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Aberdeen City Council

Updated 25 May 2026
Local Authority Local reach
2.8
72 reviews
3,155
Properties
1
Council area
1/1
Cases / upheld
At a glance
At a Glance

Aberdeen City Council manages factoring for approximately 3,155 council-owned properties in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire. Residents of council-factored blocks typically cannot choose a different factor, so the usual switching advice doesn't apply. 1 tribunal case has been decided against them since 2021, including 1 PFEO. Reviews average 2.8 stars across 72 ratings — note these cover council services generally, not just factoring.

Tribunal risk
GREEN
1 / 1
Top issue: Communication

Ratings & Reviews

Written Statement of Services

Property Coverage

Aberdeen City Council manages approximately 3,155 properties across 1 area of Scotland.

Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire 3,155 properties · 14% market share · 5th largest factor

Portfolio Profile

40
Buildings managed
78.9
Avg units / building
72
Median units / building

Building Size Distribution

1
1–10
0
11–25
7
26–50
21
51–100
11
100+

Distribution of managed buildings by unit count. Average building size: 78.9 units.

Tribunal Record

Since 2021
1
Cases
100%
Upheld
(avg: 51%)
3.2
Rate/10k
(avg: 4.5)
1
PFEOs
Enforcement
£0
Paid
Compensation
Communication
Top Issue
1 case
All Complaint Types
Communication (1) Maintenance (1) Disclosure (1) Complaints Handling (1) Other (1)

Recent Decisions

FTS/HPC/PF/21/2375 2022-07-06
PFEO Pending
The tribunal found that Aberdeen City Council, the Property Factor, breached several sections of the Code of Conduct and also failed to carry out its property factor duties. The tribunal proposed a Property Factor Enforcement Order.
"The Property Factor has failed to comply with Sections 1, 2.1, 2.3 and 2.5 of the 2012 Code and OSP 4 of the 2021 Code. The Property Factor has also failed to carry out its property factor duties."
Communication Maintenance Disclosure Complaints Handling Other
⚠ PFEO issued
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FAQ

Has Aberdeen City Council had any tribunal cases?
Yes, Aberdeen City Council has had 1 tribunal case since 2021, with 100% of complaints upheld.
How do I make a complaint about Aberdeen City Council?
First, raise your complaint directly with Aberdeen City Council 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.
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