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Business Development Manager / Property Manager for Factors Direct. Your key duties will include: To expand existing business in Scotland central belt, promoting Factors Direct. Acting as the main point of contact for property owners, delivering a professional factoring service and building strong relationships with clients. Candidates should have experience in Property Management, ideally within […]
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What Are Factor Fees?
How Do I Complain About a Property Factor in Scotland?
Problems with Factors in Scotland
Understanding Factoring Contracts – What Landlords Need to Know
Why Regular Inspections Are Vital for Property Owners
How to Get Rid of Your Property Factor
Why Property Factors Are Essential for Multi-Unit Buildings in Glasgow
The Role of Property Factors in Maintaining Your Investment
Winter Property Maintenance: Essential Tips for Scottish Homeowners
Estate Management Services in Central Scotland: What to Expect
How to Choose the Right Property Factor for Your Home
Property Factoring for New Developments in Edinburgh and Beyond
Winter Maintenance top tips for residential properties
Winter Maintenance Top Tips for Residential Properties Winter can be tough on residential properties, but with a little forward planning, we can keep your home safe, comfortable, and well-maintained throughout the season. At Factors Direct, we’re committed to helping you stay on top of your winter maintenance, so here are some essential tips to keep […]
Does your factor re-tender annually on utility bills ?
Why We Re-Tender for Utilities Annually at Factors Direct At Factors Direct, we believe in delivering exceptional value and service to our clients. One of the ways we achieve this is by re-tendering for utilities on an annual basis. While it may seem like a time-consuming process, it plays a vital role in ensuring […]
What to Look for When Switching Property Factors
The importance of cleaning your gutters after the last leaves have fallen
The Importance of Cleaning Your Gutters After the Last Leaves Have Fallen When autumn draws to a close and the last leaves finally fall, many homeowners breathe a sigh of relief, ready to relax and enjoy the crisp winter air. However, there’s one crucial task that should not be overlooked before the first frost arrives—cleaning […]
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An Easy guide to property factoring in Glasgow
An Easy Guide to Property Factoring in Glasgow Navigating the complexities of property factoring, or block management, in Glasgow can seem daunting at first. However, understanding the essentials can make the process straightforward and beneficial for property owners and tenants alike. Here’s a simple guide to help you get to grips with property factoring in […]
Living in a glasgow tenement – essential repairs to bear in mind
Living in a Glasgow Tenement: Essential Repairs to Keep in Mind Living in a Glasgow tenement offers a unique blend of historic charm and vibrant community life. However, with the beauty of these traditional buildings comes the responsibility of maintaining their structure and functionality. At Factors Direct, we understand the specific needs of tenement living […]
Self factoring v’S USING A FACTOR
Self factoring v using a factor Taking care of your block of flats can involve a lot of work. Some of the responsibilities include creating budgets, handling complaints, scheduling and supervising maintenance and repairs. Self-managing an apartment block and your own property takes a lot of time and work. The neighbours who own the property […]
Scotland property factors – FAQ’s
Property Factors – Frequently Answered Questions What is a property Factor? Put simply, a property factors role is to manage and maintain all common areas of land and property owned by more than one homeowner. This includes stairwells, hallways, and lifts as well as the actual grounds and gardens of a property. A factor can operate as […]
Spring maintenance for block property managers
Spring Maintenance for Block Managers The lighter nights are slowly starting, and the buds are peaking through the ground. At last Spring is beginning to show signs in the UK. When it comes to residential blocks/tenements/apartments, spring shouts maintenance. It also gives us time to assess any damage that the winter weather has thrown at […]
Communal Repairs to tenements
Tenements have been providing homes in Glasgow since the 1800’s, tenements were built due to the rise in population of the industrial revolution housing mainly people from Ireland and the Highlands who relocated to work in the city. The tenements are still standing strong today though some would say need to be retrofitted and are […]
Replacing factor – scotland
Changing your residential property factor or manager can often be perceived as an overwhelming task, but it’s a straightforward process. The first step involves reviewing your Deed of Conditions, which outlines your rights and obligations, including your ability to change your factor. Most deeds will allow for a change if most homeowners agree. Once you […]
property factors – pros and cons
Are you thinking of engaging a Property Factor rather than managing your block yourself? Here’s our for and against which might help with your decision. Pro’s for having a Factor. Con’s for having a Factor. At Factors Direct we are an impartial voice that should guide the owners in the right direction and will help […]
How to change property factors
How to change a property factor If you are unhappy with your current factor or perhaps you self-factor. At Factors Direct, we pride ourselves on providing a hands-on, proactive residential factoring service that helps maintain your property to its highest standard. But first, let’s answer the important question – How do you change factors? It is […]
Property Factors – what you need to know
Property Factors – What you need to know Owning a property can be daunting, taking out your first mortgage can seem overwhelming let alone dealing with your property’s internal maintenance. So, why would you want to have the hassle of dealing with the communal external areas that’s where a Property Factor can help. What do […]
History of a Property Factor
The history of factoring can be summed up in this extract from the Final Report of the Glasgow Factoring Commission, 2014. “Factoring of residential properties in Scotland emerged from the tenement building boom of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries, and was especially significant in Glasgow, where landlords built and owned whole tenements. The […]
PRESS RELEASE
FACTORS Direct, the property factoring company launched earlier this year by Glasgow-headquartered Cairn Group, has acquired Clyde PM, the factoring arm of estate agent Clyde Property, and the Scottish arm of Glasgow-based Nationspaces Developments which operates across all aspects of property management. The latest acquisitions follow Cairn Group’s purchase last month of Rannoch Property, the […]
Why it’s always best to use a factor.
There are many benefits of having a property factor in place, and we have listed some of these as follows:
New Year new factor
Looking to change to a new Factor in the new year ? Our fresh and new approach to building management. Factors Direct have an enthusiastic team ready to provide a hands-on service to our clients. We are eager to build relationships and establish ourselves as a reliable and forward-thinking factor. We don’t want to just […]
Is your property winter ready ?
Winter-Proof Your Property With Factors Direct Although still quite mild, it’s inevitable that things will turn colder as the weeks continue to draw in. And as the weather turns cooler there is more potential for damage to be caused to properties, and for house holders to run up larger than normal energy bills. We have […]
How to avoid frozen pipes this winter
How to avoid frozen pipes this winter.
Factors Direct Top Tips for Homeowners.
A guide to residential property factoring.
At Factors Direct, we try to make the factoring process as straightforward as possible.
Changing Your Residential Factor: A Simple Guide
Are you unsatisfied with the service provided by your current property factor and wondering how to switch over to a more reliable, comprehensive service?
What to know about Residential Property Factoring ?
If you’re a homeowner, particularly in a multi-occupancy building, you’re likely to be familiar with the term ‘property factoring’.
Navigating the World of Property Factoring Services in Glasgow
Central Scotland’s property market is buzzing with life and opportunity! Amidst this dynamism, Factors Direct shines brightly as a hub of creative, client-focused property management solutions.