Scottish House Condition Survey, 1991

<P>Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.</P>&nbsp;<br>The aims of this study are:<br>
to provide information on the physical condition of Scotland's housing in both the public and the private sector;<br>
to assess the need for improvement and repair;<br>
to quantify and cost this need;<br>
to establish a national picture of house conditions;<br>
to derive a socio-economic profile of households;<br>
to identify areas for further policy development.<br><B>Main Topics</B>:<BR><br>Physical Survey:<br>
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.<br>
Household Interview:<br>
tenure; repairs, improvements, grants; security; heating; accommodation current and preferred; household composition; housing costs; income, benefits, savings.