Musselburgh (EH21) is served by 18 registered property factors, managing approximately 3,396 properties. The market is led by Hacking & Paterson Management Services, James Gibb, and Scottish Woodlands, who between them manage 56% of registered properties in the area. 67% of factors have a clean or low-risk tribunal record. Customer ratings average 3.3★ across 39,343 reviews (ratings reflect the company overall, not a specific local office).
Largest Property Factors in Musselburgh
Based on registered properties in EH21 (Musselburgh). Source: Scottish Property Factor Register.
Highest Rated in Musselburgh
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 in EH21
Hacking & Paterson Management Services Limited
James Gibb Property Management Ltd
Scottish Woodlands Ltd
Residential Management Group Scotland Limited
Ross & Liddell Ltd
Newton Property Management Ltd
Taylor Martin Property Management Ltd
Charles White Limited
Trinity Factoring Services Ltd
FIRSTPORT PROPERTY SERVICES NO.17 LIMITED
Manor Estates Housing Association Ltd
Wheatley Homes East Limited
East Lothian Housing Association Ltd
Individually Designed Homes Ltd
Hillcrest Homes (Scotland) Ltd
Redpath Bruce Property Management Limited
Touchstone Corporate Property Services Limited
McNeill Maguire & McCreath Surveyors Limited
Choosing a Property Factor in Musselburgh
With 18 registered factors serving Musselburgh (EH21), choosing the right one matters. Here's what to look for:
- Tribunal track record — 67% of factors in Musselburgh have a clean or low-risk tribunal record. Check case history before committing.
- Customer reviews — 17 of 18 factors have published ratings, averaging 3.3★. 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 Lothians 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, or browse our guide to choosing a factor. Learn how we calculate tribunal risk ratings →