Traditional Tenements

Historically popular across areas of Edinburgh and Glasgow, traditional tenement flats have been a staple in the Taylor & Martin property portfolio since the beginning. Defined in Section 26 of the Tenement (Scotland) Act 2004, a tenement is: “Two or more related but separate flats divided from each other horizontally”, is it estimated that approximately 40% of all Scottish housing is defined as a tenement. 

Traditional tenements that you’ll see across Glasgow are either red or blonde sandstone born as a result of the city’s population rapidly expanding during the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century. 

While these tenements have an undeniable charm, they come with unique challenges for those tasked with maintaining them. Common issues associated with tenement buildings include decay, regular maintenance and other age-related challenges which can make repairs more difficult and expensive.

At Taylor & Martin we welcome these challenges and are proud to take care of these buildings, favouring a proactive approach to maintenance, with regular check-ins and ensuring we act swiftly with any issues that arise.

New Build Developments

We work with some of Scotland’s biggest property developers such as Barratt Homes, CALA, Persimmon, Artisan Real Estate and Kelvin Properties. By working proactively with these developers, we are brought in at the earliest opportunity of the build of their developments to ensure that we provide added value throughout the project and are there for both developer and client.

Level of management varies depending on what the development is, from high volume housing sites, grounds only contracts and flatted developments. In the case of housing developments, we would manage the shared common areas of the development, such as landscaping and play areas, also known as a grounds maintenance contract.

In the case of apartment blocks, we would facilitate the management of communal areas such as hallways and landings, lift maintenance, landscaping around the building and facilitating common buildings insurance.

As we are brought on at the beginning of the development, we can meet new owners during the onboarding process and often attend launch events and sales open days.

Taylor & Martin are regularly appointed by the same developers on their new projects, which we believe to be testament to our ability to build a positive working relationship.

Listed Buildings

Managing listed buildings requires a delicate balance of preservation, maintenance and repair. Many of the oldest properties we manage are classed as listed buildings and our team are well-versed in the regulatory requirements and conservation techniques needed to maintain these historic treasures. We can provide a bespoke management service that is sensitive to the original features and the modern elements often integrated to these properties, whilst also complying to building regulations.

Not only do we care about protecting these ageing beauties, we strive to work with the best contractors that also work to the highest standards possible. Not only in the service they provide, but ensuring they have the right knowledge and expertise needed to service listed buildings.

Converted Properties

Converted properties not only offer unique living, but also act to preserve traditional architecture and design. At Taylor & Martin we are proud to manage many converted properties within our portfolio across Scotland, many of which are converted schools and churches that have been lovingly restored from disused, neglected sites to beautiful homes in thriving communities.

Our management of these properties often come through our great relationships with developers renovating these buildings, but also through existing homeowners looking for a new property factor and hearing of our strong reputation with managing these types of properties.

The level of management service for converted properties can vary depending on the level of restoration involved but our commitment to the homeowners and their shared spaces remains the same.

High End, Luxury Properties

We pride ourselves on offering a truly bespoke service and often we are approached by homeowners of high end, luxury properties that are looking for a property management service which matches their property investment. Homeowners turn to us for our personal, proactive approach knowing that we will take care of their home like it’s our own. Many of these luxury properties and developments will have a concierge service which we also manage and are representatives of Taylor & Martin on site. These types of properties vary from converted townhouses to luxury penthouses in the most affluent areas of Scotland, such as Park Circus in Glasgow. Most notably, 25 Park Circus was the first property we took management of at Taylor & Martin and still manage after 11 years.

Retirement & Sheltered Housing

Often mistaken for nursing homes, retirement homes and sheltered housing are more about providing a community and support for independent living. Whilst there are shared facilities, and often communal areas to socialise, residents’ homes are totally private and self-contained. Residents will often share amenities such as gardens, laundry facilities and communal social areas.

The style of properties within retirement and sheltered housing developments from individual houses such as bungalows, to apartments in a development.

At Taylor & Martin we really enjoy managing retirement and sheltered housing developments and the relationships we build with the residents on these communities. We often attend resident’s social events and organise regular charity events with them.