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The City of Edinburgh Council

Updated 8 October 2026
No insurance commission Local Authority Local reach
1.9★
206 reviews
3,034
Properties
1
Council area
0/0
Cases / upheld
At a glance
At a Glance

The City of Edinburgh Council manages factoring for approximately 3,034 council-owned properties in Edinburgh. Residents of council-factored blocks typically cannot choose a different factor, so the usual switching advice doesn't apply. No tribunal cases have been decided against them since 2021. Reviews average 1.9 stars across 206 ratings — note these cover council services generally, not just factoring.

Tribunal risk
CLEAN
0 / 0
0 cases since 2021
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Ratings & Reviews

Written Statement of Services

How The City of Edinburgh Council's statement compares: emergency response 24h vs industry median 4.0h; notice period 90 days vs median 90; insurance commission: none taken. See how all 80 statements compare →

Management Fee
15% of repair cost
Emergency Response
24 hours
Routine Response
Routine: target time one to 30 working days or per contract
Enquiry Response
10 working days
Complaint Response
5 working days
Billing Frequency
Annually
Notice Period
3 months
Delegated Authority
£50
Insurance Commission
No commission taken
No Mandatory Float No Insurance Commission

Areas Covered

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

Edinburgh 3,034 mapped properties · 6% market share

Portfolio Profile

68
Buildings managed
44.6
Avg units / building
43
Median units / building

Building Size Distribution

4
1–10
2
11–25
44
26–50
18
51–100
0
100+

Distribution of managed buildings by unit count. Average building size: 44.6 units.

Tribunal Record

No tribunal cases since 2021.

FAQ

Has The City of Edinburgh Council had any tribunal cases?
No, The City of Edinburgh Council has had no tribunal cases since 2021 according to our records.
How do I make a complaint about The City of Edinburgh Council?
First, raise your complaint directly with The City of Edinburgh 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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