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Aberdeen City Council

Updated 9 October 2026
No insurance commission Local Authority Local reach
2.7★
69 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 2.7 stars across 69 ratings — note these cover council services generally, not just factoring.

Tribunal risk
GREEN
1 / 1
Top issue: Communication
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Ratings & Reviews

Written Statement of Services

How Aberdeen City Council's statement compares: emergency response 4h vs industry median 4.0h; insurance commission: none taken. See how all 80 statements compare →

Management Fee
£70.40 / year
Emergency Response
4 hours
Urgent Response
High Priority - 3 working days; Urgent Repair - 10 working days
Routine Response
24 working days
Enquiry Response
5 working days
Complaint Response
5 working days
Billing Frequency
Quarterly
Notice Period
No owner notice period stated: dismissal per Title Deeds or a majority vote under the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004. The Council may terminate on at least 6 months' notice.
Delegated Authority
Figure redacted in published statement ('less than £x per flat')
Insurance Commission
No commission taken
No Mandatory Float No Insurance Commission

Areas Covered

Aberdeen City Council's coverage spans 1 area of Scotland (from our coverage mapping).

Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire 3,155 mapped 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
(median: 50%)
4.8
Adjusted rate/10k
(median: 6.6)
1
PFEOs
Enforcement
£1,200
Paid
Compensation
Communication
Top Issue
1 case

Rating basis: Only 1 adverse case and no PFEO breaches (low-volume cap). Unweighted adverse rate: 3.2 per 10,000 properties. How we calculate this →

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 Complied
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
£1,200 compensation ⚠ 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 the factor refuses or unreasonably delays after you notify them in writing (section 17 of the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011), 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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