Written Question · S1W-00277 · Session 1
Whether it intends to provide an estimate of the number of residential properties held under long leasehold tenure in Scotland, and whether…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it intends to provide an estimate of the number of residential properties held under long leasehold tenure in Scotland, and whether it intends to introduce interim law reforms to provide security of tenure to tenants under such leases where those leases are close to expiry.
The answer
I refer Mr Ewing to the reply I gave on 19 July to question S1W-00275. We have no plans for interim measures.To provide an estimate of the number of residential properties held under long leasehold tenure in Scotland would require considerable research in the Register of Sasines and the Land Register. We do not think this necessary at present, as any review by the Commission will concern the same principles, no matter how many properties are affected.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-00277 by reference.