Working group on maintenance of tenement scheme property final report to be launched on 4th june 2019 In early 2018 we told you about a new cross party working group, formed following debate in the Scottish Parliament on the maintenance of Scotland’s housing stock,...
Hacking & Paterson Management Services’ “Crazy Crags”, also known as Sarah Kinnaird, Amy Kirk, Chris Ferguson and Paul Forsyth, took part in the second annual “Survival on the Seat” charity challenge on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh, where they competed against other...
All new and renewed HMO licences for properties within Glasgow City Council’s boundaries are now subject to the new conditions of licensing. Following a report published by the Licensing and Regulatory Committee on 6 March, Glasgow City Council has confirmed that the...
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has launched a hard hitting new advert highlighting the dangers of white goods fires. The 30 second clip shows a household washing machine blaze. The Service is driving this safety message as new statistics reveal that fire crews...
We reported in November 2017 that the Scottish Government was reviewing the Code of Conduct for Property Factors following its introduction in 2012. Whilst the consultation ended in January 2018, with the results being published in June 2018, the Scottish Government...
It's guaranteed Direct Debit payments come with a guarantee so you're automatically protected by three important safeguards: An immediate money back guarantee from your bank in the event of an error in the payment of your Direct Debit Advance notice if the date or...
Obstinate homeowners or absentee landlords will no longer be able to prevent their more responsible neighbours from having essential communal repair work carried out, if the Scottish Parliamentary Working Group on Tenement Maintenance sees their wishes put into...
We have always been very proud that many of the people who come to work in Hacking and Paterson Management Services forge long term careers and feel closely associated with the business and its people. Over those years, relationships and friendships form that...
During the Christmas and New Year period, our office opening hours will be reduced as follows: December 2018 Monday 24th – Closed Christmas Day – Closed Boxing Day – Closed Thursday 27th - 9.00am to 5.00pm Friday 28th - 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday 31st – Closed January...
Winter is upon us and it is important at this time to think about how to protect your property against potentially costly damage during the cold weather season. Be prepared for the frost by following these useful preventative tips: Insulate your lofts (where...
Following on from our previous stories surrounding the work of the Scottish Government Ministerial Working Group on Building and Fire Safety, the group has recently shared its recommended changes, these being part of a number of actions for improving building and fire...
Our Edinburgh office will be closed today, Friday the 7th December 2018, at 11am with our Glasgow office closing at 12.45pm. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Both office will re-open on Monday the 10th December 2018 at 9am. In the...
Hacking and Paterson Management Services have been made aware of the recent guidance note issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government entitled ‘Advice for owners of buildings which are partially clad in Aluminium Composite Material (ACM)...
The first annual report of The Scottish Tribunals prepared by the President of the Scottish Tribunals covering the period 1 December 2016 until 31 March 2018 has now been published. This can be found on their Annual Reports page. The report identifies that in the 16...
Hacking and Paterson Management Services sponsor the Legacy Award at the Inspiring City Awards 2018, in conjunction with Glasgow Chamber of Commerce One of the top accolades on the night – the Legacy Award – supported by Hacking and Paterson, was won by Glasgow Tigers...
On Friday 17th August, Hacking and Paterson Director, Colin Devon, and Property Manager, Kirstie MacKenzie, (pictured far left and middle respectively) were delighted to visit with The National Trust at Glasgow’s Tenement House to view the refurbishment works...
At Hacking and Paterson we believe wholeheartedly in our Corporate Social Responsibility and regularly offer help and support in various ways to good causes and to those in need. In addition to the donations below, over the last year we have contributed to the...
Hacking and Paterson are pleased to be supporting Glasgow’s “Inspiring City Awards” for the third year running. The Awards celebrate and reward the people and organisations who “make Glasgow great” by contributing to the city’s cultural and economic climate....
Following on from our news story in early May on the events being held by the Glasgow City Heritage Trust centering on ‘The Tenement in Glasgow’, we were delighted that members of our Board and property factoring teams were able to attend and listen to the fascinating...
Following on from our January story on the cross party support for research into maintenance of tenement communal property, a further debate was held in the Scottish Parliament last week at which the following motion was passed: “That the Parliament believes that;...