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Fife Council

Updated 8 October 2026
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2.3★
78 reviews
2,095
Properties
1
Council area
1/0
Cases / upheld
At a glance
At a Glance

Fife Council manages factoring for approximately 2,095 council-owned properties in Fife. 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. Reviews average 2.3 stars across 78 ratings — note these cover council services generally, not just factoring.

Tribunal risk
CLEAN
0 / 1
1 case since 2021
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Ratings & Reviews

Written Statement of Services

How Fife 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
An annual management fee will be charged to cover the day to day management costs of providing a factoring service.
Emergency Response
24 hours
Urgent Response
5 working days
Routine Response
30 working days
Enquiry Response
15 working days
Complaint Response
20 working days
Billing Frequency
Annually
Notice Period
3 months
Delegated Authority
£250
Insurance Commission
No commission taken
No Mandatory Float No Insurance Commission

Areas Covered

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

Fife 2,095 mapped properties · 21% market share · 5th largest factor

Portfolio Profile

96
Buildings managed
21.8
Avg units / building
13
Median units / building

Building Size Distribution

31
1–10
34
11–25
28
26–50
3
51–100
0
100+

Distribution of managed buildings by unit count. Average building size: 21.8 units.

Tribunal Record

Since 2021
1
Cases
—
Upheld
—
Adjusted rate/10k
0
PFEOs
Enforcement
£0
Paid
Compensation

Rating basis: No adverse tribunal findings since 2021. Unweighted adverse rate: 0.0 per 10,000 properties. How we calculate this →

Recent Decisions

FTS/HPC/PF/24/3753 2024-08-16
Rejected
The tribunal rejected the homeowner's application because it did not meet the required standards for submission, specifically regarding the reasons for the complaint.
"The Legal Member therefore determines that the application cannot be accepted. The application is rejected on that basis."
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FAQ

Has Fife Council had any tribunal cases?
Yes, Fife Council has had 1 tribunal case since 2021, with 0% of complaints upheld.
How do I make a complaint about Fife Council?
First, raise your complaint directly with Fife 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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