The Institute of Residential Property Management

IRPM Scotland

Scotland has an entirely different system of land ownership to the rest of the UK. This has undergone major reform in recent years with the abolition of feudal tenure.

IRPM members in Scotland are involved in all aspects of the management of heritable property. Property Managers or Factors typically manage tenements and estates where some of the property is owned in common.

Communities Scotland publish a very useful guide to this subject entitled; “Common repair, common sense (a homeowner’s guide to the management and maintenance of common property)”. This is available here.

The Property Managers Association Scotland Limited

The Property Managers Association Scotland Limited (PMAS) is one of the IRPM’s sponsors. They can trace their history back to 1867 when incorporated as the Association of House Factors and Property Agents.

The PMAS exists to promote the interests of Property Managers in Scotland and high standards of Property Management. Their objectives, which are also fully supported by the IRPM, include:

To encourage the efficient management of heritable property and the education and training of Property Managers. Under its Code of Practice, members are encouraged to employ the highest standards of management and to encourage continuing professional and vocational education. To this end the Association holds seminars on a regular basis, provides an annual conference for its members and supports the professional qualifications offered by the Institute of Residential Property Management.
To support improvement in the law relating to heritable property and the administration of that law and to provide constructive comment to Government and other agencies in connection with proposed legislation.
To liaise with other professionals and professional bodies on matters relating to heritable property and its management.
To aid members with information and advice relating to heritable property, management and changes in legislation.