Property factors, also known as property managers, are employed by you and your co-owners to manage the common parts of your building. Property factors are governed by the Property Factors…
Insurance premiums can make up a large part of your factoring fee, so you'll want to check you are getting the best deal. By law, every flat owner must carry adequate…
In the summer of 2017, the Scottish Government carried out a review of the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011. This is a summary of what they found. Since the Property…
The Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 set up a detailed Code of Conduct which property managers must adhere to. This is a summary. Written Statement of Services A property factor (manager)…
If your factor uses an in-house trades firm, you may wonder how the factor ensures value for money. There are of course benefits in using an in-house firm. It avoids…
You should start the process of resolving complaints informally and work through the increasingly formal steps if you need. Start informally The first thing to do if you have a…
Many flats are self-factored. To get the best experience from this, you need to be well-organised and prepared to call on professional help when required. Many buildings self-factor as the owners…
Are you acting as a factor if you are a private landlord who arranges common repairs in blocks where you own a property? this guidance which was issued when the act…
Your tenement may have a basement, sometimes used for living accommodation or sometimes used for storage, cellars or wash-houses. These buildings will often also have a 'dunny' between the basement…
Adding insulation and draught-proofing can save money and the planet but in…
Recent research suggests that traditional solid stone or brick walls provide better…
Flat roofs can be found on buildings of all ages. They can…
On stone tenements, asphalt roofs are found on: 'high backs' - raised backcourt…
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