As part of our commitment to our Corporate Social Responsibility, our 2020 focus was 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,...
As you will note from our previous articles, as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting local and national charities, Hacking and Paterson’s Corporate Social Responsibility Programme includes a Charitable Giving Initiative for 2021. The company has committed to...
As a follow up to our recent article (where we reported that the Scottish Government had accepted all recommendations published by the Ministerial Working Group on Mortgage Lending and Cladding (MWGMLC) on the 19 March 2021, which included introducing a new Single...
We continue our series of news stories from the Working Group on Maintenance of Tenement Scheme Property and specifically its report, which was presented to the Scottish Government. We reported previously that the Group made three principal recommendations covering...
As you will note from our previous article, we are delighted to continue our 2020 Charitable Giving Initiative into 2021, with the company committing, in addition to our main charitable partners, to donating £500 each month to a different charity. We invited all our...
During the Easter period, our office opening hours will be reduced as follows: Friday 2nd April – Closed from 12.45pm (Glasgow Office), Closed from 12.30pm (Edinburgh Office) Monday 5th April – Closed Normal opening hours of 9.00am – 5.00pm resume on Tuesday 6th...
As part of our commitment to our Corporate Social Responsibility, our 2020 focus was 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,...
Following on from our series of stories following the issues affecting many residing in high rise flats, we were pleased to hear the announcement coming from Scottish Government confirming that homeowners, whose flats have external cladding, will be offered free...
In 2016 we introduced our “My H&P” Web Portal, to provide you with access to your factoring accounts, from the comfort of your own home, at a time that suits you. The portal provides access for information relating to your factoring account, including: Access to...
As part of the arrangements in place with our customers, annually we review our management fees for the provision of the core services provided. Despite the substantial additional costs arising from the COVID-19 Pandemic, coupled with our ongoing investment in areas...
As you may already have noted from our company website, Hacking and Paterson made various charitable donations during the course of 2020, including donations to Shelter Scotland, Social Bite, and CHAS Hospice to name a few. As part of our Corporate Social...
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 Christmas Jumper Day on Friday 11th December. Whilst current restrictions meant we were...
In anticipation of the further restrictions which came into effect this morning, through the Festive period, we implemented our COVID-19 contingency plans and measures, the extent of which continue to affect our customers as follows: All HPMS offices, reception and...
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...