Active · PF000160 · Commercial · 29,662 properties

Speirs Gumley

Registered as Speirs Gumley Property Management Limited · Updated 25 May 2026
TPI Member Online portal Commercial Regional reach
3.1
306 reviews
29,662
Properties
9
Council areas
23/11
Cases / upheld
At a glance
At a Glance

Speirs Gumley is a regional property factor, managing approximately 29,662 properties across 9 areas of Scotland, with its largest presence in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire. Its portfolio spans 1,443 buildings, averaging 20.6 units each — mainly small blocks. It holds a GREEN risk rating with an adverse case rate of 3.7 per 10,000 properties — below the sector average of 4.5. Customer reviews average 3.1 stars across 306 Google and Trustpilot ratings. Positive signals: TPI member; 28-day notice period to switch; online homeowner portal.

Tribunal risk
GREEN
11 / 23
Top issue: Communication

Ratings & Reviews

3.1★ weighted average calculated from 173 Google + 133 Trustpilot reviews

Written Statement of Services

Management Fee
a management fee for the core management services described
Emergency Response
8 hours
Enquiry Response
7 working days
Complaint Response
7 working days
Billing Frequency
Quarterly
Notice Period
28 days
Insurance Commission
Insurance commission levels will be detailed on your insurance certificate.
Online Portal TPI Member Code of Conduct 2021 Property Managers Association Scotland Ltd, Financial Conduct Authority

Property Coverage

Speirs Gumley manages approximately 29,662 properties across 9 areas of Scotland.

Area Properties Market share
Glasgow 18,036 7%
Lanarkshire 3,995 11%
Ayrshire 2,110 9%
Edinburgh 1,641 <5%

Portfolio Profile

1,443
Buildings managed
20.6
Avg units / building
15
Median units / building

Building Size Distribution

563
1–10
451
11–25
307
26–50
121
51–100
1
100+

Distribution of managed buildings by unit count. Average building size: 20.6 units.

Tribunal Record

Since 2021
23
Cases
47%
Upheld
(avg: 51%)
3.7
Rate/10k
(avg: 4.5)
4
PFEOs
Enforcement
£2,226
Paid
Compensation
Communication
Top Issue
14 cases
All Complaint Types
Communication (14) Other (9) Maintenance (8) Consultation (6) Financial (6) Complaints Handling (4) Insurance (2)

Recent Decisions

FTS/HPC/PF/24/2943 2026-01-29
Dismissed
The Tribunal considered the evidence and found no breach of the Code of Conduct by the property factor and dismissed the homeowner's application.
"Having made the above findings the Tribunal refused the Application, found no breach of the Code or the Property Factor’s Duties and made no Property Factor Enforcement Order."
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FTS/HPC/PF/25/0097 2025-08-19
Dismissed
The homeowner alleged the property factor breached the Code of Conduct. The Tribunal determined the application without a hearing, finding that the property factor had not breached the Code and dismissed the application.
"The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Housing and Property Chamber decided that the application could be determined without a Hearing and that the property factors have not failed to comply with OSP6, OSP11 or Sections 2.7, 6.1, 6.4 and 6.12 of the Property Factors Code of Conduct effective from 16 August 2021."
Maintenance Communication Consultation Complaints Handling
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FTS/HPC/PF/25/1001 2025-08-15
Dismissed
The homeowner alleged the factor failed to comply with the Code of Conduct regarding communication and repairs related to a stonework project. The tribunal found the factor's communication clear and unambiguous, and the homeowner failed to apply for a grant, dismissing the application.
"The tribunal having considered the evidence presented in the application, in the written submission from the property factor and in the oral evidence presented by the homeowner at the hearing take the view that the homeowner has not established that the property factor has failed to comply with the Code of Conduct"
Communication Other
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Company Info

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Status Active
Incorporated 1982-06-01
Company No. SC078921
Accounts Up to date
Directors 4
Avg. Tenure 11.0 yrs

FAQ

Has Speirs Gumley had any tribunal cases?
Yes, Speirs Gumley has had 23 tribunal cases since 2021, with 47% of complaints upheld.
How do I make a complaint about Speirs Gumley?
First, raise your complaint directly with Speirs Gumley 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 Speirs Gumley?
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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