Edinburgh Statutory Notice report reveals £27m gap

This article on the ongoing Edinburgh Council Property saga was featured on BBC Newsnight Scotland on Tuesday evening, which you might catch on the BBC iPlayer - or read it here - and perhaps ponder a moment on just how lucky we have been to have had such a narrow escape!

That said, we do still have a long way to go to get our own repairs done, so please let me know that you will attend our next meeting scheduled for Sunday 24 February 2013 at 5pm by RSVPing to bsora@hotmail.co.uk by this weekend.

Thanks.

Catriona   

Thur 28 Feb 2013 - Property Repair and Maintenance Event at ESPC

As mentioned at our AGM last week, there is another of these FREE Property Repair and Maintenance Events taking place along at the ESPC in George Street on Thursday 28 February 2013 at 5.15pm.

I attended the November version of the event and it was certainly very interesting in getting a better understanding of some of the more technical and detailed aspects of our responsibilities and what we are dealing with, as well as reassurance that what we are doing is indeed the correct way to proceed.

I'd really encourage you to attend - book here: 

Catriona
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BSORA

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Living in a tenement?

Have you considered the best way to maintain the communal building in which you live to protect your property from damp or other such problems, particularly during the winter months?

Or worry about how to go about fixing repairs on your shared building now that the council's statutory notices are no longer issued? Is there funding available for your property?
Come along to our free event where you can speak to knowledgeable professionals who can put you on the right track.

Property repair and maintenance event

Date: Thursday 28 February

Venue: ESPC Showroom, 85 George Street, Edinburgh

Reception: 5.15pm

Speakers:5.30pm-6.45pm

Surgery and Q&A:6.45pm-7.30pm

Free event - refreshments provided

 
About the event

Hypostyle Architects has worked with homeowners for many years providing a professional service to help them repair and maintain their properties.

ESPC has teamed up with Hypostyle to host a Property Maintenance Event to provide homeowners with the tools required to assess their building's condition, and demonstrate how to carry out repairs and ensure correct maintenance of their property. This means you don't have to worry about any sudden large bills dues to degrading buildings.

Speakers

We have five excellent speakers who will each talk for around 10 minutes:

Jo Parry, Conservation Architect, Hypostyle Architects

Learn about the importance of repairing properties and advice on how to get started.

Fiona McDonald, Edinburgh World Heritage

The grant aided projects available within the EWH site.

Graeme Millar, NFRC

Advice on best roof repair practice.

Alex Stark, Stone Federation

Identifying defective stonework and the process of its repair/replacement.

Dorothy Hoskins, Historic Scotland

Advice on appropriate repair and maintenance, covering all key areas of your building and the HS Inform guides available to help.

Simon Roberts, Scottish Government

Fundamental information on the Tenement Act, encouraging owners to work together with their neighbours.

After the speakers

Mingle and talk to the experts who can answer any of your specific questions or concerns, plus pick up information packs. In addition Edinburgh World Heritage will be there on the night who can provide details regarding any funding available for the preservation of selected properties in and around Edinburgh.
Perhaps you fancy learning more about building maintenance so that you can spot any potential work before it gets worse.

Book a space at the free event

For information about the event or to book a space contact Jo Parry of Hypostyle at conservation@hypostyle.co.uk or call 0131 555 0688.
Places are limited so book fast to make sure your home is protected over the winter!