Portobello (EH15) is served by 17 registered property factors, managing approximately 2,051 properties. The market is led by Ross & Liddell, James Gibb, and Hacking & Paterson Management Services, who between them manage 55% of registered properties in the area. 65% of factors have a clean or low-risk tribunal record. Customer ratings average 3.2★ across 4,579 reviews (ratings reflect the company overall, not a specific local office).
Largest Property Factors in Portobello
Based on registered properties in EH15 (Portobello). Source: Scottish Property Factor Register.
Highest Rated in Portobello
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 EH15
Ross & Liddell Ltd
James Gibb Property Management Ltd
Hacking & Paterson Management Services Limited
Charles White Limited
Manor Estates Housing Association Ltd
Trinity Factoring Services Ltd
Myreside Management Limited
McCarthy & Stone Management Services Limited
Touchstone Corporate Property Services Limited
YourLife Management Services Limited
The City of Edinburgh Council
Residential Management Group Scotland Limited
Simply Factors Limited
AboveBoard Homes Ltd
Fior Asset and Property Limited
Taylor Martin Property Management Ltd
McNeill Maguire & McCreath Surveyors Limited
Choosing a Property Factor in Portobello
With 17 registered factors serving Portobello (EH15), choosing the right one matters. Here's what to look for:
- Tribunal track record — 65% of factors in Portobello have a clean or low-risk tribunal record. Check case history before committing.
- Customer reviews — 15 of 17 factors have published ratings, averaging 3.2★. 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 Edinburgh 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 →