Ratings & Reviews

4.6★ weighted average calculated from 87 Google + 0 Trustpilot reviews

Recent Reviews

Google 5.0★
"Sponsors of my club home strip and Craig has been a great backing for the club. Great guy and helps many of communities and his company."
Ian Elliott 2024-10-23
Google 4.0★
"Thanks for your "hard work", Lenzie Way, Springburn"
Mark 2024-08-20
Google 5.0★
"Our tenement was under a certain well known for being hellish factor who shall not be named much like Lord Voldemort (in saying that our building felt like the deathly hallows under our previous factor *cough rhymes with Dames Kibb cough*). Nothing got done by them and when it was? It was not..."
J L 2024-08-15
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Written Statement of Services

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Emergency Response
within 6 hours of notification
Urgent Response
within 14 calendar days of notification
Routine Response
within 14 calendar days of notification
Enquiry Response
within 10 working days
Complaint Response
as detailed in Schedule 6
Billing Frequency
quarterly or annually
Notice Period
three months
Delegated Authority
the amount stated in your Title Deeds
Code of Conduct 2021
The WSS is a legal requirement under the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011. Data extracted from official document.

Property Coverage

Homesbook Factoring manages approximately 1,601 properties across 4 areas of Scotland.

Area Properties Market share
Glasgow 1,485 <5%
Paisley & Renfrewshire 75 <5%
Lanarkshire 23 <5%
Ayrshire 18 <5%
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Based on 1,601 registered properties. Source: Scottish Property Factor Register ↗.

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Tribunal Record

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Since 2021
5
Cases
75%
Upheld
(avg: 69%)
18.7
Rate/10k
(avg: 4.7)
3
PFEOs
Enforcement
£1,400
Paid
Compensation
Communication
Top Issue
4 cases
All Complaint Types
Communication (4) Financial (4) Maintenance (3) Other (2) Complaints Handling (2) Debt Recovery (1)

Complaint Pattern Analysis

Of 5 tribunal cases since 2021, 4 involved communication complaints and 4 involved financial issues. Of cases involving communication complaints, 75% resulted in a finding against the factor. Individual cases often involve multiple complaint types.

The tribunal has awarded compensation totalling £1,400 across these cases.

All complaint themes raised: Communication (4), Financial (4), Maintenance (3), Other (2), Complaints Handling (2), Debt Recovery (1).

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Recent Decisions

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FTS/HPC/PF/23/3717 2025-03-24
PFEO Complied
The tribunal found the factor in breach of the code of conduct and issued a PFEO. The factor complied with the order and the tribunal confirmed compliance and awarded the homeowner compensation.
"The Tribunal, having considered the representations from both parties explaining that the Property Factor Enforcement Order has been complied with, now confirms that the Respondent has complied with the terms of the Property Factor Enforcement Order made."
Communication Maintenance Financial Other
£150 compensation ⚠ PFEO issued
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FTS/HPC/PF/23/4448 2025-01-28
Factor Complied
The tribunal determined the homeowner's complaints were not upheld, finding that the property factor had been validly appointed and that the homeowner was aware of the property factor's appointment. No breaches of the Code of Conduct were found.
"The Tribunal decided, on the balance of probabilities, that the homeowner had been aware of the appointment of the property factors and that she did not first learn of their appointment when she received a letter from debt recovery agents on 14 September 2023."
Communication Financial Debt Recovery Complaints Handling
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FTS/HPC/PF/23/1619 2024-02-22
PFEO Complied
The tribunal found multiple breaches of the Code of Conduct by the property factor. A Property Factor Enforcement Order was issued. The property factor complied with the order.
"The Tribunal made a Property Factor Enforcement Order to be read with this decision."
Communication Financial Maintenance
£750 compensation ⚠ PFEO issued
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Company Info

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Status Active
Incorporated 2013-09-03
Company No. SC458281
Accounts Up to date
Directors 1
Avg. Tenure 12.4 yrs

FAQ

Has Homesbook Factoring had any tribunal cases?
Yes, Homesbook Factoring has had 5 tribunal cases since 2021, with 75% of complaints upheld.
How do I make a complaint about Homesbook Factoring?
First, raise your complaint directly with Homesbook Factoring 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.
How do I switch away from Homesbook Factoring?
To change property factors, you'll need a majority vote from property owners in your development (typically at an AGM or EGM). The new factor must be registered with the Scottish Property Factor Register. Our switching guide explains the full process step-by-step.