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Cumming Turner & Watt

Updated 25 May 2026
TPI Member Partnership Regional reach
1.3
47 reviews
2,245
Properties
5
Council areas
11/8
Cases / upheld
At a glance
At a Glance

Cumming Turner & Watt holds a RED risk rating based on 5 Property Factor Enforcement Orders and 11 tribunal cases decided since 2021, primarily involving communication and maintenance issues. That's 35.6 adverse cases per 10,000 properties managed (sector average: 4.5). Compensation ordered totals £9,300 in the same period. They are a regional factor managing around 2,245 properties across 5 areas of Scotland, with its largest presence in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Paisley & Renfrewshire. Reviews average 1.3 stars (47 ratings).

Tribunal risk
RED
8 / 11
Top issue: Communication

Ratings & Reviews

1.3★ weighted average calculated from 47 Google + None Trustpilot reviews

Written Statement of Services

We don't have Cumming Turner & Watt's Written Statement of Services on file yet. Under the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011, every registered factor must provide a WSS to homeowners. It should cover:

  • Management fees — the annual or monthly charge and what it includes
  • Services provided — common area maintenance, insurance, building repairs
  • Emergency and complaints procedures — response times and how to escalate
  • Financial arrangements — how funds are held, invoicing, and reserve funds
  • Termination terms — notice periods and the process for changing factors

If you're a homeowner managed by Cumming Turner & Watt, you should have received a copy of their WSS. If not, you can request one directly — they are legally required to provide it. Have a copy? Send it our way and we'll add the details to this profile.

Property Coverage

Cumming Turner & Watt manages approximately 2,245 properties across 5 areas of Scotland.

Area Properties Market share
Glasgow 1,426 <5%
Lanarkshire 636 <5%
Ayrshire 7 <5%

Portfolio Profile

175
Buildings managed
12.8
Avg units / building
8
Median units / building

Building Size Distribution

99
1–10
55
11–25
20
26–50
1
51–100
0
100+

Distribution of managed buildings by unit count. Average building size: 12.8 units.

Tribunal Record

Since 2021
11
Cases
72%
Upheld
(avg: 51%)
35.6
Rate/10k
(avg: 4.5)
5
PFEOs
Enforcement
£9,300
Paid
Compensation
Communication
Top Issue
5 cases
All Complaint Types
Communication (5) Maintenance (5) Financial (3) Complaints Handling (3) Other (2) Disclosure (1) Insurance (1)

Recent Decisions

FTS/HPC/PF/24/0904 2025-12-03
PFEO Proposed
The Tribunal found Cumming, Turner and Watt had breached the Code of Conduct by failing to respond to complaints and manage repairs. A Proposed Property Factor Enforcement Order was issued, including an apology and compensation of £5,000.
"The Tribunal therefore considers that the Respondent’s breaches have had extremely serious consequences and ought to be treated at the highest end of the scale of severity which the Tribunal uses to assess such matters."
£5,000 compensation
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The tribunal found the factor in breach of the code of conduct and proposed to make a Property Factor Enforcement Order.
"Having made the above findings, the Tribunal proposes to make a Property Factor Enforcement Order in terms of Section 19 (2) of the Act."
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FTS/HPC/PF/24/1647 2025-09-06
PFEO Pending
The tribunal found the factor in breach of the 2021 Code for failing to communicate and address homeowner complaints. The tribunal issued a PFEO requiring apologies, staff training, and compensation.
"The Factor shall pay the Applicants the sum of £1000.00 for the worry, distress and inconvenience suffered by them as a result of the Factor’s breach of the 2021 Code."
Communication Maintenance Other
£1,000 compensation ⚠ PFEO issued
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FAQ

Has Cumming Turner & Watt had any tribunal cases?
Yes, Cumming Turner & Watt has had 11 tribunal cases since 2021, with 72% of complaints upheld.
How do I make a complaint about Cumming Turner & Watt?
First, raise your complaint directly with Cumming Turner & Watt 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 Cumming Turner & Watt?
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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