The regulator reported that 17 landlords have identified the presence of RAAC in some of the homes they provide to tenants, with 2,205 homes in total affected; this equates to around 0.4% of all homes provided by social landlords in Scotland. All of the landlords have now concluded their investigations into the presence of RAAC in their homes.

The 17 landlords that have identified the presence of RAAC in some of their homes, and the number of affected social rented homes, are:

Nicola Harcus, assistant director with the regulator, said: “We will continue to engage with those landlords who have identified RAAC in their homes to get appropriate assurance about their progress with their plans to manage that RAAC.”

RAAC is a lightweight structural construction material used between the 1950s and 1990s in the floors, walls and roofs of some buildings in Scotland, including some residential properties. It is no longer used in buildings in Scotland.

More information about RAAC and the risks associated with its use is available on the website of the Institution of Structural Engineers.

More information on the survey can be found on the regulator’s website.