... Residential property Prices Transaction costs Voltage Scotland When carrying out an assessment of value, the actual price paid (the transaction price) whether for land, property or consumables, is undoubtedly the most reliable determinant of its value [1] . Any changes or anomalies in the way...

.../methodology/approach This paper examines the history of the North East of Scotland Public Sector Property Group (NESPSPG) since its inception in 2001 and examines its successes and its outstanding problems as a case study for the wider “Efficient Government” agenda. Findings The NESPSPG has been...

...Anthony Andrew; Michael Pitt Purpose The paper aims to explain the way the Scottish Executive, Scotland's devolved administration, transfers surplus property between its Departments, agencies and non‐departmental public bodies, which differs from the approach in England. Design/methodology...

... professionals involved in the use of the definition of “Existing use value for social housing”, and the “Tenanted market value” basis set out in guidelines for Scottish local authorities. Findings Using the experience in Scotland the paper considers some of the problems that can develop in practice...

... associations with non‐profit‐making status is also adding to pressure for quality improvement by raising tenant expectations. Presents a case study of a total quality management initiative implemented within a local authority in Scotland facing precisely these pressures. The success of the quality improvement...