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East Renfrewshire Council

Updated 9 October 2026
No insurance commission Local Authority Local reach
3.5★
37 reviews
1,816
Properties
1
Council area
1/1
Cases / upheld
At a glance
At a Glance

East Renfrewshire Council manages factoring for approximately 1,816 council-owned properties in Glasgow. 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 3.5 stars across 37 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 East Renfrewshire Council's statement compares: emergency response 4h vs industry median 4.0h; insurance commission: none taken. See how all 80 statements compare →

Management Fee
£99.00 / year
Emergency Response
4 hours
Urgent Response
10 working days
Routine Response
25 working days
Enquiry Response
3 working days
Complaint Response
5 working days
Billing Frequency
Quarterly
Notice Period
Your title deeds may provide a method of terminating any factoring arrangement.
Insurance Commission
No commission taken
No Mandatory Float No Insurance Commission

Areas Covered

East Renfrewshire Council's coverage spans 1 area of Scotland (from our coverage mapping).

Glasgow 1,816 mapped properties · 14% market share

Portfolio Profile

152
Buildings managed
11.9
Avg units / building
8
Median units / building

Building Size Distribution

87
1–10
46
11–25
18
26–50
1
51–100
0
100+

Distribution of managed buildings by unit count. Average building size: 11.9 units.

Tribunal Record

Since 2021
1
Cases
100%
Upheld
(median: 50%)
8.3
Adjusted rate/10k
(median: 6.6)
1
PFEOs
Enforcement
£5,000
Paid
Compensation
Communication
Top Issue
1 case

Rating basis: Only 1 adverse case and no PFEO breaches (low-volume cap). Unweighted adverse rate: 5.5 per 10,000 properties. How we calculate this →

All Complaint Types
Communication (1) Financial (1) Maintenance (1)

Recent Decisions

PFEO Complied
The tribunal found that the property factor, East Renfrewshire Council, had failed to comply with the Code and its duties. The tribunal proposed and made a property factor enforcement order requiring the Respondent to pay the sum of £2,500 to each of the applicants.
"The Tribunal determined that a proposed property factor enforcement order be made requiring the Respondent to pay the sum of £2,500 to each of the applicants."
Communication Financial Maintenance
£5,000 compensation ⚠ PFEO issued
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FAQ

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