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…
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 established the requirement for a detailed Code of Conduct which property managers must adhere to. This is a summary of the Code of Conduct.…
If your factor uses an in-house trades firm, you may wonder how the factor ensures value for money. There are of course benefits to 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? The Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 s2 Guidance from…
What happens when a factoring business shuts down and owners are transferred to another firm? Are your funds protected if the factor goes out of business? We've never known a…
Text by Iain Cairns and Emma Miller, University of Strathclyde What are property factors? The Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 defines property factors as follows: Property factors, also known as…
The first short talk of the day was delivered by architect Ingvar Maxwell, who explored the history of stone in Scottish buildings from the prehistoric age until the 20th century. He explained how…
Mortgage lenders now require that those buying flats with cladding to provide…
Your tenement may have a basement, sometimes used for living accommodation or…
Insulation, draught-proofing and improved glazing can save money, improve comfort and reduce…
Recent research suggests that traditional solid stone or brick walls provide better…
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