Study title

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The aims of this study are:
to provide information on the physical condition of Scotland's housing in both the public and the private sector;
to assess the need for improvement and repair;
to quantify and cost this need;
to establish a national picture of house conditions;
to derive a socio-economic profile of households;
to identify areas for further policy development.
Main Topics:

Physical Survey:
dwelling description; characterisitcs of common block; locality; repairs required/defects; amenities; services and fittings; heating and insulation; common access repairs and condition; external construction, repairs and features; Tolerable Standard; repair costs.
Household Interview:
tenure; repairs, improvements, grants; security; heating; accommodation current and preferred; household composition; housing costs; income, benefits, savings.