There’s a danger that corporate charity starts to look a bit predictable. A cheque. A photograph. A hashtag. Job done. That’s never really been our style at Redpath Bruce. For us, giving back isn’t something saved for one awareness day a year. It’s woven into what we do as a business – sometimes through fundraising, sometimes…  

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How They Work and Why They Matter   Building Reserve Funds, also known as sinking funds, are financial arrangements set up to help cover the cost of major repairs and long-term maintenance in residential buildings. While not used in every development, they are an important concept within Scottish property management and demonstrate how forward planning…  

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    Neighbour disputes can quickly become stressful, disruptive, and difficult to resolve, particularly in shared residential buildings or developments with communal responsibilities. In many cases, however, formal complaints or legal action can be avoided through community mediation. As experienced Scottish property factors, we understand the importance of clear communication and well-managed residential communities.   What Is…  

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Edinburgh is full of iconic neighbourhoods, but few have evolved as dramatically in recent years as Canonmills. Once known for its mills, warehouses and industrial heritage, the area has quietly become one of the capital’s most desirable places to live. New residential developments now sit alongside the Water of Leith, just minutes from Stockbridge, the…  

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    For homeowners in Scotland, understanding the role and responsibilities of a property factor is essential. Under the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011, all registered property factors must comply with a detailed Code of Conduct designed to protect homeowners, improve transparency, and ensure high standards of property management. With us, at Redpath Bruce, professional…  

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At first glance, self-factoring can seem like the simplest and cheapest option for residential property owners in Scotland. Why pay a professional factor when owners can manage the building themselves? But in reality, self-factoring often comes with hidden costs, significant time commitments and increasing risks – especially as buildings age and legislation becomes more complex.…  

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If you own a flat in a Scottish tenement, apartment block or shared residential building, chances are you’ve asked this question at some point: “Who actually pays for this repair?” Whether it’s a leaking roof, damaged guttering, cracked render or a broken entry door, shared repairs are one of the biggest causes of confusion –…  

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While awareness has improved, the data around cardiac arrest continues to highlight a significant public health challenge – and a clear opportunity to do more. The Scale of the Challenge Each year in the UK, there are over 30,000–35,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Fewer than 1 in 10 people survive Around 80% occur in the home…  

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