total Number of Low Energy Lighting Specify number

VENTILATION & COOLING

Q53. No. of Open Fireplaces Specify number

Q54. Fixed Space Cooling?

Yes 2

No

1

Q55. Mechanical Ventilation (whole house)?

Yes 2

No

1

Q56. Supply & Extract System?

Yes 2

No

1

SPACE HEATING (Please refer to coding sheet) Main Heating System 1 Main Heating System 2 Q59. TYPE:

Q60. Make & Model: Q61. GC No. (if applicable): Q62. PCDF Boiler Reference: Q63. Heating Code Q64. High Heat Retention Storage Heaters? No

2 Yes

1 No 2

Yes 1

Q65. Heating Pump Age Unknown

3

2013 or later

2

2012 or earlier

1

Unknown

3

2013 or later

2

2012 or earlier

1

Q66. Heat Emitter Underfloor 2

Radiators 1 Underfloor

2 Radiators

1

Q67. Flue Type Open 2

Balanced 1 Open

2 Balanced

1

Q68. Fan Assisted Flue? No 2

Yes 1 No

2 Yes

1

Q69. PCDF Heating Controls: Q70. Compensator from PCDF: Q71. Percentage of Heat % % Q72. Main Heating Controls Code: Description Q73. Secondary Heating Code Description

WATER HEATING

Q74. Water Heating Code Description

Q75. Hot Water Cylinder

No Access 8

Large (> 170ltr)

4

Medium (131-170ltr)

3

Normal (90 – 130ltr)

2

None

1

Q76. Hot water Insulation

Jacket

3

Spray Foam

2

No Insulation

1

Q77. Jacket or Spray Foam Insulation Thickness

160mm

7

120mm

6

80mm

5

50mm

4

38mm

3

25mm

2

12mm

1

Q78. Immersion Heater

Dual 2

Single

1

Q79. Cylinder Thermostat?

No 2

Yes

1

Q80. Solar Water Heating Present?

No 2

Yes

1

Q81. Elevation

Vertical 5

60o

4

45o

3

30o

2

Horizontal

1

Q82. Over-shading

Heavy 4

Significant

3

Modest

2

None /Little

1


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Q83. Solar Pump Unknown

Power Source 3

Electrically Powered

2

PV Powered

1

Q84. Type of showers in the property

No shower 4

Both electric and non-electric

3

Electric only

2

Non-electric only

1

WASTE WATER HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM Q85. Total Number of Rooms with a Bath and/or shower

Q86. Number of Rooms with Mixer Shower and NO Bath

Q87. Number of Rooms with Mixer Shower AND Bath

Q88. Is WWHRS Present?

Yes – Both Types

4

Yes – Storage

3

Yes- Instantaneous

Type 2

No or

Unknown 1

WWHRS Instantaneous 1

WWHRS Instantaneous 2

WWHRS Storage

Q89. WWHRS Index from PCDF:

Q90. No. of Mixer Showers with WWHRS in rooms with Bath

Q91. No. of Mixer Showers with WWHRS in rooms without bath

Q92. Total number of standalone showers and baths Q93. No. of standalone showers and baths connected to WWHRS - Storage

FLUE GAS HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM

Q94. IS FGHRS Present?

No 2

Yes

1

Q95. FGHR Brand/Model: Q96. FGHR Index

Q97. Does FGHRS Have PV Power?

No 2

yes

1

Q98. Elevation

Vertical 5

60o

4

45o

3

30o

2

Horizontal

1

Q99. Orientation Horizontal

9

South/West

8

West

7

North/West

6

North

5

North/East

4

East

3

South/East

2

South

1

Q100. Over-shading

Heavy 4

Significant

3

Modest

2

None

1

NEW TECHNOLOGIES

Q101. Is PV Present

% Roof 3

Panel Details

2

None

1

Q102. % of Roof Area Specify %

Q103. Connected to dwelling’s electricity meter?

No 2

Yes

1

Q104. Terrain

Rural 3

Suburban

2

Urban

1

Q105. Is there a wind turbine?

No 2

Yes

1

Q106. Are WT Details Known?

No 2

Yes

1

Q107. Number of Turbines Specify No.

Q108. Rotor Diameter Specify m.

Q109. Height Above Ridge Specify m.

GAS/ELECTRICITY

Q110. Electricity Meter Type

Unknown 5

24 Hour

4

18 Hour

3

Dual

2

Single

1

Q111. Is Mains Gas Available?

No 2

Yes

1

PLEASE CONFIRM ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RETURNED Q112. Appendix A - Windows Yes

2 No

1


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Q113. Appendix B - Extension Yes 2

No 1

Q114. Appendix C - PVs Yes 2

No 1

Q115. PLEASE CONFIRM IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY a) Wall type does not correspond to options available?

Yes 2

No 1

b) Dwelling has swimming pool?

Yes 2

No 1

c) Dwelling has micro-CHP not found in database?

Yes 2

No 1

d) Storage heater or dual immersion, and single electric meter?

Yes 2

No 1

e) PVs or wind turbine present on property?

Yes 2

No 1

f) Two main heating systems and upgrade is recommended?

Yes 2

No 1

g) Dual electricity meter selected but is also an electricity meter for standard tariff?

Yes 2

No 1

h) Single electricity meter selected but is also an electricity meter for off-peak tariff?

Yes 2

No 1

i) Dwelling is using a biomass fuel that is not in the RdSAP fuel options?

Yes 2

No 1

Q116. ANY WALL INSULATION ISSUES

a) Has the property any access issues for potential wall insulation?

Yes 2

No 1

b) Has the property any narrow cavity(s) <50mm?

Yes 2

No 1

c) Is the property in a high exposure location? Yes

2

No 1

R. HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION

R1. How long has your household lived at this address

unob. 9

over 20 yrs

6

11 - 20 yrs 5

6 - 10 yrs

4

3 - 5 yrs

3

1 - 2 yrs

2

under 1 year

1

R2. Would you like to move within the next 12 months given a free choice?

Yes - Definitely

4

Yes - Possible

3

Don’t Know

2

No

1

R3. How satisfied are you with your current accommodation

No Opinion 5

Very Dissatisfied

4

Fairly Dissatisfied

3

Fairly Satisfied

2

Very Satisfied

1

R4. How satisfied or otherwise are you with the area in which you live

No Opinion 5

Very Dissatisfied

4

Quite Dissatisfied

3

Quite Satisfied

2

Very Satisfied

1

R5. Over the past 5 years would you say your area has

Declined 3

Improved

2

Remained The Same

1

R6a. How many people are normally resident in this dwelling


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R6b. Could you please supply me with some information on the household members living at this address

RELATIONSHIP TO

RESPONDENT PERSON

SEX AGE ECONOMIC STATUS ETHNICITY

ETHNICITY White 1. Scottish 2. Other British 3. Irish 4. Gypsy/Traveller 5. Polish 6. Other White Mixed 7. Any mixed or multiple

ethnic groups

Asian, Asian Scottish or Asian British 8. Pakistani, Pakistani

Scottish or Pakistani British 9. Indian, Indian Scottish or

Indian British 10. Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi

Scottish or Bangladeshi British

11. Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British

12. Other

African 13. African, African

Scottish or African British

14. Other Caribbean or Black 15. Caribbean,

Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British

16. Black, Black Scottish or Black British

17. Other Other Ethnic Group 18. Ethnic Group 19. Other 99. refused/unob

Male = 1 Female = 2

record in yrs unob. = 999 see codes see codes

RESPONDENT A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

ECONOMIC STATUS 1. full-time work (>30 hrs) 2. part time work (<30 hrs) 3. unemployed – registered 4. permanently sick/ disabled

5. looking after home 6. wholly retired 7. student 9. unob./n/a

RELATIONSHIP TO RESPONDENT: 1. Spouse / Partner 2. Child

3. Parent (including in-law) 5. Other family member 7. Other - specify 4. Grandchild 6. Friend / Lodger

1

R6c. What language is normally spoken within your household

Other 6

British Sign-Language

5

Polish

4

Scots

3

Scottish Gaelic

2

English

1

R7. Does anyone in the household suffer from a limiting long-term illness or disability?

Yes 2

No

1

R8. IF YES, what illness/disability do they suffer from… ILLNESS/DISABILITY YES NO

a) Deafness or partial hearing loss? 2 1

b) Blindness or partial sight loss? 2 1

c) Learning Disability? 2 1

d) Learning Difficulty? 2 1

e) Developmental Disorder? 2 1

f) Physical Disability? 2 1

g) Mental Health Condition? 2 1

h) Long Term Illness 2 1

i) Other, if other Please specify? ____________________________________ 2 1

R9. Does anyone in your household receive care services?

Yes 2

No

1

R10 Do you care for a family member in your home?

Yes 2

No

1


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R11. Do you or any members of your household have difficulties with any of the following? ACTIVITY YES NO

a) Climbing steps/stairs 2 1

b) Getting in/out of bath 2 1

c) Turning taps on/off 2 1

d) Cooking/preparing food 2 1

e) Using WC 2 1

f) Washing drying clothes 2 1

g) Access to/from the home 2 1

h) Access to ground floor rooms 2 1

i) Access to front or rear gardens 2 1

R12. Do you think your current property will meet your needs over the next five years?

Don’t Know

3

No

2

Yes

1

R13. If the property will not meet your needs do any of the following apply? REASON YES NO

a) Size of property unsuitable for family needs? 2 1

b) Property lacks facilities? 2 1

c) Property difficult to maintain? 2 1

d) Property too expensive? 2 1

e) Property unsuitable for medical/mobility needs? 2 1

R14. During the last month did you, your partner/spouse or other members of your household receive an income from any of these sources? SOURCE OF INCOME REFUSED/

DON’T KNOW YES NO

a) No source of income 8 2 1

b) Earnings, wages, salary bonuses 8 2 1

c) Income from self employment 8 2 1

d) Interest from savings/investment 8 2 1

e) Other income (maintenance payments, grants, rent) 8 2 1

f) Pension from employment 8 2 1

g) Private Pension (including pension from late spouse) 8 2 1

h) State pension or widows pension 8 2 1

i) Widowed parents allowance 8 2 1

j) Widowed mother’s allowance 8 2 1

k) Bereavement allowance 8 2 1

l) Statutory Sick Pay 8 2 1

m) Statutory Adoption Pay 8 2 1

n) Statutory Maternity Pay 8 2 1


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o) Statutory Paternity Pay 8 2 1

p) Maternity Allowance 8 2 1

q) Child Benefit 8 2 1

r) Guardian’s Allowance 8 2 1

s) Kinship Care Payment or Fostering Allowance 8 2 1

t) Other Social Work Payments 8 2 1

u) Income Based Jobseekers Allowance 8 2 1

v) Contribution Based Jobseeker’s Allowance 8 2 1

w) Working Tax Credit 8 2 1

x) Pension Credit 8 2 1

y) Child Tax Credit 8 2 1

z) Income Support 8 2 1

aa) Housing Benefit 8 2 1

bb) Council Tax Reduction 8 2 1

cc) Attendance Allowance 8 2 1

dd) Disability Living Allowance 8 2 1

ee) Personal Independence Payment 8 2 1

ff) Income-related Employment and Support Allowance 8 2 1

gg) Contributory Employment and Support Allowance 8 2 1

hh) Carers Allowance 8 2 1

ii) Incapacity Benefit 8 2 1

jj) Severe Disablement Allowance 8 2 1

kk) Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit 8 2 1

ll) War Pension Disablement Benefit or Armed Forces Compensation Scheme 8 2 1

mm) Universal Credit 8 2 1

nn) Education Maintenance Allowance 8 2 1

oo) Armed Forces Independence Payment 8 2 1

R15. I would now like some information on the income of the household. Please include income from all sources including employment, self-employment, pensions, benefits, interest from investments and other sources e.g. maintenance, grants and rent. Deduct any income tax, national insurance and pension contributions to give your NET income. a) What is the income (on the bands below) of the respondent

b) What is the income (on the bands below) of any partner

c) What is the total combined income for the whole household (all members who receive an income) WEEKLY MONTHLY ANNUAL CODE Up to £9 Up to £42 Up to £519 1 £10 up to £19 £43 up to £85 £520 up to £1,039 2 £20 up to £29 £86 up to £129 £1,040 up to £1,559 3 £30 up to £39 £130 up to £172 £1,560 up to £2,079 4 £40 up to £49 £173 up to £216 £2,080 up to £2,599 5 £50 up to £59 £217 up to £259 £2,600 up to £3,119 6 £60 up to £69 £260 up to £302 £3,120 up to £3,639 7 £70 up to £79 £303 up to £346 £3,640 up to £4,159 8


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£80 up to £89 £347 up to £389 £4,160 up to £4,679 9 £90 up to £99 £390 up to £432 £4,680 up to £5,199 10 £100 up to £119 £433 up to £519 £5,200 up to £6,239 11 £120 up to £139 £520 up to £606 £6,240 up to £7,279 12 £140 up to £159 £607 up to £692 £7,280 up to £8,319 13 £160 up to £179 £693 up to £779 £8,320 up to £9,359 14 £180 up to £199 £780 up to £866 £9,360 up to £10,399 15 £200 up to £219 £867 up to £952 £10,400 up to £11,439 16 £220 up to £239 £953 up to £1,039 £11,440 up to £12,479 17 £240 up to £259 £1,040 up to £1,126 £12,480 up to £13,519 18 £260 up to £279 £1,127 up to £1,212 £13,520 up to £14,559 19 £280 up to £299 £1,213 up to £1,299 £14,560 up to £15,599 20 £300 up to £319 £1,300 up to £1,386 £15,600 up to £16,639 21 £320 up to £339 £1,387 up to £1,472 £16,640 up to £17,679 22 £340 up to £359 £1,473 up to £1,559 £17,680 up to £18,719 23 £360 up to £379 £1,560 up to £1,646 £18,720 up to £19,759 24 £380 up to £399 £1,647 up to £1,732 £19,760 up to £20,799 25 £400 up to £449 £1,733 up to £1,949 £20,800 up to £23,399 26 £450 up to £499 £1,950 up to £2,166 £23,400 up to £25,999 27 £500 up to £549 £2,167 up to £2,382 £26,000 up to £28,599 28 £550 up to £599 £2,383 up to £2,599 £28,600 up to £31,199 29 £600 up to £649 £2,600 up to £2,816 £31,200 up to £33,799 30 £650 up to £699 £2,817 up to £3,032 £33,800 up to £36,399 31 £700 up to £749 £3,033 up to £3,249 £36,400 up to £38,999 32 £750 up to £799 £3,250 up to £3,466 £39,000 up to £41,599 33 £800 up to £849 £3,467 up to £3,685 £41,600 up to £44,199 34 £850 up to £899 £3,686 up to £3,899 £44,200 up to £46,799 35 £900 up to £949 £3,900 up to £4,116 £46,800 up to £49,399 36 £950 up to £999 £4,117 up to £4,332 £49,400 up to £51,999 37 £1000 or more £4,333 or more £52,000 or more 38 R16. How much do you spend each year on the following

a) Electricity 1 - Under £200 2 - £200 - £500 3 - £501 - £750 4 - £751 - £1,000 5 - £1,001 - £1,250

6 - £1,251 - £1,500 7 - £1,501 -£2,000 8 - Over £2,000 00 - N/A 99 - Unobtainable.

b) Gas

c) Other Fuel

d) Combined Fuel R17. By what means do you normally pay for your fuel? PAYMENT METHOD DON’T KNOW NO YES

a) Quarterly Bill 3 2 1

b) Monthly Direct Debit 3 2 1

c) Budget Account 3 2 1

d) Payment Book 3 2 1

e) Power Cards 3 2 1

f) Fuel Direct 3 2 1

R18. How easy is it to meet the cost of heating your home to a comfortable level in the winter

Great Difficulty 4

Some Difficulty

3

Can Just Afford

2

Quite Easy

1

R19. In winter would you normally heat

Don’t Know 5

One Room Only

4

Some Rooms

3

Most Rooms

2

All Rooms

1

S. ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS - OWNER OCCUPIERS ONLY

S1. Do you have a mortgage…? Don’t

Know/Unob 9

Refused

8

Yes

2

No

1

S2. IF YES…. How much mortgage is outstanding £120,000 -

£139,999 9

£90,000 - £119,999

8

£75,000 - £89,999

7

£60,000 - £74,999

6

£45,000 - £59,999

5

£30,000 - £44,999

4

£15,000 - £29,999

3

£5,000 - £14,999

2

less than £5000

1

don’t know/ refused

15

£225,000 or over

14

£200,000 - £224,999

13

£170,000 - £199,999

12

£140,000 - £169,999

11

S3. IF YES… How many years remain on the term of the mortgage…

Don’t

Know/Unob 8

Over 25 Yrs

6

21 - 25 Yrs

5

16 -2 0 Yrs

4

11 - 15 Yrs

3

5 - 10 Yrs

2

Less Than 5 Yrs

1

S4. Would you re-mortgage, or otherwise use the value of your home, to enable necessary improvements/repairs to be carried out?

N/A

8

No

2

Yes

1


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S5. If the Council devised a scheme to help you access the money tied up in your home to undertake improvements/

repairs, with a guarantee you would not lose your home, would you consider using the scheme?

D/K

9

No

2

Yes

1

T. ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS – PRIVATE RENTERS ONLY

T1. Are you a life renter? (IF YES – T2 to T10 NOT APPLICABLE)

No

2

Yes

1

T2. When did your current tenancy begin?

Don’t

Know/Unob

9

After December

2008

3

Between October 2007 & December

2008 2

Before October

2007

1

T3. At the start of the tenancy were you provided with information…?

a. on the Repairing Standard

N/A 9

No

2

Yes

1

b. on the role of the Private Rented Housing Panel

N/A

9

No

2

Yes

1

T4. At the start of the tenancy were you provided with a copy of the Energy Performance Certificate?

N/A

9

No

2

Yes

1

T5. Is a copy of the EPC affixed to the property?

N/A 9

No

2

Yes

1

T6. Has an inspection of the electrical installation been completed within the last 12 months?

D/K

9

No

2

Yes

1

T6a. If yes, were you provided with a copy of the report/certificate?

D/K 9

No

2

Yes

1

T7. Has a gas safety test been conducted in the last 12 months? D/K 9

No Gas Supply

3

No

2

Yes

1

T7a. If yes, were you provided with a copy of the test certificate?

D/K 9

No

2

Yes

1

T8. Are any of the portable electrical appliances owned by the landlord?

D/K 9

No

2

Yes

1

T8a. If yes, have they been tested in the last 12 months?

D/K 9

No

2

Yes

1

T8b. Do they have test history stickers attached to them?

D/K 9

No

2

Yes

1

T8c. If no, do the appliances work properly?

D/K 9

No

2

Yes

1

T9. Are the fixtures and fittings in a reasonable state of repair and in good working order?

D/K

9

No

2

Yes

1

T10. Are any furnishings provided by the landlord in a reasonable state of repair?

D/K

9

No

2

Yes

1


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APPENDIX A - WINDOWS (RDSAP 9 : 92 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY) IN INSTANCE OF MUCH MORE OR MUCH LESS WINDOWS THAN IS TYPICAL - complete for each window Window Area

(m2). Glazing Type Orientation Location Frame Type Glazing Gap GLAZING TYPE CODES:

1 - Single 2 - DG Pre-2003 3 - DG during or post-2003 4 - DG unknown date 5 - Secondary Glazing 6 - Triple Glazing 7 - Don’t Know WINDOW ORIENTATION: 1 – horizontal 2 - south 3 - south east 4 - east 5 - north east 6 - north 7 - north west 8 - west 9 - south west WINDOW LOCATION: 1 - Main Property 2 - Extension 1 3 - Extension 2 4 - Extension 3 5 - Extension 4 FRAME TYPE: 1 – PVC frame 2- Non PVC frame GLAZING GAP: 1 – 6mm 2 – 12mm 3 – 16mm+

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

APPENDIX B - EXTENSIONS (RDSAP 9 : 92 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY) 1. Number of Extensions: Specify No

2. Number of Storeys Please specify number:

3. Number of Habitable Rooms Please specify number:

4. Number of Heated Habitable Rooms Please specify number:

5a. Were dimensions measured internally or externally

External 2

Internal

1

MAIN PROPERTY Floor Area (m2) Room Height (m) Heat Loss Wall Perimeter (m) Party Wall Length (m)

Lowest Floor

1st Floor

2nd Floor

3rd Floor

Remaining Floor

Room/s in Roof

6. Extension 1 age?

1976-1982 6

1967-1975 5

1950-1966

4

1930-1949

3

1900-1929

2

Pre-1900

1

2012 onwards 12

2007 - 2011 11

2003-2006

10

1996-2002

9

1991-1995

8

1983-1990

7

7. Extension Room/s in Roof age

1976-1982

6

1967-1975 5

1950-1966

4

1930-1949

3

1900-1929

2

Pre-1900

1

2012 onwards 12

2007 - 2011 11

2003-2006

10

1996-2002

9

1991-1995

8

1983-1990

7

8. Floor construction

Unknown

4

Suspended not timber

3

Solid

2

Suspended

timber 1

9. Lowest floor details

Above partially heated

space 5

Above unheated

space 4

To external

air 3

Another dwelling

below 2

Ground floor

1

10. Floor insulation

Unknown 3

Retro-fitted

2

As built

1


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11. Floor insulation thickness (if retro-fitted)

Unknown 4

150mm

3

100mm

2

50mm

1

12.Wall construction

Park home wall (if applicable)

8

Cob

7

Timber frame

6

System

build 5

Stone: granite or whinstone

4

Stone: sandstone/

limestone 3

Solid brick

2

Cavity

1

13. External Wall Thickness (mm) Specify thickness

14. Wall insulation

As built

6

External

5

Internal

4

Filled cavity + Internal

3

Filled cavity + external

2

Filled cavity

1

Unknown 9

Unfilled cavity + external

8

Unfilled cavity + internal

7

15. Wall insulation thickness

Unknown 5

200mm

4

150mm

3

100mm

2

50mm

1

16. Dry Lining Present (applicable to Stone/ Solid Brick / Cavity walls only)

No 2

Yes

1

17. Party wall type (if applicable)

Unable to determine

4

Cavity Masonry filled

3

Cavity Masonry

unfilled 2

Solid Masonry/ Timber/

System Build 1

18. Alternative Wall?

No 2

Yes

1

IF ALTERNATIVE WALL PRESENT ANSWER QUESTIONS 19a – 19f BELOW… EXTENSION ALTERNATIVE WALL 19a. Alternative wall construction

Cob 7

Timber frame

6

System

build 5

Stone: granite or

whinstone 4

Stone: sandstone/

limestone 3

Solid brick

2

Cavity

1

19b. Is alternative wall sheltered (flats only)?

No 2

Yes

1

19c. Alternative wall insulation

As built

6

External

5

Internal

4

Filled cavity + Internal

3

Filled cavity + external

2

Filled cavity

1

Unknown 9

Unfilled cavity + external

8

Unfilled cavity + internal

7

19d. Insulation thickness

Unknown 5

200mm

4

150mm

3

100mm

2

50mm

1

19e. Alternative wall area (m2) Specify Area: m2

19f. Alternative wall thickness (mm) Please specify: mm

EXTENSION ROOF 20. Roof construction

Another Dwelling

Above 6

Flat

5

Pitched – Thatch

4

Pitched, sloping ceiling

3

Pitched – Slates/ Tile (No Loft Access)

2

Pitched - Slates/ Tile (Loft Access)

1

21. Roof insulation

Unknown 5

As Built

4

Rafters

3

Joists

2

None

1

22. Insulation thickness (pitched / thatch)

150mm

6

100mm

5

75mm

4

50mm

3

25mm

2

12mm

1

400+mm

12

350mm

11

300mm

10

270mm

9

250mm

8

200mm

7

23. Insulation thickness (flat / sloping ceiling)

Unknown

6

150+mm

5

100mm

4

50mm

3

As Built

2

None

1

EXTENSION ROOM IN ROOF

24. Extension Room in Roof present?

Yes 2

No

1

25. Insulation

All Elements 4

Flat Ceiling Only

3

As Built

2

Unknown

1


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26. Insulation thickness at ceiling

150mm 6

100mm

5

75mm

4

50mm

3

25mm

2

12mm

1

Not Applicable 13

400+mm

12

350mm

11

300mm

10

270mm

9

250mm

8

200mm

7

27. Insulation of other parts

Unknown

6

150mm (or more)

5

100mm

4

50mm

3

As Built

2

None

1

28. Is this Room in the Roof connected to another building part?

Yes 2

No

1

Q34. Flat Ceiling 1 Area m2 Q35. Flat Ceiling 2 Area m2

Q36. Stud Wall 1 Area m2 Q37. Stud Wall 2 Area m2

Q38. Slope 1 Area m2 Q39. Slope 2 Area m2

Q40. Gable 1 Area m2 Q41. Gable 2 Area m2

APPENDIX C - PHOTOVOLTAIC (RDSAP 9 : 92 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY)

1. Photovoltaic Information? PV CELLS KW Orientation Elevation Over-shading

PV 1

PV 2 PV 3

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL © David Adamson & Partners Ltd. VERSION 2 - COUNCIL DWELLING - SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

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A : SURVEY RECORD

ADDRESS: VISITS

1 2 3 4

DWELLING REF: TIME

DATE

SURVEYOR NO:

SURVEYORS SIGNATURE:

B : DWELLING DESCRIPTION

B1. Dwelling/Block Type? deck balcony access flat

6

tower block 5

four-in-block flat

4

tenement flat

3

cottage/ bungalow

2

house

1

B2. Dwelling/Block Configuration?

corner 5

detached

4

semi- detached

3

end-terrace

2

mid terrace

1

B3. Dwelling Age?

post-2005 6

1982-2005

5

1965-1982

4

1945-1964 3

1919-1944

2

pre-1919

1

B4. Is the dwelling occupied or vacant?

vacant 2

occupied

1

C : DWELLING/BLOCK CONSTRUCTION

C1. Principal Roof Type?

other 4

mono-pitch 3

flat

2

pitched

1

C2. Secondary Roof Type?

none 8

other

4

mono-pitch 3

flat

2

pitched

1

C3. Roof Covering? Roof Covering Secondary Cover Principal

Cover Natural Slate 1 1 Artificial Slate 2 2 Concrete/Clay Tile 3 3 Metal Tile 4 4 Metal Sheet 5 5 Asbestos Cement Sheet 6 6 Felt/Asphalt 7 7 Other 8 8 No Secondary Cover 88 Unobtainable? 99 99

C4. Chimney Stacks?

metal flue 5

rendered

4

stone

3

concrete

2

brick

1

unob. 99

none

88

other

7

mixed type

6

C5. Flashings?

unobtainable 9

not applicable 8

other

6

Copper

5

felt

4

zinc

3

lead

2

cement fillet

1

C6. Rainwater Gutters?

Mixed 9

finlock

8

concealed/ internal

7

coated steel

6

Upvc half round

5

Upvc deep flow

4

asbestos cement

3

cast iron

2

aluminium seamless

1

C7. Rainwater Downpipes?

unob. 9

not applicable

8

other

7

mixed

6

coated steel

5

upvc

4

asbestos cement

3

cast iron

2

coated aluminium

1

C8. Fascias?

asbestos cement

4

upvc

3

masonry

2

Timber

1

C9. Soil and Vent Pipes? not

applicable 9

internal

8

pitch fibre

7

mixed

6

coated steel

5

upvc

4

asbestos cement

3

cast iron

2

coated aluminium

1


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C : DWELLING/BLOCK CONSTRUCTION cont… C10. External Wall Finishes? C11. Wall Construction Material? WALL FINISH Secondary Principal WALL CONSTRUCTION

MATERIAL? Secondary Principal Stone 1 1 Stone 1 1 Random Rubble 2 2 Brick 2 2 Brick 3 3 Blockwork 3 3 Blockwork 4 4 Concrete 4 4 Dash/Render 5 5 Metal 5 5 Timber/Timber Panel 6 6 Timber 6 6 Concrete Panel 7 7 Timber Frame 7 7 GRP Panel 8 8 Concrete Frame 8 8 Metal Panel 9 9 Concrete In-situ 9 9 Insulated Cladding 10 10 Steel Frame 10 10 UPVC Cladding 11 11 Other 11 11 Tile Hanging 12 12 No Secondary Cover 88 No Secondary Cover 88 Unobtainable 99 99 Unobtainable 99 99

C12. Window Construction (Flats)?

steel 5

aluminium.

4

metal

3

upvc

2

timber

1

C13. Window Glazing (Flats)?

triple 3

double

2

single

1

D: CURTILAGE AND BOUNDARIES

D1. Has the dwelling a defined curtilage/boundary?

yes 2

no

1

IF YES CONTINUE. IF NO PROCEED TO SECTION E. D2. Boundary fencing/walls? TYPE Secondary Primary Timber 1 1 Chainlink/Post & Wire 2 2 Wire Mesh 3 3 Metal Railings <1.2m 4 4 Metal Railings >1.2m 5 5 Steel Fence 6 6 Stone Wall 7 7 Blockwork/Brick Wall 8 8 Hedges 9 9 No Secondary Fencing/Walls 88 Unobtainable 99 99

D3. Path Material?

no path 8

gravel

7

asphalt

6

stone

5

paving slabs

4

concrete

3

brick paviour

2

tarmac

1


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E: EXTERNAL ELEMENT DIMENSIONS AND REPAIR - DWELLING/WHOLE BLOCK DIMENSIONS

E1. Principal Roof Extent (m2)

E2. Secondary Roof Extent (m2)

E3. Soffits/Fascias/Barges (m)

E4. Number of Chimney Stacks (No.)

E5. Flashings (m)

E6. Gutters (m)

E7. Downpipes (m)

E8. Principal Wall Finish Extent (m2)

E9. Primary Fencing/Boundary Wall Extent (m2)

E10. Secondary Wall Finish Extent (m2)

E11. Number of Windows (Dwelling or Whole block)

E12. Secondary Fencing/Boundary Wall Extent (m2)

E13. Pathways/Hardstanding/Drying Areas (m2)

VIEWPOINT 1 :

VIEWPOINT 2 :

5 4 6

REAR

BLOCK FRONT

3 1 2 Viewpoint Schematic

REPAIR REPAIR REPLACEMENT REPAIR VIEWPOINT 1 VIEWPOINT 2 PERIOD

E14. Principal Roof Structure (16) REPAIR

E15. Secondary Roof Structure (16) 00-no repair

E16. Principal Roof Cover (17) 55-localised repairs

E17. Secondary Roof Cover 01-10 % repair

E18. Chimney Stacks (18) 88 - N/A

E19. Flashings (19) 99 - Unobtainable

E20. Soffits, fascias, barges

E21. Gutters & Downpipes (20) REPLACEMENT

E22. SV Pipes

Individual Years 1 to 30 , Code 31 for 31+ years. 88 - N/A 99 - Unob.

E23. Wall Structure (13) E24. Foundations (15) E25. Principal Wall Finish (21) E26. Secondary Wall Finish (21) E27. Pointing (21) E28. Windows E29. DPC (27) E30. Underground Drainage (30)

E31. Primary Fencing/Walls E32. Secondary Fencing/Walls E33. Access Gates E34. Pathways/paved areas (49) E35. Attached Garage (25)

E38. Evidence of Structure Failure?

yes 2

no

1


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F: BLOCK CHARACTERISTICS

F1. Number of Storeys in Block?

not applicable 88

specify no:________

F2. Number of Common Stairs in Block?

not applicable 8

specify no: ________

F3. Number of Lifts in Block?

not applicable 8


F4. Number of Dwellings in Block?

not applicable 88


F5. Number of Dwellings accessed directly from Common Stair?

not applicable 88


F6. Number of Dwellings accessed from deck/balcony?

not applicable 88


F7. Number of Dwellings with Independent Access at Ground Floor?

not applicable 88


F8. Number of Dwellings accessed directly at upper floors using open private stairs?

not applicable

88 specify no: ________

F9. Number of dwellings accessed directly at upper floors using enclosed private stairs?

not applicable

88 specify no: ________

G: COMMON ACCESS AREA ATTRIBUTES

G1. Block Access?

rear only 3

front only

2

front & rear

1

G2. Entrance Door Material? MATERIAL REAR FRONT Aluminium Glazed 1 1 Composite 2 2 Hardwood Complete 3 3 Hardwood Glazed 4 4 Metal Glazed 5 5 Softwood Complete 6 6 Softwood Glazed 7 7 UPVC Complete 8 8 UPVC Glazed 9 9 No Communal Door 88 88 Unobtainable 99 99

G3. Front Entrance Door? no door -

installation not feasible 4

no door - capable of

installation 3

present but not lockable

2

present & lockable

1

G4. Rear Entrance Door? no door -


no door - capable of

installation 3

present but not lockable

2

present & lockable

1

G5. Type of entry system?

unobtainable 9

concierge

4

entry phone

3

bell to each flat

2

none

1

G6. Could Entry system be installed? no -


yes, could be installed

2

already present

1

G7. Principal window type to common stair?

unobtainable 9

other/mixed

6

pivot

5

tilt and turn

4

casement

3

sash and case

2

no windows

1

G8. Principal window construction to common stair?

unobtainable 9

composite

6

upvc

5

metal - no thermal break

4

metal thermal break

3

wood

2

no windows

1

G9. Principle window glazing to common stair?

unobtainable

9

double with low ‘e’

5

triple

4

double

3

single

2

no windows

1

G10. Type of Cupola… Frame type?

unobtainable 9

no cupola

8

upvc

3

metal

2

timber

1

G11. Type of Cupola… Glazing type?

unobtainable 9

no cupola

8

triple

3

double

2

single

1

G12. Stair and Landing Floor Coverings?

other 10

Carpet

9

Timber Boarding

8

Ceramic Tile

7

Vinyl Tile

6

Vinyl Sheet

5

Quarry Tile

4

Granlothic

3

concrete finish

2

composition flooring

1


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G: COMMON ACCESS AREA ATTRIBUTES cont…

G13. Stair and Landing Painting? not

applicable 8

mixed

4

tiles and paint

3

paint

2

none

1

G14. Stair Ceiling Finishes

other 8

unfinished

7

suspended ceiling

6

polystyrene tiles

5

artex

4

lathe and plaster

3

plasterboard and skim

2

plaster on solid

1

G15. Stair Wall Finishes?

timber

cladding 8

wall tiles

7

lathe and plaster

6

plasterboard and skim

5

plaster on solid

4

cement/sand render

3

block

2

brick

1

G16. Balcony/Deck Access Structure

not applicable 8

mixed

4

CI columns & concrete deck

3

cast iron

2

concrete

1

G17. Balcony/Deck Access Surface not applicable

8

mixed

5

other

4

cast iron or metal

3

asphalt

2

concrete

1

G18. Balcony/Deck Railings and Balustrade

not

applicable 8

mixed

6

other

5

rendered

4

blockwork

3

facing brick

2

metal

1

G19. Balcony/Deck Drainage?

not applicable

8

mixed

6

upvc

5

steel

4

cast iron

3

asbestos cement

2

aluminium

1

H: COMMON AREA DIMENSIONS

H1. Component dimensions to be taken across entire common stair/area. (a) Landings : Floor Area (m2)

(b) Balconies/Decks : Floor Area (m2)

(c) Halls/Passages : Floor Area (m2)

(d) Common Windows : Number of windows (incl. Stair Cupboards)

(e) Number of common lighting points?

I: COMMON AREA CONDITIONS REPAIR REPLACEMENT COMMON ELEMENTS PERIOD I1. Stairs/Landings (23) REPAIR REPLACEMENT

I2. Balconies/Decks (22) 00-no repair

55-localised

repairs

01-10 % repair

88 - N/A

99 - Unob.

Individual Years 1 to 30 Code 31 for 31+ years 88 - N/A 99 - Unob

I3. Halls/Passages (48)

I4. Wall Finishes

I5. Ceiling Finishes

I6. Floor Finishes

I7. Balustrades/Handrails (22) (23)

I8. Lifts (47)

I9. Main Entry Door and Screen (55)

I10. Door Entry System (54)

I11. Rear Entry Door where present (55)

I12. Public Lighting (52)

I13. Refuse Chutes/Chambers (50)

I14. Drying Areas (laundry) (49)

I15. Bin Stores/Bicycle stores (51)

I16. Windows (29)

I17. Cupola/Rooflights (29)

I18. Common Service Mains I19. Decoration

I20. Are common areas in a safe condition?

yes 2

no

1

I22. Internal common/public lighting? (52) 1 or more lights per

floor 3

under 1 light per floor

2

none

1


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J: BASIC INTERNAL ATTRIBUTES J1. Storey level of survey flat? (Ground = 0)

specify no:_________

J2. Number of habitable rooms incl. kitchen? specify no:_________

J3. Please record the number of single and double bedrooms and their size LENGTH (M) BREADTH (M)

A. DOUBLE BEDROOMS (Insert ‘O’ for no bedroom)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

B. SINGLE BEDROOMS (Insert ‘O’ for no bedroom)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

J4. Number of storeys to dwelling? specify no:________

K. ROOM BY ROOM RECORD hall/


enter “1” - room exists - inspected “2” - room exists - not inspected “3” - Room does not exist

K1. Does room exist and has it been inspected?

L. REPAIR/RENEWAL - ROOM BY ROOM hall/


enter score out of “10” i.e. “00” = no repair

“10” = total renewal “55” = localised repair “88” = not applicable “99” - unobtainable

L1. Floor Structure (14)

L2. Floor finish/skirtings

L3. Wall finishes

L4. Ceiling finishes/cornices

L5. Internal doors/frames

L6. Fireplaces flues

L7. Stairs (26)

REPLACEMENT Insert individual years 1-30 31 : 31 years + 88 : N/A 99 : Unobtainable

L8. Internal Walls/Partitions Structure

L9. Party Walls Structure Replacement Year

L10. Private Access Door (28) Front

L11. Private Access Door (28) Rear

L12. Private Balcony/Verandas (24)


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M. INTERNAL REPAIR - AMENITIES/SERVICES M1. What repairs are required to the following amenities and services? REPAIR REMAINING LIFE REPAIR REPLACEMENT

Individual Years 1 to 30 , Code 31 for 31+ years. 88 - N/A 99 - Unob.

a. Kitchen Sink (37A) 1. No Repair 2. Localised Repair 1 - 5% 3. Minor Repair (6 - 24%) 4. Medium Repair (25 - 40% 5. Major Repair (41 - 60%) 6. Renew (61 - 100%) 8. N/A 9. Unob.

b. Kitchen Storage (37B)

c. Kitchen Worktops (37B)

d. Kitchen Hot/Cold Water Supply (37C

e. Overall Kitchen Amenities

f. Wash hand Basin (36A)

g. Fixed Bath (36B)

h. Shower (36B)

i. Adapted Shower (36B)

j. WC (36C)

k. Bathroom Hot/Cold Water Supply (36D)

l. Overall Bathroom Facilities

m. Consumer Unit

n. Electrical Wiring

o. Primary Heating Boilers/Appliances

p. Heating Distribution

q. Separate WC

N. HOUSING STANDARDS : KITCHENS/BATHROOMS

N1. Is the cooker adjacent to the kitchen sink? (38)

no 2

yes

1

N2. If cooker adjacent to sink is there minimum 300mm worktop between cooker and sink wet area? (38)

no

2

yes

1

N3. Insert the width of the kitchen between working surfaces/units at narrowest point? (38)

Specify metres: ______ • m

N4. Is there safe working space in front of the cooker? (38)

no 2

Yes

1

N5. Is there safe and unimpeded access to all kitchen units?

no 2

yes

1

N6. Can a safe working arrangement be achieved physically within the existing kitchen space and layout?

layout safe

3

no

2

yes

1

N7. Can a safe working arrangement be achieved economically within the existing kitchen space and layout?

layout safe

3

no

2

yes

1

N8. Number of kitchen power points? (39) Specify number: ______

N9. Is there a minimum 1m3 of food storage in, or immediately adjacent to the kitchen? (40)

under 1m3

2

1m3or above

1

IF UNDER 1M3 STORAGE

N10. Can a minimum of 1m3 of food storage be achieved within the existing kitchen area or satisfactorily adjacent to the kitchen?

n/a 8

within and adjacent to

kitchen 4

adjacent to kitchen

3

within existing kitchen 2

cannot be achieved

1

N11. Is there evidence of condensation in the kitchen? (42)

over 5% of wall&ceiling

area 3

up to 5% of wall & ceiling

area 2

none

1

N12. Is there evidence of condensation in the bathroom? (42)

over 5% of wall&ceiling

area 3

up to 5% of wall & ceiling

area 2

none

1

N13. Mechanical Ventilation in kitchen and/or bathroom? (42)

none

4

kitchen and bathroom

3

bathroom only

2

kitchen only

1


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O: HOUSING STANDARDS : HEALTH/SAFETY/SECURITY

O1. Is the hot and cold water supply and storage within the dwelling free from lead? (41)

no

2

yes

1

O2. Is the dwelling, due to location at risk from external noise? (43)

no 2

yes

1

O3. Smoke and CO2 Detectors?

(a) Smoke Detectors?

none 4

mixed

3

battery

2

Mains wired

1

(b) CO2 Detectors?

none 4

mixed

3

battery

2

Mains wired

1

O4. Is the electrical system within the dwelling safe? (45)

unsafe 2

safe

1

O5. Are the gas/oil systems and appliances within the dwelling safe? (46) no gas/oil systems

3

unsafe

2

safe

1

O6. Do all dwelling access doors offer secure door locks? (53)

no 2

yes

1

O7. Does the dwelling offer full central heating? (34A)

none 3

partial CH

2

full CH

1

P. REQUIREMENTS OF THE TOLERABLE STANDARD P1. Is structurally stable? (1)

no 2

yes 1

P2. Is substantially free from rising or penetrating damp? (2) no

2 yes

1

P3. Has satisfactory provision for natural and artificial light, for ventilation and for heating? (3)

no 2

yes 1

P4. Has satisfactory thermal insulation? (12) no

2 yes

1

P5. Has an adequate piped supply of wholesome water within the house? (4) no

2 yes

1

P6. Has a sink provided with a satisfactory supply of both hot and cold water within the house? (5)

no 2

yes 1

P7. Has a WC available for the exclusive use of the occupants of the house suitably located within the house? (6)

no 2

yes 1

P8. Has a fixed bath/shower and a wash-hand basin all with a satisfactory supply of hot and cold water suitably located within the house? (7)

no 2

yes 1

P9. Adequate and safe electrical installation? (11) no

2 yes

1

P10. Has an effective system for the drainage and disposal of foul and surface water? (8)

no 2

yes 1

P11. Has satisfactory facilities for the cooking of food within the house? (9) no

2 yes

1

P12. Has satisfactory access to all external doors and outbuildings? (10) no

2 yes

1

Q. PERTH AND KINROSS STANDARD Q1. If external doors are glazed and open directly into heated areas, are they?

a. double glazed? Not

applicable 9

no

2

yes

1

b. fitted with perimeter draught seals? Not

applicable 9

no

2

yes

1

Q2. Where cavity wall insulation is not possible or practicable, has externally applied wall insulation been applied? (Semi-detached and terraced houses)

no

2

yes

1

Q3. Kitchen - Is there 2 M3 storage in the kitchen, where possible, plus adequate space for cooker, fridge and washing machine?

no

2

yes

1

Q4. Kitchen - Are the water control valves easily accessible and identifiable?

no 2

yes

1

Q5. Kitchen - Is there worktop space on both sides of cooker plus at least 1 metre additional worktop space wherever possible?

no

2

yes

1

Q6. Kitchen – Are the kitchen sockets on a separate circuit?

no 2

yes

1


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Q. PERTH AND KINROSS STANDARD Q7. Living Rooms – Are there at least 2 electrical outlets on each wall?

no

2

yes

1

Q8. Bedrooms – Are there at least 4 electrical outlets in each bedroom?

no 2

yes

1

Q9. Lobbies & Landings – Is there at least 1 electrical outlet in each lobby and landing?

no

2

yes

1

Q10. Does the dwelling have CCTV?

no 2

yes

1

Q11. Is the external environment within the curtilage of the dwelling maintained in a safe condition?

no

2

yes

1

R. RdSAP V 9.91 ENERGY EFFICIENCY MODULE

1. Inspection date? please record date: dd/mm

2. Property Tenure? Rented (private)

3

Rented (social) 2

Owner-Occupied

1

3. Property type?

maisonette 4

flat

3

bungalow

2

house

1

4. Built Form? enclosed mid

terrace 6

mid-terrace 5

enclosed end-terrace

4

end-terrace

3

semi-detached 2

detached

1

5. Number of Storeys in Dwelling? please specify no: _______________

6. Number of Habitable Rooms? please specify no: _______________

7. Number of Heated Habitable Rooms? please specify no: _______________

8. Main Prop Date Built?

1976-1983 6

1965-1975 5

1950-1964

4

1930-1949

3

1919-1929

2

pre-1919

1

2008-onwards 11

2003-2007

10

1999-2002

9

1992-1998

8

1984-1991

7

9. Main Prop Room in Roof?

1976-1983 6

1965-1975 5

1950-1964

4

1930-1949

3

1919-1929

2

pre-1919

1

n/a 88

2008-onwards 11

2003-2007

10

1999-2002

9

1992-1998

8

1984-1991

7

10. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING TABLE WITH YOUR MEASUREMENTS FOR THE MAIN PROPERTY. MEASUREMENTS FOR ANY EXTENSIONS ARE RECORDED SEPARATELY

a. Were dimensions measured internally or externally?

external 2

internal

1

MAIN PROPERTY Floor Area (m2) Room Height (m) Heat Loss Wall Perimeter (m) Lowest Floor

1st Floor

2nd Floor

3rd Floor

Remaining Floor

Room in Roof

11. Is there a conservatory?

Yes 2

No

1

11a. If yes is it thermally separate

n/a 8

Yes

2

No

1

11b. If thermally separate does it have fixed heaters?

n/a 8

Yes

2

No

1

11c. If not thermally separate, is it double glazed?

n/a 8

Yes

2

No

1

11d. Floor Area? Specify area_____________________m2

11e. Glazed Perimeter? Specify area_____________________m2

11f. Room Height?

n/a 8

3 storey

5

2.5 storey

4

2 storey

3

1.5 storey

2

1 storey

1


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R. RdSAP V 9.91 ENERGY EFFICIENCY MODULE FLATS AND MAISONETTES ONLY

12. Heat-loss Corridor? heated corridor

3

unheated corridor

2

no corridor

1

13. Length of Sheltered Wall? Note: Ensure this measurement is included in your overall HLP

Please specify length _____________m

14. Floor of flat in block of flats? Note: 0 = floor position with earth beneath it.

please specify level : ____________

15. Position of flat in block?

n/a 8

basement

4

top floor

3

mid-floor

2

ground floor

1

MAIN PROPERTY WALLS 16. Main Construction Type?

system build

7

cob

6

solid brick

5

stone sandstone

4

stone granite/ whinstone

3

timber frame

2

cavity

1

17. Wall Thickness (mm)?

18. Insulation Type?

unknown 8

Filled Cavity & Int/Ext

5

internal

4

external

3

Filled cavity

2

As built

1

19. Dry Lining Present?

Yes 2

No

1

MAIN PROPERTY - ALTERNATIVE WALL

20. Main property alternative wall present?

Yes 2

No

1

21. Is this a sheltered wall?

Yes 2

No

1

22. Alternative Wall Construction Type?

system build

7

cob

6

solid brick 5

stone sandstone

4

stone granite/ whinstone

3

timber frame

2

cavity

1

23. Alternative Wall Area? m2

24. Wall Thickness (mm)?

25. Insulation Type?

unknown 8

Filled Cavity & Int/Ext

5

internal

4

external

3

Filled cavity

2

As built

1

26. Dry Lining Present?

Unknown 3

Yes

2

No

1

MAIN PROPERTY ROOF?

27. Roof Construction?

Another dwelling

above 5

flat

4

pitched - thatch 3

pitched – slate/ tile (no loft

access) 2

pitched - slate/ tile (loft access) 1

28. Insulation at? Unknown/as

built? 4

Rafters

3

Joists

2

None

1

29. Insulation Depth?

150mm 6

100mm

5

75mm

4

50mm

3

25mm

2

12mm

1

300mm> 9

250mm

8

200mm

7

MAIN PROPERTY – ROOM IN ROOF PRESENT

30. Main property Room in Roof present?

Yes 2

No

1

31. Insulation?

All elements 4

Flat ceiling only

3

No insulation

2

Unknown/as built

1

32. If ‘All Elements’ or ‘Flat Ceiling’ only. Insulation thickness at Flat ceiling?

150mm 6

100mm

5

75mm

4

50mm

3

25mm

2

12mm

1

n/a 10

300mm>

9

250mm

8

200mm

7

33. If thickness specified for ‘all elements’ is there insulation in other parts?

unknown

6

150mm (or more)

5

150mm

4

100mm

3

50mm

2

none

1


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R. RdSAP V 9.91 ENERGY EFFICIENCY MODULE 34. Is this Room in the Roof connected to another building part?

Yes

2

No

1

35. Flat Ceiling? Area m2?

36. Flat Ceiling 2? Area m2?

37. Stud Wall 1? Area m2?

38. Stud Wall 2? Area m2?

39. Slope 1? Area m2?

40. Slope 2? Area m2?

41. Gable 1? Area m2?

42. Gable 2? Area m2? MAIN PROPERTY – FLOOR

43. Floor location? Another Dwelling

Below 5

to external 4

Above unheated space

3

Above partially heated space

2

ground floor

1

44. Floor Construction?

unknown 4

Suspended not timber

3

Suspended timber

2

solid

1

45. Floor Insulation?

unknown 3

Retro-fitted

2

As built

1

46. Insulation thickness? (mm)

DOORS AND WINDOWS 47. Number of Doors? Specify No. ___________________

48. Number of Insulated Doors? Specify No. ___________________

49. Percentage draught-proofed? Specify _________________%

50. Percentage of windows double/triple glazed? Specify _________________%

51. Glazing Type?

don’t know 7

triple glazing

6

secondary glazing

5

DG - unknown date

4


3

DG pre-2003

2

single

1

52. Glazing Area? much more than typical 5

much less than typical

4

more than typical

3

less than typical

2

typical

1

WHERE ONE OR MORE WINDOW IS MUCH LARGER OR MUCH SMALLER THAN TYPICAL PLEASE COMPLETE WINDOW GRID AT APPENDIX A LIGHTING 57. Total Number of Light Fittings? Specify number_________?

58. Total Number of Low Energy Lighting? Specify number_________?

VENTILATION & COOLING?

53. No. of Open Fireplaces Specify number_________?

54. Fixed Space Cooling?

yes 2

no

1

55. Mechanical Ventilation (whole house)

yes 2

no

1

56. Supply & Extract System?

yes 2

no

1

SPACE HEATING? (Please refer to coding sheet) Main Heating System 1 Main Heating System 2 59. Boiler Details:

60. Boiler ID: 61. PCDF Ref: 62. % of Heat % % 63. Fuel Used? 64. Heating Code? 65. Controls Code?


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R. RdSAP V 9.91 ENERGY EFFICIENCY MODULE 66. Emitters Main system 1?

underfloor

2

radiators

1

67. Emitters Main Heating system 2?

n/a 8

underfloor

2

radiators

1

68. Flue Type Main Heating system 1?

Open 2

balanced

1

69. Flue type Main Heating system 2?

n/a 8

open

2

balanced

1

70. Secondary Heating Code

71. Water Heating Code

72. Hot Water Cylinder?

No Access 8

Large (> 170ltr)

4

Medium (131-170ltr)

3

Normal (90 – 130ltr)

2

None

1

73. Hot water Insulation?

N/A 8

Jacket

3

Spray Foam

2

None

1

74. Jacket or Spray Foam Insulation Thickness?

n/a 8

160mm

7

120mm

6

80mm

5

50mm

4

38mm

3

25mm

2

12mm

1

75. If Immersion Heater?

n/a 8

Dual

2

Single

1

76. Cylinder Thermostat?

n/a 8

no

2

yes

1

SOLAR WATER HEATING

77. Solar Water Heating Present? IF NO SKIP TO QUES 91

no 2

yes

1

78. Are Details Known?

no 2

yes

1

79. Type of Solar Collector?

unglazed 3

flat plate

2

evacuated tube

1

80. Elevation?

Vertical 5

60o

4

45o

3

30o

2

Horizontal

1

81. Orientation? Horizontal

9

South/West

8

West

7

North/West

6

North

5

North/East

4

East

3

South/East

2

South

1

82. Over-shading?

Heavy 4

Significant

3

Modest

2

None

1

83. Aperture Area of Panel?

84. Zero Loss Collector?

85. Heat Loss Coefficient?

86. Total Hot Water Store Volume?

87. Dedicated Solar Store Volume?

88. Are Solar Store Details Known?

no 2

yes

1

89. Is Solar Store Combined?

no 2

yes

1

90. Solar Pump? Unknown

Power Source 3

Electrically Powered

2

PV Powered

1


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R. RdSAP V 9.91 ENERGY EFFICIENCY MODULE WASTE WATER HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM? 91. Total Number of Rooms with a Bath and/or shower?

92. Number of Rooms with Mixer Shower and NO Bath?

93. Number of Rooms with Mixer Shower AND Bath?

94. Is WWHRS Present? Yes – 2 Systems

3

Yes – 1 System

2

No or Unknown

1

WWHR System 1 WWHR System 2 95. WWHR Index from PCDF:

96. No of Mixer Showers with WWHR, with Bath?

97. No of Mixer Showers with WWHR, without bath? FLUE GAS HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM

98. IS FGHRS Present?

no 2

yes

1

99. FGHR Brand/Model: 100. FGHR Index

101. Does FGHRS Have PV Power?

no 2

yes

1

102. Elevation?

Vertical 5

60o

4

45o

3

30o

2

Horizontal

1

103. Orientation? Horizontal

9

South/West

8

West

7

North/West

6

North

5

North/East

4

East

3

South/East

2

South

1

104. Over-shading?

Heavy 4

Significant

3

Modest

2

None

1

NEW TECHNOLOGIES

105. Is PV Present? If PV present please complete appendix F.

% Roof 3

Panel Details

2

None

1

106. If % Roof Area? Specify __________________________%

107. Terrain?

Rural 3

Suburban

2

Urban

1

108. Is there a wind turbine?

no 2

yes

1

109. Are WT Details Known?

no 2

yes

1

110. Number of Turbines? Specify No. __________________________

111. Rotor Diameter? Specify m. __________________________

112. Height Above Ridge? Specify m. __________________________

GAS/ELECTRICITY

113. Electricity Meter Type?

Unknown 4

24 Hour

3

Dual

2

Single

1

114. Is Mains Gas Available?

no 2

yes

1

PLEASE CONFIRM ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RETURNED 115. Appendix A - Windows yes

2 no

1

116. Appendix B - Rooms in Roof yes 2

no 1

117. Appendix C - Conservatory yes 2

no 1

118. Appendix D - Extension yes 2

no 1

119. Appendix E - Secondary Heating System? yes 2

no 1


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R. RdSAP V 9.91 ENERGY EFFICIENCY MODULE 120. PLEASE CONFIRM IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY? a) Wall type does not correspond to options available

yes 2

no 1

b) Dwelling has swimming pool

yes 2

no 1

c) Dwelling has micro-CHP not found in database

yes 2

no 1

d) Storage heater or dual immersion, and single electric meter

yes 2

no 1

e) PVs or wind turbine present on property

yes 2

no 1

f) Two main heating systems and upgrade is recommended

yes 2

no 1

g) Dual electricity meter selected but is also an electricity meter for standard tariff

yes 2

no 1

h) Single electricity meter selected but is also an electricity meter for off-peak tariff

yes 2

no 1

i) Dwelling is using a biomass fuel that is not in the RdSAP fuel options

yes 2

no 1

121. ANY WALL INSULATION ISSUES

a) Has the property any Access Issues for potential wall insulation?

yes 2

no 1

b) Has the property any narrow cavity(s) <50mm?

yes 2

no 1

c) Is the property in a high exposure location? yes

2

no 1


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S. HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION

1. How long has your household lived at this address?

unob. 9

over 20 yrs

6

11 - 20 yrs 5

6 - 10 yrs

4

3 - 5 yrs

3

1 - 2 yrs

2

under 1 year

1

2. Would you like to move within the next 12 months given free choice?

yes - definitely

4

yes - possible

3

don’t know

2

no

1

3. How satisfied are you with your current accommodation?

don’t know 5

very dissatisfied

4

fairly dissatisfied

3

fairly satisfied

2

very satisfied

1

4. How satisfied or otherwise are you with the area in which you live?

don’t know 5

very dissatisfied

4

quite dissatisfied

3

quite satisfied

2

very satisfied

1

5. Over the past 5 years would you say your area has?

declined 3

improved

2

remained the same

1

6a. How many people are normally resident in this dwelling?

6b. Could you please supply me with some information on the head of the household and other members of the family living at this address? RELATIONSHIP

TO RESPONDENT

PERSON SEX AGE ECONOMIC

STATUS ETHNICITY

ETHNICITY White 1. Scottish 2. Other British 3. Irish 4. Gypsy/Traveller 5. Polish 6. Other White Mixed 7. Any mixed or multiple

ethnic groups

Asian, Asian Scottish or Asian British 8. Pakistani, Pakistani

Scottish or Pakistani British 9. Indian, Indian Scottish or

Indian British 10. Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi

Scottish or Bangladeshi British

11. Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British

12. Other

African 13. African, African

Scottish or African British

14. Other Caribbean or Black 15. Caribbean,

Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British

16. Black, Black Scottish or Black British

17. Other Other Ethnic Group 18. Ethnic Group 19. Other 99. refused/unob

Male = 1 Female = 2

record in yrs unob. = 999 see codes see codes

RESPONDENT A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

ECONOMIC STATUS 1. full-time work (>30 hrs) 2. part time work (<30 hrs) 3. unemployed – registered 4. permanently sick/ disabled

5. looking after home 6. wholly retired 7. student 9. unob./n/a

6c. What language is normally spoken within your household?

Other 6

British Sign-Language

5

Polish

4

Scots

3

Scottish Gaelic

2

English

1

7. Does anyone in the household suffer from a limiting long-term illness or disability?

yes 2

no

1

8. IF YES, what illness/disability do they suffer from? ILLNESS/DISABILITY YES NO

a) Deafness or partial hearing loss? 2 1

b) Blindness or partial sight loss? 2 1

c) Learning Disability? 2 1

d) Learning Difficulty? 2 1

e) Developmental Disorder? 2 1

f) Physical Disability? 2 1

g) Mental Health Condition? 2 1

h) Long Term Illness 2 1

i) Other, if other Please specify? ____________________________________ 2 1


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S. HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION 9. Does anyone in your household receive care services?

yes

2

no

1

10 Do you care for a family member in your home?

yes 2

no

1

11. Do you or any members of your household have difficulties with any of the following? ACTIVITY YES NO

a) Climbing steps/stairs 2 1

b) Getting in/out of bath 2 1

c) Turning taps on/off 2 1

d) Cooking/preparing food 2 1

e) Using WC 2 1

f) Washing drying clothes 2 1

g) Access to/from the home 2 1

h) Access to ground floor rooms 2 1

i) Access to front or rear gardens 2 1

12. Do you think your current property will meet your needs over the next five years?

don’t know

3

no

2

yes

1

13. If the property will not meet your needs do any of the following apply? ACTIVITY YES NO

a) Size of property unsuitable for family needs? 2 1

b) Property lacks facilities? 2 1

c) Property difficult to maintain? 2 1

d) Property too expensive? 2 1

e) Property unsuitable for medical/mobility needs? 2 1

14. During the last month did you, your partner/spouse or other members of your household receive an income from any of these sources? SOURCE OF INCOME REFUSED/

DON’T KNOW YES NO

a) No source of income 8 2 1

b) Earnings, wages, salary bonuses 8 2 1

c) Income from self employment 8 2 1

d) Interest from savings/investment 8 2 1

e) Other income (maintenance payments, grants, rent) 8 2 1

f) Pension from employment 8 2 1

g) Private Pension (including pension from late spouse) 8 2 1

h) State pension or widows pension 8 2 1

i) Widowed parents allowance 8 2 1

j) Widowed mother’s allowance 8 2 1


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S. HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION SOURCE OF INCOME REFUSED/

DON’T KNOW YES NO

k) Bereavement allowance 8 2 1

l) Statutory Sick Pay 8 2 1

m) Statutory Adoption Pay 8 2 1

n) Statutory Maternity Pay 8 2 1

o) Statutory Paternity Pay 8 2 1

p) Maternity Allowance 8 2 1

q) Child Benefit 8 2 1

r) Guardian’s Allowance 8 2 1

s) Kinship Care Payment or Fostering Allowance 8 2 1

t) Other Social Work Payments 8 2 1

u) Income Based Jobseekers Allowance 8 2 1

v) Contribution Based Jobseeker’s Allowance 8 2 1

w) Working Tax Credit 8 2 1

x) Pension Credit 8 2 1

y) Child Tax Credit 8 2 1

z) Income Support 8 2 1

aa) Housing Benefit 8 2 1

bb) Council Tax Reduction 8 2 1

cc) Attendance Allowance 8 2 1

dd) Disability Living Allowance 8 2 1

ee) Personal Independence Payment 8 2 1

ff) Income-related Employment and Support Allowance 8 2 1

gg) Contributory Employment and Support Allowance 8 2 1

hh) Carers Allowance 8 2 1

ii) Incapacity Benefit 8 2 1

jj) Severe Disablement Allowance 8 2 1

kk) Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit 8 2 1

ll) War Pension Disablement Benefit or Armed Forces Compensation Scheme 8 2 1

mm) Universal Credit 8 2 1

nn) Education Maintenance Allowance 8 2 1

oo) Armed Forces Independence Payment 8 2 1


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S. HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION 15. I would now like some information the income of the household? Please include income from all sources including

employment, self-employment, pensions, benefits, interest from investments and other sources e.g. maintenance, grants and rent. Deduct any income tax, national insurance and pension contributions to give your NET income. a) What is the income (on the bands below) of the head of household?

b) What is the income (on the bands below) of any partner

c) What is the total combined income for the whole household (all members who receive an income)? WEEKLY MONTHLY ANNUAL MONTHLY ANNUAL CODE Up to £9 Up to £42 Up to £519 1 £10 up to £19 £43 up to £85 £520 up to £1,039 2 £20 up to £29 £86 up to £129 £1,040 up to £1,559 3 £30 up to £39 £130 up to £172 £1,560 up to £2,079 4 £40 up to £49 £173 up to £216 £2,080 up to £2,599 5 £50 up to £59 £217 up to £259 £2,600 up to £3,119 6 £60 up to £69 £260 up to £302 £3,120 up to £3,639 7 £70 up to £79 £303 up to £346 £3,640 up to £4,159 8 £80 up to £89 £347 up to £389 £4,160 up to £4,679 9 £90 up to £99 £390 up to £432 £4,680 up to £5,199 10 £100 up to £119 £433 up to £519 £5,200 up to £6,239 11 £120 up to £139 £520 up to £606 £6,240 up to £7,279 12 £140 up to £159 £607 up to £692 £7,280 up to £8,319 13 £160 up to £179 £693 up to £779 £8,320 up to £9,359 14 £180 up to £199 £780 up to £866 £9,360 up to £10,399 15 £200 up to £219 £867 up to £952 £10,400 up to £11,439 16 £220 up to £239 £953 up to £1,039 £11,440 up to £12,479 17 £240 up to £259 £1,040 up to £1,126 £12,480 up to £13,519 18 £260 up to £279 £1,127 up to £1,212 £13,520 up to £14,559 19 £280 up to £299 £1,213 up to £1,299 £14,560 up to £15,599 20 £300 up to £319 £1,300 up to £1,386 £15,600 up to £16,639 21 £320 up to £339 £1,387 up to £1,472 £16,640 up to £17,679 22 £340 up to £359 £1,473 up to £1,559 £17,680 up to £18,719 23 £360 up to £379 £1,560 up to £1,646 £18,720 up to £19,759 24 £380 up to £399 £1,647 up to £1,732 £19,760 up to £20,799 25 £400 up to £449 £1,733 up to £1,949 £20,800 up to £23,399 26 £450 up to £499 £1,950 up to £2,166 £23,400 up to £25,999 27 £500 up to £549 £2,167 up to £2,382 £26,000 up to £28,599 28 £550 up to £599 £2,383 up to £2,599 £28,600 up to £31,199 29 £600 up to £649 £2,600 up to £2,816 £31,200 up to £33,799 30 £650 up to £699 £2,817 up to £3,032 £33,800 up to £36,399 31 £700 up to £749 £3,033 up to £3,249 £36,400 up to £38,999 32 £750 up to £799 £3,250 up to £3,466 £39,000 up to £41,599 33 £800 up to £849 £3,467 up to £3,685 £41,600 up to £44,199 34 £850 up to £899 £3,686 up to £3,899 £44,200 up to £46,799 35 £900 up to £949 £3,900 up to £4,116 £46,800 up to £49,399 36 £950 up to £999 £4,117 up to £4,332 £49,400 up to £51,999 37 £1000 or more £4,333 or more £52,000 or more 38 16. How much do you spend each year on the following?

a) Electricity? 1 - Under £200 2 - £200 - £500 3 - £501 - £750 4 - £751 - £1,000 5 - £1,001 - £1,250

6 - £1,251 - £1,500 7 - £1,501 -£2,000 8 - Over £2,000 00 - N/A 99 - Unobtainable.

b) Gas?

c) Other Fuel?

d) Combined Fuel? 17. By what means do you normally pay for your fuel? PAYMENT METHOD DON’T KNOW NO YES

a) Quarterly Bill 3 2 1

b) Monthly Direct Debit 3 2 1

c) Budget Account 3 2 1

d) Payment Book 3 2 1

e) Power Cards 3 2 1

f) Fuel Direct 3 2 1

18. How easy is it to meet the cost of heating your home to a comfortable level in the winter?

great difficulty 4

some difficulty

3

can just afford

2

Quite easy

1

19. In winter would you normally heat? don’t know 5

one room only

4

some rooms

3

most rooms

2

all rooms

1


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APPENDIX A - WINDOWS (RDSAP 9 : 91 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY) IN INSTANCE OF MUCH MORE OR MUCH LESS WINDOWS THAN IS TYPICAL - complete for each window Window No. Glazing Type? Orientation? Location? Type? GLAZING TYPE CODES:

1 - Single 2 - DG Pre-2003 3 - DG during or post-200 4 - DG unknown date 5 - Secondary Glazing 6 - Triple Glazing 7 - Don’t Know

1.

2.

3.

4.

5. WINDOW ORIENTATION: 1 - horizontal 2 - south 3 - south east 4 - east 5 - north east 6 - north 7 - north west 8 - west 9 - south west

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11. WINDOW LOCATION: 1 - Main Property 2 - Extension 1 3 - Extension 2 4 - Extension 3 5 - Extension 4

12.

13.

14. WINDOW TYPE? 1 - normal window 2 - roof window 15.

APPENDIX B - ROOMS IN ROOF(RDSAP 9 : 91 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY)

1. Age of room in roof?

1976-1983 6

1965-1975 5

1950-1964

4

1930-1949

3

1919-1929

2

pre-1919

1

2008-

onwards 11

2003-2007

10

1999-2002

9

1992-1998

8

1984-1991

7

2. Room in roof insulation?

unknown 6

all elements 150mm

5

all elements 100mm

4

all elements 50mm

3

no insulation

2

flat ceiling only

1

3. Room in roof insulation thickness?

150mm

6

100mm

5

75mm

4

50mm

3

25mm

2

12mm

1

i.e. the flat part of the ceiling of the room in roof

300mm> 9

250mm

8

200mm

7

4. Insulation depth at other parts of room in the roof?

unknown 4

150mm>

3

100mm

2

50mm

1

5. Room in roof floor area? (m2) please specify area: _______________m2

6. Roof room flat ceiling area? (m2) please specify area: _______________m2

7. Roof room sloping wall area? (m2) please specify area: _______________m2

8. Roof room stud wall area? (m2) please specify area: _______________m2

9. Roof room gable wall area? (m2) please specify area: _______________m2

APPENDIX C - CONSERVATORIES (RDSAP 9 : 91 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY)

1. Conservatory? separated

fixed heaters 4

separated no fixed heaters

3

not separated

2

no conservatory

1

2. Non Separated Conservatory Room Height?

3 storey

5

2½ storey

4

2 storey

3

1½ storey

2

1 storey

1

3. Non Separated Conservatory Double Glazed?

no 2

yes

1

4. Non Separated Conservatory Floor Area? (m2) please specify area: _______________m2

5. Non Separated Conservatory Glazed Perimeter? (m) please specify perimeter: ___________m

6. Number of Doors? please specify no: _________________

7. Number of Insulated Doors? please specify no: _________________

8. Insulated Door U-Value? please specify value: ______________

9. Percentage draught-proofed? please specify %: _________________%


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APPENDIX D - EXTENSIONS (RDSAP 9 : 91 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY) 1. Number of Extensions: Specify No. ___________________

EXTENSION 1 EXTENSION 1 MEASUREMENT GRID

1a. Were dimensions measured internally or externally?

external 2

internal

1

MAIN PROPERTY Floor Area (m2) Room Height (m) Heat Loss Wall Perimeter (m)

Lowest Floor

1st Floor

2nd Floor

3rd Floor

Remaining Floor

Room in Roof

2. Extension 1 age?

1976-1983 6

1965-1975 5

1950-1964

4

1930-1949

3

1919-1929

2

pre-1919

1

2008-

onwards 11

2003-2007

10

1999-2002

9

1992-1998

8

1984-1991

7

3. Extension 1 Floor construction?

n/a 5

unknown

4

suspended not timber

3

solid

2

suspended timber

1

4. Extension 1 Lowest floor details?

above partially heated/

intermittently heated space 6

above

unheated space 5

exposed to

air 4

same dwelling

below 3

another

dwelling below 2

ground floor 1

5. Extension 1 Floor insulation?

n/a 4

unknown

3

retro-fitted

2

as built

1

6. Extension 1 Floor insulation thickness?

unknown 4

150mm

3

100mm

2

50mm

1

7. Extension 1 Wall construction?

cob

7

timber frame

6

system build 5

granite or whinstone

4

stone/ sandstone

3

solid brick or other stone

2

cavity

1

8. Extension 1 Wall insulation?

unknown

7

as built

6

external

5

internal

4

filled cavity - internal

3

filled cavity - external

2

filled cavity

1

9. Extension 1 Wall insulation thickness?

unknown 4

150mm

3

100mm

2

50mm

1

10. Extension 1 Drylining?

unknown 3

no

2

yes

1

11. Extension 1 Cavity wall type?

n/a 5

conservatories or other obvious

obstruction 4

high exposure 3

high rise

2

system build

1

12. Extension 1 Secondary wall type?

no 2

yes

1

EXTENSION 1 SECONDARY WALL - IF SECONDARY WALL TYPE PRESENT ANSWER QUESTIONS 13A - 13E BELOW 13a. Extension 1

Secondary wall construction?

cob

7

timber frame

6

system build 5

granite or whinstone

4

stone/ sandstone

3

solid brick or other stone

2

cavity

1

13b. Extension 1 Secondary wall insulation?

unknown 7

as built

6

external

5

internal

4

filled cavity - internal

3

filled cavity - external

2

filled cavity

1

13c. Extension 1 Is secondary wall sheltered?

no 2

yes

1

13d. Extension 1 Secondary wall age?

1976-1983

6

1965-1975 5

1950-1964

4

1930-1949

3

1919-1929

2

pre-1919

1

2008-

onwards 11

2003-2007

10

1999-2002

9

1992-1998

8

1984-1991

7

13e. Extension 1 Secondary wall area (m2)? Specify Area ___________________m2


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APPENDIX D - EXTENSIONS (RDSAP 9 : 91 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY) ROOF CONSTRUCTION 14. Extension 1

Roof construction?

partially heated space

7

other dwelling above

6

same dwelling above 5

pitched - thatched

4

pitched slates or tiles (no loft

access) 3

pitched slates or tiles (loft

access) 2

flat

1

15. Extension 1 Roof insulation?

not applicable

6

unknown

5

none

4

flat roof insulation

3

rafters

2

joists

1

16. Extension 1 Roof insulation thickness at joists?

150mm

6

100mm

5

75mm

4

50mm

3

25mm

2

12mm

1

300mm> 9

250mm

8

200mm

7

17. Extension 1 Rafter insulation thickness?

unknown 4

150mm>

3

100mm

2

50mm

1

18. Extension 1 Flat roof insulation?

unknown 4

150mm>

3

100mm

2

50mm

1

EXTENSION 1 DOORS AND WINDOWS 19. Extension 1 Number of Doors? Specify No. ___________________

20. Extension 1 Number of Insulated Doors? Specify No. ___________________

21. Extension 1 Insulated Door U-Value a. Door 1 Specify Value _________________

b. Door 2 Specify Value _________________

22. Extension 1 Percentage draught-proofed? Specify _________________%

23. Extension 1 Windows Area? much more than typical 5

much less than typical

4

more than typical

3

less than typical

2

typical

1

24. Extension 1 Percentage Multiple Glazed i.e. double/triple glazed (0-100%) please specify %: _________________%

25. Extension 1 Glazing Type?

don’t know

7

triple glazing

6

secondary glazing

5

DG - unknown date

4


3

DG pre-2003

2

single

1

26. Extension 1 If Windows Areas Much Larger/Smaller No. of Windows? please specify no: _______________

APPENDIX E - PHOTOVOLTAIC (RDSAP 9 : 91 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY)

1. Photovoltaic Information? PV CELLS KW Orientation Elevation Over-shading

PV 1

PV 2 PV 3



APPENDIX D :

THE SCOTTISH HOUSING QUALITY STANDARD AND EESSH

An updated definition of the Scottish Housing Quality Standard and associated guidance was issued

by the Scottish Government in March 2011. As it currently stands the Scottish Housing Quality

Standard contains 55 elements and 9 sub elements distributed across 5 quality categories. The table

below provides a summary of the SHQS requirements.

SHQS ELEMENT REFERENCE

DESCRIPTION OF ELEMENTS ELEMENT TYPE

MUST BE COMPLIANT WITH THE TOLERABLE STANDARD - 12 ELEMENTS SHQS 1. Structural Stability. Internal, common element or external to

dwelling. SHQS 2. Rising damp and penetrating damp. Internal to dwelling.

SHQS 3. Lighting, ventilation and heating. Internal to dwelling.

SHQS 4. Wholesome water supply. Internal to dwelling.

SHQS 5. Sink with hot and cold water Internal to dwelling.

SHQS 6. Water or waterless closet. Internal to dwelling.

SHQS 7. Bath and/or shower and wash hand basin with hot and cold water.

Internal to dwelling.

SHQS 8. Foul and surface water drainage. Internal or external to dwelling or common element.

SHQS 9. Facilities for cooking food. Internal to dwelling.

SHQS 10. Access to external doors and outbuildings. Common element

SHQS 11. Electrical installations. Internal or external to dwelling.

SHQS 12. Thermal insulation. Internal to dwelling.

MUST BE FREE FROM SERIOUS DISREPAIR - 18 ELEMENTS SHQS 13. Wall Structure. External to dwelling or common element.

SHQS 14. Internal floor structures. Internal to dwelling.

SHQS 15. Foundations. External to dwelling or common element.

SHQS 16. Roof structure. External to dwelling or common element.

SHQS 17. Principal Roof Covering. External to dwelling or common element.

SHQS 18. Chimney Stacks External to dwelling or common element.

SHQS 19. Flashings External to dwelling or common element.

SHQS 20. Rainwater goods (gutters & downpipes). External to dwelling or common element.

SHQS 21. External Wall Finish. External to dwelling common element.

SHQS 22. Common access Decks/Galleries/Balustrades. Common element.

SHQS 23. Common access stairs and landings. Common element.

SHQS 24. Individual dwelling balconies and verandas. External to dwelling.

SHQS 25. Attached garages of individual dwellings. External to dwelling.

SHQS 26. Internal stairs of individual dwellings. Internal to dwelling.

SHQS 27. Damp Proof Course. External to dwelling.

SHQS 28. Windows and doors of individual dwellings. External to dwelling.

SHQS 29. Common windows and common roof lights. Common element.

SHQS 30. Underground drainage. External to dwelling or common element.

MUST BE ENERGY EFFICIENT - 5 ELEMENTS, 2 SUB-ELEMENTS SHQS 31. Cavity wall insulation. External to dwelling or common element.



SHQS ELEMENT REFERENCE

DESCRIPTION OF ELEMENTS ELEMENT TYPE

SHQS 32. At least 100mm of existing loft insulation to e.g. glass wool or equivalent (or 270mm for first time insulation or first time additional insulation or as a further measure to reduce carbon emissions).

Internal to dwelling or common element.

SHQS 33. Hot water tank and pipe insulation & cold water tank insulation as an ancillary measure.

Internal dwelling.

SHQS 34A. Full Central Heating. Internal dwelling.

SHQS 34B. Efficient Central Heating. Internal dwelling.

SHQS 35. An energy efficiency rating of either National Home Energy Rating (NHER) 5 or Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) 2001 of 50 (gas systems) or 60 (electric systems).

Internal dwelling.

MUST HAVE MODERN FACILITIES AND SERVICES - 5 ELEMENTS, 7 SUB-ELEMENTS SHQS 36A. Bathroom Condition : Wash Hand Basin and Related

Fittings. Internal dwelling.

SHQS 36B. Bathroom Condition : Bath and/or Shower and Related Fittings.

Internal dwelling.

SHQS 36C. Bathroom Condition : Main WC and Fittings. Internal dwelling.

SHQS 36D. Bathroom Condition : Hot & Cold Water Supply to Wash Hand Basin and Bath/Shower.

Internal dwelling.

SHQS 37A. Kitchen Condition : Sink and Related Fittings. Internal dwelling.

SHQS 37B. Kitchen Condition : Storage Cabinets and Worktops Internal dwelling.

SHQS 37C. Kitchen Condition : Hot & Cold Water Supply to Sink. Internal dwelling.

SHQS 38. Kitchen Facilities : Safe Working Arrangements. Internal dwelling.

SHQS 39. Kitchen Facilities : Adequate Electrical Sockets. Internal dwelling.

SHQS 40. Kitchen Facilities : Adequate Food Storage Space. Internal dwelling.

MUST BE HEALTHY, SAFE AND SECURE - 15 ELEMENTS SHQS 41. Lead free pipe work. Internal dwelling.

SHQS 42. Mechanical ventilation in kitchen and bathroom (under a limited range of circumstances).

Internal dwelling.

SHQS 43. External noise insulation (under a limited range of circumstances).

Internal dwelling.

SHQS 44. Safe smoke alarms/detectors. Internal dwelling.

SHQS 45. Safe electrical system. Internal dwelling.

SHQS 46. Safe gas/oil system and appliances. Internal dwelling.

SHQS 47. Safe lifts. Common element.

SHQS 48. Safe lobbies, halls, passages (internal only). Common element (internal only).

SHQS 49. Safe individual dwelling/common paths, paved areas, courts laundry and drying areas.

External to dwelling or common element.

SHQS 50. Safe refuse chutes/chambers (multi-store flats) only. Common element.

SHQS 51. Safe bin stores. Common element.

SHQS 52. Adequate common lighting (generally urban areas) public lighting (generally rural areas).

Common internal or external element.

SHQS 53. Secure individual dwelling door locks (to both front and rear individual doors if applicable).

External dwelling.

SHQS 54. Secure common external front door entry system (and/or concierge).

Common external element.

SHQS 55. Secure common external front and rear access doors in a good state of repair (flatted properties only).

Common external element.

The recently published energy efficiency standard for social housing (EESSH) sets out new

energy efficiency ratings to be achieved by social landlords by 2020. These ratings have now

been incorporated within the SHQS (SHQS35) in the revised guidance issued by the Scottish

Government in April 2015. The revised rating regime is as follows:



PROPERTY TYPE FUEL TYPE

GAS ELECTRIC SAP 2009 SAP 2009

Flat 69 65 Four-in-Block 65 65 House 69 65 Detached 60 60

Rating requirements for non-gas and electric fuels remain unchanged from previously defined

SHQS thresholds.



APPENDIX E: THE TOLERABLE STANDARD

The Tolerable Standard was introduced in the 1969 Housing (Scotland) Act and updated by the 1987,

2001 and 2006 Acts. The current Tolerable Standard contains 12 items. A dwelling meets the

Tolerable Standard if it:

Is structurally stable.

Is substantially free from rising or penetrating damp.

Has satisfactory provision for natural and artificial light, for ventilation and for heating.

Has satisfactory thermal insulation.

Has an adequate piped supply of wholesome water within the house.

Has a sink provided with a satisfactory supply of both hot and cold water within the

house.

Has a WC or waterless closet available for the exclusive use of the occupants of the

house suitably located within the house.

Has a fixed bath/shower and a wash-hand basin all with a satisfactory supply of hot

and cold water suitably located within the house.

Complies with the relevant requirements in relation to electrical installation and

supply.

Has an effective system for the drainage and disposal of foul and surface water.

Has satisfactory facilities for the cooking of food within the house.

Has satisfactory access to all external doors and outbuildings.



APPENDIX F: GLOSSARY OF TERMS Age of Dwelling

The date of construction of the oldest part of the dwelling.

Bedroom Standard

The bedroom standard is the same as that used by the General Household Survey, and is calculated

as follows:

• a separate bedroom is allocated to each co-habiting couple, any other person

aged 21 or over, • each pair of young persons aged 10-20 of the same sex, • and each pair of children under 10 (regardless of sex); • unpaired young persons aged 10-20 are paired with a child under 10 of the

same sex or, if possible, allocated a separate bedroom; • any remaining unpaired children under 10 are also allocated a separate

bedroom. The calculated standard for the household is then compared with the actual number of bedrooms

available for its sole use to indicate deficiencies or excesses. Bedrooms include bed-sitters, box

rooms and bedrooms which are identified as such by informants even though they may not be in use

as such.

Central Heating Full central heating is defined as where the whole dwelling, or rooms representing more than 50% of

the total floor area, is heated from one main source.

Common Access

A structure with common access is a building where two or more flats or maisonettes share either a

common entrance with or without stair access, or an external staircase, whether or not there is a flat

(or flats) with its own entrance door elsewhere in the same block. The sharing of footpaths and

external steps at ground level is excluded from this assessment.

Common Block

A group of dwellings with a shared access to two or more dwellings under the same roof and where

the cost of repairs to common parts may be apportioned on a dwelling basis. This should include

mixed uses under the same roof, such as shops or offices, where a similar proportion of costs applies.

For the purposes of this survey, surveyors determined the common block (which must include the

selected dwelling) on the basis of the smallest repeating unit served by one common stair or close.



Dwelling A dwelling is a self-contained unit of accommodation. This generally means it will be structurally

separate behind its own front door, with the occupant(s) able to get in and out without passing through

anyone else’s living quarters. Flats in purpose-built pre-1919 tenement blocks with shared facilities

in the close are regarded as single dwellings for the purposes of this survey.

Fuel Poverty

The concept of fuel poverty used in this report is based on a theoretical calculation of how much it

would cost to heat a dwelling according to a specified regime. It does not utilise information on how

much a household actually spends on fuel. In reality households may choose to heat their dwellings

in a different manner to that assumed in the model. Room

A room is the basic survey unit for the interior of the dwelling. The physical inspection was confined

to habitable rooms. Habitable rooms provide the living accommodation of the dwelling. They include

living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, playrooms or studies, kitchens (whether or not in current use)

and/or a scullery, if it is used for cooking. Dual purpose rooms such as a living room with an open

plan stairwell are also included.

Rooms divided by curtains or portable screens count as a single room, but rooms divided by double

doors or a fixed/sliding partition count as two. Similarly, if an extension has been built onto an

existing room then the space created is a single room.

The following are not defined as habitable rooms within the SHQS 2002:

• Bathrooms, toilets and closets.

• Stairs, halls, landings or other circulation spaces.

• Utility rooms and store rooms.

• Attic or basement spaces which are basically storerooms but may have been used

occasionally as habitable accommodation.

• Conservatories (whether heated or not).

• ‘Rooms’ in outbuildings which are attached to the dwelling but are only accesses from the

outside of the building.

Tenure

The nature of a person’s occupation of the dwelling. Three categories are used for most reporting

purposes:



• Owner-occupied

• Private rented

• Registered Social Landlord

Owners/private rented are subdivided into the following categories: Ex-Right-to-Buy and Non Right-to-

Buy owners.

Type of Dwelling

Dwellings are classified by surveyors into the following categories:

Detached houses No other dwelling adjoins any part of the structure.

Semi-detached houses A house that is only attached to one other dwelling. The two dwellings

taken together should be detached from any other dwellings.

Terraced houses A house forming part of a block where at least one house is attached to

two or more dwelling units.

Tenements Flats within a block with shared access (i.e. a common stair serving

two or more flats). Generally not over four storeys in height.

4-in-a-block Each flat in the block has its own independent access. Flats on the

upper level are on external stair.

Tower/slab Maisonettes and flats in a multi storey or tower with five or more levels.

Typical examples would be 1960’s high rise flats in the major cities.

Conversion Flats resulting from the conversion of a house or former non-residential

building (e.g. warehouse). NB this does not refer to flatted

accommodation which has been converted into a different number or

layout of flats these are classified according to the flat type.

Vacant Dwellings

The assessment of whether or not a dwelling was vacant was made at the time of the interviewer’s

visit. Clarification of vacancy was sought from neighbours. Two types of vacant property are used:

transactional vacancies: are those which, under normal market conditions, might be expected to

experience a relatively short period of vacancy before being bought or re-let;

problematic vacancies: are those which remain vacant for long periods or need work before they can

be re-occupied.

Vulnerable Households Households who are in receipt of the following benefits: Income Support; Income-based Job Seeker’s

Allowance; Housing Benefit; Council Tax Benefit; Working Families Tax Credit; Disabled Person’s Tax



Credit; Disability Living Allowance: Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit; War Disablement Pension,

Attendance Allowance, Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit, Pension Credit.

Documents

PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL HOUSE CONDITION SURVEY …