Why is regular gutter cleaning so important?

Why is regular gutter cleaning so important?

Keeping on top of your property maintenance can be a time-consuming job for homeowners, especially when you have external elements to consider that can be made much worse during bad weather. It’s easy to forget the importance of regular gutter cleaning until it’s too...
A guide to the Property Factors Act (Scotland) 2011

A guide to the Property Factors Act (Scotland) 2011

The Scottish Government first introduced the Property Factors Act in 2011, before amending the ‘code of conduct’ portion in 2021.   The Act seeks to ensure transparency and understanding between factors and homeowners, while also giving the latter recourse to...
Is having a factored property good for home value?

Is having a factored property good for home value?

Does living in a factored building increase your home value? Many factors affect the value of your property and how sellable it is at any given time, such as whether or not your house or development is maintained by a property factor.   Many factors which are...
What is the average factor fee in Scotland?

What is the average factor fee in Scotland?

When it comes to selecting the right factor for your property, price can be a huge deciding point. Unfortunately for homeowners, there is much more to consider, and the factoring world can be overwhelming.   In a previous blog, we’ve taken you through what it...
What you need to know about selling your factored property

What you need to know about selling your factored property

What do property factors do?   Property factors provide a service to homeowners in buildings with shared spaces like apartment complexes, and tenements. Typically factors ensure that shared areas like stairways, doorways, lifts, roofing and guttering and possibly...