Data and methodology

1. To provide vacancy rates for each use of stock, the stock reported in stock 2 return is used. In a small number of cases the total stock reported in the stock 2 data collection, focusing on the normal use of stock do not match exactly the stock 1 return (used for tsStockType and tsStockAge). This is due to how the data were provided, data quality checks have since been added to the publication process. In these instances, the difference is minimal (less than 0% difference).
2. Up until 2010, normal use stock included ‘other’ properties not available for normal use but not easily categorised into temporary homeless accommodation, stock to be demolished, low demand, or stock to be modernised. ‘Other’ units represent a very small number of units.
3. Prior to 2025, Edinburgh could not give a breakdown on vacant normal use letting stock.