The trade association representing professional property factor firms in Scotland, PMAS promotes high standards and best practice within the property management and factoring industry and actively engages with the Scottish Government on property law, external wall cladding, legislation, and the Property Factors Code of Conduct.

Building on his commitment to the property management industry, Neale said he was delighted to accept the position of vice president at its AGM on March 5 2021 with immediate effect having previously served on the council of PMAS, as a director.

Neale also sits on the Scottish Working Group for the Institute of Residential Property Management (IRPM) and was elected as a Fellow of the IRPM, in January 2021. In doing so, he became the youngest ever Fellow of the IRPM in Scotland, and one of only four people in Scotland to currently hold this grade.

Neale will be taking over the vice presidency at PMAS from Nic Mayall, who is stepping up to president, and will hold this executive position for two years, during which time he will continue his efforts to improve standards within the property management and factoring industry.

“I am thrilled, and honoured, to be taking on the challenging role of Vice President of PMAS,” said Neale. “I have been in the industry for over a decade and involved with both the PMAS and IRPM for much of that time.

“My aim is to continually raise the level of standards and professionalism within the industry, as well as bringing real change for our member firms and the wider home owning public. Issues like external wall cladding and EWS1 certification is of vital importance to apartment owners, and the PMAS are at the forefront of these discussions.”

Alongside his new appointment, Neale will continue in his role as managing director of PMC Management and Lettings (PMC).