YourPlace factoring services director Alison McDiarmid has been elected as President of the Property Managers Association Scotland (PMAS).

PMAS represents 37 professional factoring firms in Scotland, promoting high standards and best practice across the industry and supporting members through research and training.

Alison joined YourPlace Property Management, part of Wheatley Group, in 2005 and took over as factoring services director in 2013.

She said: “I am delighted to be elected as PMAS President and look forward to working with members on further driving up property management standards. In particular we will work closely this year with Scottish Government as they review parts of the Property Factors Act and with the Royal Incorporation of Architects Scotland (RIAS) on a new website to help owners with practical issues.”

Alison is also part of the Glasgow Factoring Commission and is a non-executive director with Quality Scotland, which helps Scottish companies improve business performance, deliver quality and achieve sustainable business excellence.