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Would you like to join the PWL board?

We are seeking new voluntary Board Members to help shape the governance and strategic direction of our business. PWL is the non-charitable subsidiary of Partick Housing Association, committed to creating vibrant and sustainable neighbourhoods in Glasgow’s thriving West End. PWL core business involves providing property factoring services to over 1500 factored homeowners; managing a growing … Continued

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New Invoice Layout – Q & A

We’re delighted to be able to provide you with a brief overview, below, of your new look invoice which we hope will assist you with navigating it easily. Page 1:  This provides you with a summary of your account, including the current account balance and last payment made.   Directly below the Account Summary you will … Continued

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Paper Copy Invoices

As you will be aware in a bid to reduce our carbon footprint we no longer issue invoices in hard copy by post. Where we use email to communicate with you, your quarterly invoices will be issued to that email address. As per the Factoring Guide, we can provide paper copies of the invoices, once … Continued

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Block Building Insurance

Owners and commercial owners included within PWL’s block building insurance policy were recently notified that Allied World Assurance Company now provide cover for building insurance. There has been an increase to the cost of this service from 1st July 2023 of 10.7%. Increases will be applied from this date and will be included on your … Continued

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Glasgow City Council Stairlighting Maintenance Increase 2023/2024

PWL received notification on 04 August 2023 from Glasgow City Council of a 12.5% increase being applied to the stairlighting maintenance service for 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. Please note that this increase will be applied to your next factoring invoice issued in October 2023.

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Help during the cost of living crisis

Help during the cost of living crisis A new website providing information on the wide range of advice and financial support available to people in Scotland has been launched. Developed by the Scottish Government as a ‘one-stop shop’ to help those struggling with the cost of living crisis, the website includes information on help available … Continued

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New Environmental Contracts 2023 – 2026

Partick Works Limited recently underwent a procurement exercise for the provision of environmental services to our factored blocks.  The backcourt maintenance contract has now been split into two separate contracts, Waste Management and Grounds Maintenance. All contracts are for a period of 3 years with an option to add on a further 2 years.  The … Continued

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Make us a ‘safe sender’

From April 2022, our invoices will be sent to you by email if you have provided an email address

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Code of Conduct Review

As you may know, property factoring has been regulated since 2012 and all factors must adhere to the Property Factor Code of Conduct

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Energy efficiency tips for your home

Winter can be an expensive time of year. From trying to keep the home warm with all the radiators on to the darker nights and mornings slowly creeping in.

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