How many property factors serve Ayrshire?

There are 46 registered property factors serving Ayrshire, managing approximately 29,934 properties in the area.

Who is the largest property factor in Ayrshire?

Newton is the largest property factor in Ayrshire, managing 3,587 registered properties (12% market share).

What is the best-rated property factor in Ayrshire?

Based on company-wide customer reviews with a minimum of 25 ratings, Thomson & Company is the highest-rated property factor in Ayrshire with a 4.7★ rating from 98 reviews, as of March 2026. Ratings reflect the company overall, not a specific local office.

How do I switch property factors in Ayrshire?

To switch property factors in Ayrshire, you typically need a majority vote from homeowners in your development. Read our step-by-step switching guide at https://comparefactors.co.uk/guides/how-to-switch-factors-scotland/ for the full process.

Property Factors in Ayrshire — Compare 46 Factors

Ayrshire is served by 46 registered property factors, managing approximately 29,934 properties. The market is led by Newton, Hacking & Paterson, and North Ayrshire Council, who between them manage 34% of registered properties. 65% of factors have a clean or low-risk tribunal record. Customer ratings average 3.5★ across 42,360 reviews (ratings reflect the company overall, not a specific local office).

Largest Property Factors in Ayrshire

Newton 3,587 3.9★ GREEN

Hacking & Paterson 3,564 2.5★ ORANGE

North Ayrshire Council 3,047 3.2★ CLEAN

Ross & Liddell 2,265 3.8★ GREEN

Atrium Initiatives 2,175 3.6★ CLEAN

Based on registered properties in the Ayrshire area. Source: Scottish Property Factor Register.

46 Registered factors

29,934 Properties managed

65% Clean or low-risk record

3.5★ Avg rating (company-wide)

Highest Rated in Ayrshire

By customer reviews (min. 25 reviews, 50+ local properties, company-wide ratings)

Thomson & Company 4.7★ (98 reviews)
Clydeport Properties 4.5★ (362 reviews)
Scottish Woodlands 4.5★ (11260 reviews)
Rentolease 4.4★ (87 reviews)
Shire Housing Association 4.1★ (32 reviews)

Largest Factors with Clean Records

Clean or low-risk tribunal rating, 50+ properties

Newton GREEN · 3,587 properties · 3.9★
North Ayrshire Council CLEAN · 3,047 properties · 3.2★
Ross & Liddell GREEN · 2,265 properties · 3.8★
Atrium Initiatives CLEAN · 2,175 properties · 3.6★
Speirs Gumley GREEN · 2,110 properties · 3.0★

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Newton Property Management Ltd

PF000108 Other

GREEN

3,587

Properties

Cases (2021+)

185

Postcodes

★ 2.9 (345 Google)

★ 4.3 (1008 Trustpilot)

Hacking & Paterson Management Services Limited

PF000288 Other

ORANGE

3,564

Properties

Cases (2021+)

201

Postcodes

★ 2.5 (703 Google)

★ 2.5 (266 Trustpilot)

North Ayrshire Council

PF000263 Local Authority

Council CLEAN

3,047

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

★ 3.2 (145 Google)

Ross & Liddell Ltd

PF000196 Other

GREEN

2,265

Properties

Cases (2021+)

188

Postcodes

★ 3.7 (3 Google)

★ 3.8 (854 Trustpilot)

Atrium Initiatives Limited

PF000189 Other

CLEAN

2,175

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

★ 3.6 (20 Google)

Speirs Gumley Property Management Limited

PF000160 Other

GREEN

2,110

Properties

Cases (2021+)

118

Postcodes

★ 2.3 (170 Google)

★ 4.2 (93 Trustpilot)

East Ayrshire Council

PF000382 Local Authority

Council CLEAN

1,437

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

★ 3.6 (66 Google)

Park Property Management Limited

PF000423 Other

CLEAN

1,417

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

★ 4.1 (123 Google)

★ 1.7 (91 Trustpilot)

James Gibb Property Management Ltd

PF000103 Other

ORANGE

981

Properties

Cases (2021+)

201

Postcodes

★ 2.0 (589 Google)

★ 2.1 (804 Trustpilot)

Scottish Woodlands Ltd

PF000121 Other

GREEN

968

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

★ 3.9 (13 Google)

★ 4.5 (11247 Trustpilot)

Ayrshire Housing

PF000260 Other

CLEAN

947

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

★ 3.7 (115 Google)

Shire Housing Association Limited

PF000373 Other

CLEAN

931

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

★ 4.1 (32 Google)

Irvine Housing Association Limited

PF000112 Other

CLEAN

920

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

★ 2.9 (35 Google)

Thomson & Company Property Management Services Ltd

PF000243 Other

CLEAN

751

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

★ 4.7 (98 Google)

Rentolease Property Management Ltd

PF000111 Other

GREEN

476

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

★ 4.4 (87 Google)

ANCHO Ltd

PF000346 Other

CLEAN

472

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

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Cunninghame Housing Association Limited

PF000210 Other

CLEAN

435

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

★ 2.3 (52 Google)

FIRSTPORT PROPERTY SERVICES NO.17 LIMITED

PF000211 Other

GREEN

425

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

★ 3.6 (22031 Trustpilot)

Toner and McCartney LLP

PF000543 Other

CLEAN

417

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

★ 4.1 (20 Google)

Greenbelt Group Limited

PF000191 Other

CLEAN

404

Properties

Cases (2021+)

107

Postcodes

★ 1.2 (95 Google)

★ 3.8 (1202 Trustpilot)

Redpath Bruce Property Management Limited

PF000110 Other

GREEN

353

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

★ 2.2 (104 Google)

★ 2.0 (13 Trustpilot)

Lorimer Property Group Ltd

PF000842 Other

RED

323

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

★ 3.0 (2 Google)

Westscot Living Limited

PF001008 Other

CLEAN

304

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

★ 3.7 (152 Google)

FirstPort Property Services Scotland Limited

PF000095 Other

ORANGE

196

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

★ 3.0 (212 Trustpilot)

Clydeport Properties Ltd

PF000354 Other

CLEAN

193

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

★ 4.5 (362 Google)

J. B. & G Forsyth Property Management Services

PF000187 Other

CLEAN

178

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

★ 1.7 (11 Google)

PMC Property Management & Lettings Ltd

PF000100 Other

CLEAN

132

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

★ 2.5 (88 Google)

★ 4.6 (27 Trustpilot)

Taylor Martin Property Management Ltd

PF000493 Other

CLEAN

118

Grierson Property Management Ltd

PF001106 Other

LIMITED

Properties

Cases (2021+)

Postcodes

★ 4.7 (7 Google)

Choosing a Property Factor in Ayrshire

With 46 registered factors serving Ayrshire, choosing the right one matters. Here's what to look for:

Tribunal track record — 65% of factors in Ayrshire have a clean or low-risk tribunal record. Check case history before committing.
Customer reviews — 41 of 46 factors have published ratings, averaging 3.5★. Note that ratings reflect the company as a whole, not a specific local office. Look at both the score and volume of reviews.
Written Statement of Services — every factor must provide a WSS detailing fees, services, and complaints procedures. Compare these before deciding.
Local presence — factors based in Ayrshire may offer faster response times for emergencies and inspections.

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