We believe Estate Management plays a significant role in turning developments into profitable schemes for our clients. Through hands-on experience we have developed a product that not only helps make them profitable but also sustainable for the longer term. By working with the development team throughout the design process we are able to add value by highlighting any possible long-term management issues and offer solutions at the outset.

The Directors of Principle Estate Management have acted for some of the country’s largest investor freeholders and as such have created a customer focused management approach that is tailor made to meet the Freeholder’s requirements. With such an efficient and adaptable model of working we are able to act for all types of freeholder. Principle offers expert technical advice on all aspects of freeholder led instructions.

RMCs of residential blocks need an agent they can trust; one where you are able to fulfil your duty as Directors and make policy decisions but also to allow you step back from day to day management whilst remaining confident that decisions made by the Board or Directors are being implemented and ongoing maintenance issues resolved. Principle is structure in a way that we are able to manage each of our properties on a personal basis, tailored to your individual requirements.

Why should a Developer choose Principle Estate Management?

When working with housebuilders and developers on new schemes, we recommend that we become involved from the design stage. Principle are able to tailor a management approach specific to each developer, the development and finally the end user occupiers.

We believe Estate Management plays a significant role in turning developments into profitable schemes for our clients and through hands on experience have developed a product that not only makes them profitable but also sustainable for the longer term. By working with the development team throughout the design process we are able to add value by highlighting possible long-term management issues and offer solutions at the outset.

By producing responsible Estate Management strategies, we help to create socially sustainable communities for our customers to occupy, be they residents or commercial occupiers. In the same way that the “bricks & mortar” that form a house, need a human input to become a home, an overall development needs a caring input that goes beyond property maintenance to help make it a community.

We always find it useful to meet with our client’s on-site sales team. Providing them with an understanding and accurate picture of the Service Charge budget and an overview of the management strategy can develop an earlier and better understanding for prospective purchasers.

Principle will always tailor our service to meet your requirements, and we are able to provide and advise on:

• How much it will cost to maintain the building
• Implementation of a Management structure framework
• Undertake full lease reviews
• Help work out the best way to structure and apportion the Service Charges
• Assist with Health and Safety
• Provide advice on lifecycle costing and reserve funds
• Undertake a full review of Operation and Maintenance Manuals
• Put together information sheets for the sales teams and provide resident welcome packs
• Mitigate issues with regards to void liabilities
• Full on-site inspection and snagging
• Sale of Freehold reversion interests

When planning your next development do get in touch – Principle would be delighted to sit down with you and talk through your ideas and rest assured we will put in place an effective management framework. After all It’s more than just bricks and mortar, it’s someone’s home – their investment & your reputation!

Why should a Freeholder choose Principle Estate Management?

The Directors of Principle Estate Management have acted for some of the country’s largest investor freeholders and as such have created a customer focused service management approach that is tailor-made to the Freeholder’s requirements. With such an efficient and adaptable model of working we are able to accommodate any type of instruction including private individuals with just one or a few buildings, family and charitable trusts, receivers, private companies, corporate and PLC investors.

Principle is able to offer expert technical advice on aspects of freeholder led instructions including bespoke reporting, asset enhancement, long term capex plans and Director led customer service and response protocol.

Why should a Freeholder choose Principle Estate Management?

• Principle will provide the investor freeholder with bespoke reports at an agreed frequency covering all aspects of the management of the development. Typical reports that we produce including the below:
• Debtors or Creditors
• Financial performance against budget
• Details of any major works
• Health and Safety review
• We provide each development with its own dedicated Property Manager, Property Assistant/Coordinator & Finance Manager who oversee all insurance, financial, maintenance and health & safety matters on your behalf. You have direct access to your Property Management team via phone and email.
• Your dedicated Property Manager will carry out an agreed number of site inspections throughout the year to ensure that all maintenance and Health & Safety requirements are kept up to date. We understand the importance of face to face meetings which help to form strong working relationships and are happy to meet with residents on an agreed date. We want residents to be happy in the developments we manage and will therefore engage with them at all levels.
• We ensure that contractor invoices are paid on time, as well as ensuring the contractor is adequately competent, qualified and insured for the work they are undertaking. We do not charge contractors to be on our approved supplier list. We do not provide maintenance services ourselves, all services are provided by independent third parties.
• One of our Directors will visit each site annually. This ensures a higher level of oversight of your property.
• Transparency is very topical. We don’t do hidden fees. If we charge for something, we are happy to disclose it and justify it. The price confirmed at tender is the price that is paid. It’s all detailed in our management agreements and terms of business.
• We operate an out of hours service 24 hours a day 365 days of the year.

Why should a RMC choose Principle Estate Management?

RMC’s of residential blocks need an agent they can trust, one where you are able to fulfil your duty as Directors and make policy decisions but also to allow you to step back from day to day management, whilst remaining confident that decisions made by the Board of Directors are being implemented and ongoing maintenance issues resolved.

Principle is structured in a way that we are able to manage each of our properties on a personal basis, tailored to your individual requirements. We are always available to advise, and will work closely with you to ensure your property is managed to your expectations whilst being within the law and the lease.

We appreciate that being a Director of a management company comes with its challenges and without a competent managing agent it can become a daunting and time-consuming task. We are more than happy to chat about any issues or concerns you may have at any time and always on the end of a phone call or an email. We understand that this is your home and we will always be happy to assist. At Principle we pride ourselves on offering an unparalleled level of customer service with exceptional communication to our customers.

As well as being able to manage the common areas of your building, Principle are able to offer a full company secretarial services. Included within this service are:

• Provide a registered business address for the Residents’ Management Company
• Hold all records on behalf of the company relating to membership
• Issue new share certificates or membership certificates
• Organise and attend regular meetings, with the preparation of all paperwork and minutes (minutes to be distributed within agreed timescales)
• Prepare and file Company Annual Returns and Accounts, as required by the Registrar of Companies
• Handle consents, licences and notices
• Enforce covenants
• Handle complaints and disputes arising out of maintenance or service contracts
• Represent Residents’ Management Company at First-tier (Property Chamber) Tribunals

Our services are available to RMC’s written into leases or freehold estates and also to Right To Manage companies.