Repairs and improvements
You can find out here what the rules are for grants and loans for private home owners under a special scheme called the Scheme of Assistance.
There are also links to guidance available from the Scottish Government for tenants who are having problems getting repairs done; to the Scottish Government leaflet about the planning system and information about what help you are entitled to for adapting your home if you have disabilities.
The scheme of assistance for house repairs and adaptations
Information about the scheme of assistance that local authorities provide for improvement and repairs for privately owned houses or adaptations required because of a disability.
Scottish Government guide to the planning system
Link to web page and leaflet with information about how the planning system works and how to apply for planning permission.
Property factors providing services to homeowners
Information about the registration of property factors who provide services to homeowners, their code of conduct and the First-tier Tribunal in Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber) who investigate breaches of the code.
Websites providing support for homeowners who want to repair, improve or adapt their homes
Link to website that helps with housing repairs, improvements and adaptations for tenants, owner occupiers and crofters who are over 60 or who have a disability, and one that provides information and advice about common repairs.
House repairs: statutory notices and orders
This item discusses the major forms of statutory notices that may be served on privately owned property.