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Ross & Liddell

Registered as Ross & Liddell Ltd · Updated 25 May 2026
Commercial National reach
4.0
1007 reviews
47,645
Properties
15
Council areas
39/15
Cases / upheld
At a glance
At a Glance

Ross & Liddell is a national property factor, managing around 47,645 properties across 15 areas of Scotland, with its largest presence in Glasgow, the Lothians, Edinburgh. Its portfolio spans 2,477 buildings, averaging 19.2 units each — mainly small blocks. It holds a GREEN risk rating with an adverse case rate of 3.1 per 10,000 properties — below the sector average of 4.5. Customer reviews average 4.0 stars across 1,007 Google and Trustpilot ratings. Positive signals: 28-day notice period to switch.

Tribunal risk
GREEN
15 / 39
Top issue: Communication

Ratings & Reviews

4.0★ weighted average calculated from 64 Google + 943 Trustpilot reviews

Written Statement of Services

Management Fee
Our Management Fee covers the provision of our Core Management Services.
Emergency Response
as soon as practicably possible
Enquiry Response
1 working day
Complaint Response
5 working days
Billing Frequency
in accordance with the terms of the Deed of Conditions or DMS
Notice Period
28 days
Delegated Authority
£750
Insurance Commission
Takes 22.5% commission
Code of Conduct August 2021

Property Coverage

Ross & Liddell manages approximately 47,645 properties across 15 areas of Scotland.

Area Properties Market share
Glasgow 11,248 <5%
Lothians 10,861 22%
Edinburgh 7,704 11%
Fife 3,177 15%

Portfolio Profile

2,477
Buildings managed
19.2
Avg units / building
12
Median units / building

Building Size Distribution

1106
1–10
727
11–25
453
26–50
177
51–100
14
100+

Distribution of managed buildings by unit count. Average building size: 19.2 units.

Tribunal Record

Since 2021
39
Cases
38%
Upheld
(avg: 51%)
3.1
Rate/10k
(avg: 4.5)
7
PFEOs
Enforcement
£7,400
Paid
Compensation
Communication
Top Issue
25 cases
All Complaint Types
Communication (25) Maintenance (17) Other (11) Financial (7) Complaints Handling (6) Consultation (5) Insurance (3) Disclosure (1) Debt Recovery (1)

Recent Decisions

FTS/HPC/PF/25/0685 2026-01-09
PFEO Proposed
The Tribunal found the Factor in breach of the Code for failing to communicate a change in works to the homeowner, and proposes to issue a Property Factor Enforcement Order including compensation.
"the Tribunal proposes to make a PFEO."
£1,000 compensation
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FTS/HPC/PF/24/1702 2025-11-24
PFEO Proposed
The Tribunal found Ross & Liddell had breached the Code of Conduct and proposed a Property Factor Enforcement Order that included an apology and payment of £500 to the applicant.
"The Tribunal makes a Proposed Property Factor Enforcement Order in the above Application as follows: - The Respondent is to write to the Applicant take the following action: 1. Apologise for breaching their obligations under Section 6.4 of the relevant Code of Conduct. 2. Make a monetary payment of £500.00 to the Applicant as compensation for her inconvenience."
Communication
£500 compensation
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FTS/HPC/PF/24/3450 2025-10-29
PFEO Complied
The tribunal found the factor breached the code and proposed a PFEO, requiring the factor to pay compensation. The factor paid the compensation before the order was made, so the tribunal decided a PFEO was unnecessary.
"On 4 September 2025, following a Case Management Discussion held on 19 August 2025, the Tribunal made a Decision that the property factors had failed to comply with OPSP11 of the Property Factors Code of Conduct effective from 16 August 2021 and intimated that it proposed to make a Property Factor Enforcement Order."
£500 compensation
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Company Info

Companies House →
Status Active
Incorporated 1986-03-11
Company No. SC097770
Accounts Up to date
Directors 3
Avg. Tenure 14.7 yrs

FAQ

Has Ross & Liddell had any tribunal cases?
Yes, Ross & Liddell has had 39 tribunal cases since 2021, with 38% of complaints upheld.
How do I make a complaint about Ross & Liddell?
First, raise your complaint directly with Ross & Liddell 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 Ross & Liddell?
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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