Registered as Lowther Homes Limited
· Updated 25 May 2026
TPI Member
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CommercialRegional reach
1,202
Properties
5
Council areas
36/16
Cases / upheld
At a glance
At a Glance
Lowther Homes holds a RED risk rating based on 11 Property Factor Enforcement Orders and 36 tribunal cases decided since 2021, primarily involving communication and maintenance issues. That's 133.1 adverse cases per 10,000 properties managed (sector average: 4.5).
Compensation ordered totals £6,937 in the same period.
They are a regional factor managing around 1,202 properties across 5 areas of Scotland, with its largest presence in Glasgow, the Lothians, Lanarkshire.
Their WSS discloses a 16% commission on block buildings insurance.
Your Written Statement Part 1 shows how this is calculated, which is either as:
a flat rate per block or development
a percentage of the services delivered.
Emergency Response
4 hours
Routine Response
30 working days
Enquiry Response
5 working days
Complaint Response
5 working days
Billing Frequency
Quarterly
Notice Period
28 days
Insurance Commission
Takes 16% commission
No Mandatory Float Online Portal ↗ TPI MemberCode of Conduct 2021Institute of Residential Property Managers
The Tribunal found breaches of the Code of Conduct, particularly regarding responding to complaints within the required timescales, and issued a Property Factor Enforcement Order for compensation.
"The Property Factor is required, within 30 days of the making of this Property Factor Enforcement Order, to make payment in the sum of £250.00 to the Homeowner as compensation for the distress, frustration and inconvenience caused as a result of its failure to comply with the Code of Conduct."
The tribunal determined it did not have the jurisdiction to consider the application because the dispute did not relate to common property. The application was therefore dismissed.
"The Tribunal determined that they did not have jurisdiction to deal with the complaint."
The homeowner alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct by the factor. The tribunal, after a hearing and consideration of evidence, determined the factor had not breached the Code and dismissed the application.
"The Factor has not failed to carry out its property factor's duties."
The tribunal found the property factor in breach of the Code of Practice for failing to deal effectively with water ingress reported by the homeowner. The factor refunded fees and paid for the survey, and the tribunal decided a Property Factor Enforcement Order was not required.
"The Tribunal did not consider that it was appropriate to make a Property Factor Enforcement Order in relation to this application."
Yes, Lowther Homes has had 36 tribunal cases since 2021, with 44% of complaints upheld.
How do I make a complaint about Lowther Homes?
First, raise your complaint directly with Lowther Homes 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 Lowther Homes?
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.
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