The aims of this study are: to provide information on the physical condition of Scotland's housing in both the public and the private sector; to assess the need for improvement and repair; to quantify and cost this need; to establish a national picture of house conditions; to derive a socio-economic profile of households; to identify areas for further policy development. Physical Survey: 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. Household Interview: tenure; repairs, improvements, grants; security; heating; accommodation current and preferred; household composition; housing costs; income, benefits, savings.