Here at Hacking and Paterson, we strongly believe that, given the severe impact charities are facing with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is vitally important to ensure that assistance is given where and when possible. As part of our monthly charitable donation...
During the Christmas and New Year period, our Monday to Friday office opening hours will be reduced as follows: December 2020 Thursday 24th – Closed Christmas Day – Closed Monday 28th – Closed Tuesday 29th – 9.00am to 5.00pm Wednesday 30th – 9.00am to 5.00pm Thursday...
As you may be aware, Glasgow City Council recently carried out Building Inspection Reports on five hundred Tenement Properties built pre 1919. Glasgow City Council have confirmed to homeowners that the surveys were carried out using drone and thermal imaging...
As we all continue to navigate through these challenging times, it is important that our customers remain aware of their responsibilities in meeting their Title obligations, particularly in relation to the ongoing maintenance of their property. At Hacking and Paterson...
With the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many charities are currently concerned about their financial position. Here at Hacking and Paterson, we strongly believe that, given the severe impact charities are facing during these difficult times, it is vitally...
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting local and national charities, the staff at Hacking and Paterson Management Services participated once again in this year’s Wear It Pink Day on Friday 23rd October 2020. Whilst current restrictions meant we were...
If long-term forecasts are anything to go by, we could be in for another bitter winter. So, enjoy the last of the autumnal sun and start considering how to prepare your property for the winter months. Here are a few tips to get you started… 1. Give your pipes the once...
Buildings Insurance cover is one of the most important subjects any homeowner must consider, and for most flats is often one of the larger areas of expenditure. Premiums for flats are typically calculated by applying a “rate per £100” to your building Sum Insured and...
Scotland continues to move cautiously through its phased lifting of the restrictions allowing many to begin returning to day to day life. As per our previous communication, our customers’ needs continue to increase daily, with all contractors (who ceased operations to...
Following on from our earlier news stories, the Working Group on Maintenance of Tenement Scheme Property's report is calling for regular building inspections, the establishment of compulsory owners' associations and Building Reserve Funds to be written into...
Three months have now passed since we implemented our COVID-19 contingency plans and measures, the extent of which affected our customers, being: All HPMS offices, reception and meeting areas closed to customers and the general public, including contractors and...
As we reach the end of week 7 of lockdown, we hope all our customers are continuing to find ways to cope with the pressures that come with continued restrictions on our everyday lives. Whilst it is anticipated that the current restrictions will remain in place for a...
As part of our commitment to our Corporate Social Responsibility, our 2020 focus is on those sleeping rough and struggling families, in temporary accommodation, all of whom, we are advised, are also especially vulnerable to the effects of the current COVID-19 virus,...
It has now been nearly 5 weeks since the country entered lockdown and we thought our customers would be interested to hear how, over this period, we have been very active and thankfully able to continue providing our services. Working from Home All our Property...
In our earlier news story, we confirmed that as a direct result of the Coronavirus, lift engineering inspections provided by Zurich had ceased in all but essential circumstances. We are pleased to advise that Zurich have now resumed inspections, and, on the basis that...
As part of our commitment to our Corporate Social Responsibility, our 2020 focus is on those sleeping rough and struggling families, in temporary accommodation, all of whom, we are advised, are also especially vulnerable to the effects of the current COVID-19 virus,...
FRIDAY 10TH APRIL 2020 – 12.45PM - 5PM OFFICE CLOSED MONDAY 13TH APRIL 2020 – 9 - 5PM OFFICE CLOSED In the event of an emergency, please call the emergency contractor telephone numbers available here or, should your property suffer damage requiring the assistance of...
Managing the impact of the Coronavirus As we come to the end of the second working week affected by substantial Government restrictions, I thought it appropriate to update our customers on various factoring issues that may be affecting them. My priorities continue to...
The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak has now impacted almost every aspect of our daily lives. As the situation develops daily, the advice and guidance which families, businesses and the public sector are following to try and limit the impact of the outbreak is changing...
Under One Roof Scotland, a website that offers homeowners in Scotland impartial and independent information on communal living and the benefits of proactive maintenance, has recently published some very useful guidance on steps that flat homeowners should be...