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James Gibb

Registered as James Gibb Property Management Ltd · Updated 25 May 2026
TPI Member Online portal Commercial National reach
2.5
1473 reviews
53,795
Properties
14
Council areas
106/63
Cases / upheld
At a glance
At a Glance

James Gibb holds an ORANGE risk rating based on 33 Property Factor Enforcement Orders and 106 tribunal cases decided since 2021, primarily involving communication and maintenance issues. That's 11.7 adverse cases per 10,000 properties managed (sector average: 4.5). Compensation ordered totals £27,400 in the same period. They are a national factor managing around 53,795 properties across 14 areas of Scotland, with its largest presence in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Customer reviews average 2.5 stars across 1,473 Google and Trustpilot ratings.

Tribunal risk
ORANGE
63 / 106
Top issue: Communication

Written Statement of Services

Management Fee
detailed in Section 07 of your Development Schedule
Emergency Response
24 hours
Routine Response
7 working days
Enquiry Response
5 working days
Complaint Response
10 working days
Billing Frequency
detailed in Section 10 of your Development Schedule
Notice Period
Section 15 of your Development Schedule
Delegated Authority
as detailed in Section 02 of your Development Schedule
Insurance Commission
Commissions for the provision and management of insurance products are detailed in Section 12 of your Development Schedule.
Online Portal ↗ Mobile App: James Gibb+ TPI Member Code of Conduct August 2021 PMAS

Property Coverage

James Gibb manages approximately 53,795 properties across 14 areas of Scotland.

Area Properties Market share
Edinburgh 11,675 17%
Glasgow 9,981 <5%
Lothians 3,316 8%

Portfolio Profile

2,321
Buildings managed
23.2
Avg units / building
16
Median units / building

Building Size Distribution

782
1–10
767
11–25
528
26–50
230
51–100
14
100+

Distribution of managed buildings by unit count. Average building size: 23.2 units.

Tribunal Record

Since 2021
106
Cases
59%
Upheld
(avg: 51%)
11.7
Rate/10k
(avg: 4.5)
33
PFEOs
Enforcement
£26,900
Paid
Compensation
Communication
Top Issue
72 cases
All Complaint Types
Communication (72) Maintenance (51) Complaints Handling (37) Other (34) Financial (32) Insurance (13) Consultation (12) Debt Recovery (7) Disclosure (4)

Recent Decisions

The homeowner made several complaints that the tribunal found were either unsubstantiated or of a minor nature. The tribunal dismissed the applications without finding any breaches or issuing any orders.
"The tribunal has determined that it cannot find any evidence of any failures relating to the property factor’s duties nor any evidence of any breach of the Code of conduct which would require it to make a property factor enforcement order, and the tribunal dismisses the applications"
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FTS/HPC/PF/23/2446 2026-02-24
PFEO Proposed
The tribunal found the factor in breach of the Code of Conduct and proposed to issue a Property Factor Enforcement Order.
"Accordingly, the Tribunal proposes to make a Property Factor Enforcement Order in terms of the Section 19(2)(a) Notice attached to this Decision."
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FTS/HPC/PF/25/3218 2026-01-28
Dismissed
The Tribunal dismissed the application because the applicant failed to participate in the proceedings, including not attending the case management discussion or responding to communications.
"The Tribunal decided that the Applicant had therefore failed to co-operate with the First-tier tribunal to such an extent that they could not deal with the proceedings fairly and justly and therefore and in terms of s.27 (2) (b) of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Housing and Property Chamber rules of Procedure 2017 the application is dismissed."
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Company Info

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Status Active
Incorporated 2006-03-23
Company No. SC299465
Accounts Up to date
Directors 5
Avg. Tenure 3.3 yrs

FAQ

Has James Gibb had any tribunal cases?
Yes, James Gibb has had 106 tribunal cases since 2021, with 59% of complaints upheld.
How do I make a complaint about James Gibb?
First, raise your complaint directly with James Gibb using their formal complaints procedure (required by law to be in their Written Statement of Services). If unresolved after 8 weeks, you can apply to the Housing & Property Chamber. Visit housingandpropertychamber.scot to start an application. Our complaints guide explains the full process including template letters.
How do I switch away from James Gibb?
To change property factors, you'll need a majority vote from property owners in your development (typically at an AGM or EGM). The new factor must be registered with the Scottish Property Factor Register. Our switching guide explains the full process step-by-step.
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