Here is a perfect example of regulation NOT being the answer for estate residents. The properties are on an ex MOD site in NE Scotland. Managing agents known as factors ARE regulated under Scottish law. Redundant MOD estates are unadopted and sold to developers to refurbish and market. Prices paid are low and the residents mostly are on low incomes. they know they have a factor, but are unaware of the extent of their liability for land maintenance.
The recent article in the local press is here:- https://www.forres-gazette.co.uk/news/we-still-don-t-know-how-much-this-is-going-to-cost-us-re-421183/
if you can’t read it here is a pdf copy:-
We feel that examples like this could be quoted in arguments for adoption rather than merely regulating agents in the Westminster governments upcoming consultations.
