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Lowther Homes

Registered as Lowther Homes Limited · Updated 25 May 2026
TPI Member Online portal Commercial Regional 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.

Tribunal risk
RED
16 / 36
Top issue: Communication

Written Statement of Services

Management Fee
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
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Property Coverage

Lowther Homes manages approximately 1,202 properties across 5 areas of Scotland.

Area Properties Market share
Glasgow 842 <5%
Lothians 275 <5%
Lanarkshire 75 <5%
Edinburgh 4 <5%

Portfolio Profile

103
Buildings managed
11.7
Avg units / building
8
Median units / building

Building Size Distribution

70
1–10
22
11–25
9
26–50
2
51–100
0
100+

Distribution of managed buildings by unit count. Average building size: 11.7 units.

Tribunal Record

Since 2021
36
Cases
44%
Upheld
(avg: 51%)
133.1
Rate/10k
(avg: 4.5)
11
PFEOs
Enforcement
£6,937
Paid
Compensation
Communication
Top Issue
19 cases
All Complaint Types
Communication (19) Maintenance (15) Other (11) Complaints Handling (8) Consultation (5) Financial (4) Disclosure (3) Insurance (2)

Recent Decisions

FTS/HPC/PF/24/3278 2026-01-28
Dismissed
The homeowner alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct regarding the cost of a repair. The tribunal found no breaches and dismissed the application.
"The Tribunal does not see any basis to determine that a breach has been established."
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FTS/HPC/LM/23/2290 2025-08-13
PFEO Pending
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."
Communication Disclosure Complaints Handling
£250 compensation ⚠ PFEO issued
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FTS/HPC/LM/24/1787 2025-03-10
Dismissed
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."
Other
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Company Info

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Status Active
Incorporated 2011-07-01
Company No. SC402836
Accounts Up to date
Directors 5
Avg. Tenure 5.2 yrs

FAQ

Has Lowther Homes had any tribunal cases?
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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