We’re excited to shine a spotlight on Kirsty Rodger, who has recently been promoted to Team Manager at HPMS. Since joining us in 2022, Kirsty has shown incredible dedication, hard work, and a genuine passion for building strong relationships. Her promotion is a...
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Proactive Building Maintenance
Following on from the recent storm and the effects that this has had on the country’s housing stock, Storm Éowyn serves as a timely reminder of the benefits of having adequate resources in place to minimise the impact of such extreme weather events. There has been...
HPMS Burns Afternoon – A Taste of Scotland
At HPMS, we are proud to celebrate our deep Scottish roots, and what better way to honour them than with a classic Burns Day afternoon? Originally scheduled for last week, the windy weather conditions brought on by Storm Eowyn meant a change in plans. But did that...
Storm Eowyn Update
Following on from our earlier news story, and after the strongest storm our country has experienced in over 10 years, we hope that all our customers and anyone else affected are all safe and well. The ferocity of the storm means that a substantial number of buildings...
Storm Eowyn – Red Weather Warning
Due to the Red Weather Warning and advice against travel from Police Scotland and Scottish Government, to ensure the safety of our staff, our offices will be closed on Friday 24 January. With damage to property forecast, we have liaised with emergency contractors and...
Christmas Jumper Day 2024 at HPMS
Spreading Festive Cheer and Making a Difference: Christmas Jumper Day at HPMS The festive season is all about giving, and at HPMS, we take pride in combining holiday fun with meaningful impact. This year, we once again celebrated Christmas Jumper Day in support of...
Preparing Your Home for Winter: Essential Maintenance Tips
As winter approaches, it's essential to take a few proactive steps to ensure your home stays safe, warm, and well-maintained during the colder months. Here are some helpful tips to help you prepare: Insulate Your Pipes Lagging your pipes with insulation helps prevent...
Leasehold & Commonhold Legislation in England & Wales
Following the recent statement by Matthew Pennycook, (Minister of State for Housing and Planning), on further planned reforms to Leasehold and Commonhold legislation in England and Wales, in addition to the subsequent media coverage on some of the challenges this...
HPMS Sponsors Persimmons Charity Sports Quiz
A Night of Fun and Fundraising for the Beatson Charity. Last Friday, we had the pleasure of attending an unforgettable evening at Oran Mor, where Hacking and Paterson Management Services proudly sponsored the Persimmon Homes Charity Sports Quiz in support of the...
Celebrating Success: Caitlyn’s Journey in Property Factoring
We’re thrilled to spotlight one of our dedicated Team Managers, Caitlyn, who recently achieved her Professional Diploma in Property Factoring from The Property Institute. After sitting for her final exam in March, Caitlyn proudly received her qualification in June,...
Reflections on the PMAS Conference 2024: Moving Back, Looking Forward
On Friday, October 25th, the Property Managers Association Scotland (PMAS) held its annual conference in Glasgow, a much-anticipated event for those in the Property Factoring sector. Hosted by the lovely Jennifer Reoch from Heart Radio, the theme this year— “Moving...
Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Our ‘Wear it Pink’ Day at HPMS
At Hacking and Paterson Management Services (HPMS), we’re proud to have joined the national 'Wear it Pink' day in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Both our Edinburgh Office and Glasgow Office participated enthusiastically, making it a day full of energy,...
International Coffee Day
HPMS Celebrates International Coffee Day Partnered with Italian Aroma Coffee Company On October 1st, 2024, HPMS kicked off the month with a special celebration for International Coffee Day, partnering with the renowned Italian Aroma Coffee Company. The office was...
Celebrating One Year of Edinburgh’s New Home with HPMS
In September marked a whole year since our HPMS Edinburgh office moved to its new premises! To mark this exciting milestone, we took a moment to catch up with our incredible team in Edinburgh, reflecting on their journey of settling into this vibrant space. The past...
Fiona Neil Steps into New Role as Team Manager at HPMS
We are thrilled to congratulate Fiona Neil on her recent promotion to Team Manager at HPMS! Excited and motivated to take on the challenge of leading her team and district, Fiona has shared her thoughts on this new opportunity and gave us some insight into her journey...
Charity Golf Day
HPMS were thrilled to be the headline sponsor of Persimmon West’s Charity Golf Day, in aid of The Beatson Cancer Charity, on Friday 13th September. It was lucky for some as the sun shone down brightly on the 72 players who had come to East Renfrewshire Golf Club...
Success Story – Alex Friel
Our series of HPMS Success Stories continues with Alexandra Friel, another of our Glasgow Team Managers. Having gained over 5 years’ hands-on administrative and customer service experience, Alex joined HPMS in 2016 as an Assistant Property Manager, kickstarting her...
The Importance of a Supportive and Well-Managed Workplace
Investing in our people is crucial to Hacking and Paterson Management Services. We place our people at the heart of what we do and offer a host of opportunities to attract and retain the best people in order to ensure that we strive to deliver the best possible...
Success Story – Alastair Buchanan
Introducing Alastair Buchanan, Team Manager in our Glasgow Office, as our next success story! Alastair has ten years of experience working with HPMS, coming to us with a qualification in Business Studies and a background of retail and customer service, along with...
The Importance of Insurance
We often report on the crucial role a Property Factor has to play in assisting homeowners with their responsibility to ensure their common property is properly maintained and protected. One of the key benefits of appointing a Property Factor is the placement of a...