We just wanted to thank you for all your help and support yesterday morning re the burglary. You looked after us all so well and we do so appreciate it. Farrar/Principia have managed our building for years. They are consistently reliable and helpful and have an in depth knowledge of the buildings history and how it all works.
This has been invaluable to me as a flat owner. Thank you so much for all your hard work. We have always been able to count on you to do all tasks quickly and efficiently - such a dream to have someone like you that we know we can rely on. May I add my thanks to those of my solicitor. You have been so efficient and patient with the various questions we have received from the buyer.
This has been invaluable to me as a flat owner. Thank you so much for all your hard work. We have always been able to count on you to do all tasks quickly and efficiently - such a dream to have someone like you that we know we can rely on. May I add my thanks to those of my solicitor. You have been so efficient and patient with the various questions we have received from the buyer.
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Principia's team of property experts is here for you. You benefit from a single point of contact - your property manager - and a dedicated support team that will consistently and continuously understand and service your needs. Our two large teams of property managers report to their team leader, and in turn to a senior team manager and our director.
Founded 40 years ago as Farrar Stead & Glynn, Principia Estate and Asset Management manages some 250 buildings and developments for our discerning clients, predominately in prime central London. Established as a market leader in all aspects of residential property management, Principia (remaining part of the Farrar Group) has a well-earned reputation for offering both service and value for money.
Principia is not your average high street managing agent, nor is it a nationwide property services company reliant on call centres. Principia is and will remain a property management firm of distinction - a firm of the right size and shape to deliver quality and quantity to its international clientele.
Principia is a great place to work and we are proud to have been consistently recognised for our commitment to staff development and customer satisfaction. Our numerous Awards are testament to our drive to provide an ever-better working environment for our staff that can only benefit our clients. Our staff are the key to our success.
We are multi award-winning managing agents, with consistent successes at the National Property Management Awards. With judging criteria including 'strategic vision', 'innovation in property management' and 'staff development', this achievement as evaluated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, The British Property Federation and The Federation of Private Residents' Associations, is evidence of our continuing commitment to excellence.
Reviews (10)
Jen
Jun 07, 2021
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Missing: basic competence, communication, and accountability.
Principia manages my building, I am a current tenant. Another tenant in our building is undergoing demolition and construction, infringing ALL permit rules, setting off fire alarms, destroying our living conditions. We have been in contact with Principia for TWO continuous weeks, over 30 communication touch points, to beg them to manage the issue - a building manager's basic duty. We continue to chase them almost every other day.
They have not delivered on a single promise, fail to follow up as promised, and have proved overall useless
Principia manages my building, I am a current tenant. Another tenant in our building is undergoing demolition and construction, infringing ALL permit rules, setting off fire alarms, destroying our living conditions. We have been in contact with Principia for TWO continuous weeks, over 30 communication touch points, to beg them to manage the issue - a building manager's basic duty. We continue to chase them almost every other day.
They have not delivered on a single promise, fail to follow up as promised, and have proved overall useless
Georgina Keeley
Sep 30, 2020
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Charlotte
Jun 29, 2020
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We have recently appointed Principia as our new managing agents and they have proven to be really responsive on all issues.
Demi Johnson, currently looking after our building, has been really responsive on all issues and is professional, kind, efficient and keen to solve problems efficiently.Very happy with her services and would recommend Principia to anyone looking to change or instruct a new managing agent.
Demi Johnson, currently looking after our building, has been really responsive on all issues and is professional, kind, efficient and keen to solve problems efficiently.Very happy with her services and would recommend Principia to anyone looking to change or instruct a new managing agent.
Martin Callingham
Jan 30, 2020
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Andrew Boyd has been running our account in Soho for about a couple of years now and is always very responsive. Our Board is full of quite strong minded individuals that are not very good at listening or considering alternatives. Andrew puts a considerable amount of work in to try and move us on and we really appreciate what he and Principia do for us
L. V.
Jan 06, 2020
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I would highly recommend this company for the management of your property. The team headed by Simone Carlon is highly skilled, experienced and really keen to look after their clients. We were lucky to have Perrine Martin as property manager who delivered impeccable service, she was very nice, available, diligent and always keen to solve problems.
Roger Francis
Dec 06, 2019
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I am very happy with the service provided by James Lawrence and Lale Duman since they took over our business from another five star performer at Principia. Not often the easiest of tasks to keep everyone happy with all the numerous tasks involved, but as both a leaseholder and Director of the Management Company owing the freehold of the block, I would highly recommend their services.
Leo B.
Dec 03, 2019
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We have had Principia manage our building for several years. Andrew Boyd is hands down the best manager we have had in 25 years here. Every maintenance gets completed quickly and for very good value and Andrew and his team are regularly on the property dealing with our issues, even with our noisy neighbours! Excellent job and well done!
Gerson Botacini Das Dores
Nov 01, 2019
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The company provides services for my daughter's condo and during my stay in London, there was a water leaking coming from the ceiling. I contacted the company and they were very professional and kind, delivering a good job and I have the problem fixed soon. During all the time they kept me informed about the process. So, I dd not have any stress. Quickly, fast. Thanks to James and Sean.
Kelly Baker
Oct 19, 2019
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All of the staff at Principia have proven to be extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Since their instruction we have seen a marked improvement in the day to day management of our building, as well as a proactive attitude towards future works. I would recommend Principia to anyone looking to change managing agents.
Nimesh Radia
Jul 06, 2019
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Andrew is a dream compared to other managing agents I have look after various properties. The building had issues, but I felt he was on top of matters as well as could be expected. Let downs appear to be the fault of suppliers and tradesmen. When that happens, I get in touch with him on his mobile and always get a prompt response (even when he's been on holiday!)
