Dumfries & Galloway is served by 15 registered property factors, managing approximately 4,867 properties. The market is led by Wheatley Homes South, Hacking & Paterson, and Loreburn Housing Association, who between them manage 72% of registered properties. 67% of factors have a clean or low-risk tribunal record. Customer ratings average 3.4★ across 27,152 reviews (ratings reflect the company overall, not a specific local office).
Largest Property Factors in Dumfries & Galloway
Based on registered properties in the Dumfries & Galloway area. Source: Scottish Property Factor Register.
Highest Rated in Dumfries & Galloway
By customer reviews (min. 25 reviews, 50+ local properties, company-wide ratings)
Largest Factors with Clean Records
Clean or low-risk tribunal rating, 50+ properties
Wheatley Homes South Limited
Hacking & Paterson Management Services Limited
Loreburn Housing Association Limited
FirstPort Property Services Scotland Limited
Greenbelt Group Limited
Irvine Housing Association Limited
FIRSTPORT PROPERTY SERVICES NO.17 LIMITED
Dumfries and Galloway Homes Limited
Galloway and Ayrshire Properties Ltd
Newton Property Management Ltd
Ross & Liddell Ltd
Blythswood Property Management Ltd
Choosing a Property Factor in Dumfries & Galloway
With 15 registered factors serving Dumfries & Galloway, choosing the right one matters. Here's what to look for:
- Tribunal track record — 67% of factors in Dumfries & Galloway have a clean or low-risk tribunal record. Check case history before committing.
- Customer reviews — 14 of 15 factors have published ratings, averaging 3.4★. 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 Dumfries & Galloway may offer faster response times for emergencies and inspections.
All property factors in Scotland must be registered on the Scottish Property Factor Register and comply with the Property Factors Code of Conduct. If you're unhappy with your current factor, read our step-by-step switching guide. Learn how we calculate tribunal risk ratings →