Principle Estate Management Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Evaluating 308 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the staff members are exceptionally helpful, incredibly friendly, and always available to provide detailed information and guidance with any questions. People note that routine maintenance requests and various property issues are typically handled promptly and efficiently by the dedicated onsite team. However, some people mentioned experiencing quite frustrating communication delays, including a complete lack of timely responses to multiple emails or phone calls. A few consumers also pointed out persistent difficulties regarding unresolved property maintenance issues, poor overall service quality, and quite unsatisfactory management changes experienced over time.

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Service

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Customer service

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Location

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ross... he saved my life 😆. Actually this agen brought me to a few properties to meet my preferences and expectations even from beginning we arranged only one viewing. I'm very satisfied w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great from the start of viewing to receiving keys to my property 😀 Ross was very helpful friendly & always available by phone whenever needed nothing was too much trouble for him. Made me feel at... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Ross, Courtney, and also Rachel for all of your support in helping me find a house where I can start a fresh chapter in my life. Your kindness, patienc... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From emailing the maintenance request to job being completed was maximum 2 weeks. Kiran Shoker responded to the initial email and instructed works to be carried out. Request was for bulbs in the two... See more

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  1. Property Management Company

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We are award-winning property management specialists operating throughout the UK. We care about people, not just properties and we’re committed to positively impacting the everyday lives of those in our communities.


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4.1

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having been a tenant at southside with…

Having been a tenant at southside with multiple property management companies, Steve and his new team have been so helpful and always making sure that they help where needed and bringing a happy secure vibe to Southside. I witnessed not too long ago Steve and one of his team stop a motkrbike theft taking place in the basement carpark

27 April 2026
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Reply from Principle Estate Management

Thank you for your feedback, it's much appreciated! We will pass your comments onto Steve & the team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Badly neglected

Principle estate management took over the maintenance on Hope Green, Stanford Le Hope at the start of the year. They’ve been charging everyone £25 a month and in the now 4 months they’ve been in charge they’ve failed to actually do a single thing! Grass and bushes have been left uncut, ponds and rivers have been left overflowing with rubbish and debris plus much more! It’s gotten to the point where the community have had to get together and do our own litter picks aswell as getting into the rivers to clean them out ourselves. As well as cutting grass and bushes back. It’s beyond a joke that we are all paying £25 a month to do the work ourselves yet we’ve all been threatened with debt collectors etc if we don’t pay. So what are Principle actually doing with the money that is being paid to them? Under Section 19 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, service charges are only payable to the extent that the costs have been reasonably incurred and that the services or works are provided to a reasonable standard. Currently the condition of the estate falls way below this standard. Furthermore, under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, landlords are required to keep the structure and exterior of the property, as well as common parts, in proper repair. The current state of the surroundings show a failure to comply with this also. I’ve sent various emails and photos to Principle and they try to blame the developers for the grass and bushes being uncut etc. If this is the case what is the actual point of paying the maintenance company to not do anything? I have countless photos I could attach to this review about the absolute mess our badly neglected estate has been left in but sadly I am unable to.

27 April 2026
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Reply from Principle Estate Management

We are sorry you are unhappy with the current service level, but when we took over recently cash flow was a real issue and we couldn’t get contractors onto "rolling contracts" and risk running out of cash, therefore initially we could only provide ad hoc attendances.

However we organised a one-off grounds service and another one is taking place tomorrow. But given the current cashflow issues it has to be ad hoc to look after funds.

Furthermore, 2x litter picks have been conducted by the contractor - a one-off internal block clean of the 2x blocks that sit on the site with another clean taking place tomorrow

Prior to your review 2 days ago, we had already instructed the clearance of all large, dumped rubbish and items from the ponds and rivers which took place today and are now complete.

A few other odd jobs have also taken place to make the site better today.

We had received a similar email from another fellow resident saying you have been doing works. While this is highly commendable, and we understand you wanting the development to look nice, things are in place and works have been instructed so we don’t want to end up with a duplication where some works are completed just days before they are scheduled.

Furthermore, from a positive point of view there is now circa £6K in the bank – which is enough to get some more contractors onto "rolling contracts" as appose to ad hoc attendances.

We are working hard to finalise the budget for the upcoming year so we can ensure more cash is collected and things can continue to improve. Thanks

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great location and accommodation

Having lived here for 2 years, Bristol street accommodation has been a fantastic place to live and the location is convenient. The staff are always happy to help with any issues and keep the building and surrounding area tidy.

27 April 2026
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Reply from Principle Estate Management

Thank you for your feedback, it's much appreciated! We will pass your comments onto Sophie & the team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a very positive experience…

I had a very positive experience visiting South Side apartments. While visiting the site concierge Manager Stephen Till was very helpful. And gave us all the information we needed. He was very professional while still coming across as human and genuine bloke.

14 April 2026
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Reply from Principle Estate Management

Thank you for your feedback, it's much appreciated! We will pass your comments onto Steve & the team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

“The customer service provided was…

“The customer service provided was exemplary—consistently efficient, professional, and highly attentive to customer needs.””

24 April 2026
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Reply from Principle Estate Management

Thank you for your feedback, it's much appreciated! We will pass your comments onto the team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent decision making

Excellent decision making by our Property Manager, Kiran Shoker over an emergency at our flats today. Cannot praise her too highly.

24 April 2026
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Reply from Principle Estate Management

Thank you for your feedback, it's much appreciated! We will pass your comments onto Kiran & the team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Southside

Property Manager in the city centre and have a lot of units over Southside. Steve Till has been great since coming in and is always professional and helpful.

24 April 2026
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Reply from Principle Estate Management

Thank you for your feedback, it's much appreciated! We will pass your comments onto Steve & the team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Steve Till

When visiting the Southside apartments recently. I was really impressed with the dedication and helpfulness of the concierge manager, I believe his name was Steve Till. Nothing was ever too much and was delivered with a smile on his face! Great customer service! Thank you!

17 April 2026
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Reply from Principle Estate Management

Thank you for your feedback, it's much appreciated! We will pass your comments onto Steve & the team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Southside Apartments

Whilst visiting site Steve Concierge manager was extremely helpful and gave us all the information we needed.

23 April 2026
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Reply from Principle Estate Management

Thank you for your feedback, it's much appreciated! We will pass your comments onto Steve & the team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Southside Apartments

I recently visited Southside Apartments and met with the Concierge Manager Steve Till. He was extremely helpful and answered any questions or queries I had.

23 April 2026
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Reply from Principle Estate Management

Thank you for your feedback, it's much appreciated! We will pass your comments onto Steve & the team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rachel Morton from Principle Estates is…

Rachel Morton from Principle Estates is simply amazing. The way she looked after me as a tenant made it very difficult for me to even consider moving out. Any issue with the property was always promptly responded to and resolved, even going beyond the actual maintenance requests to make sure the property is in good state and I enjoy the property. Nothing was too much, and I always felt appreciated as a tenant, which is rare to see nowadays.

24 April 2026
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Reply from Principle Estate Management

Thank you for your feedback, it's much appreciated! We will pass your comments onto Rachel & the team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Numerous problems with our block of…

Numerous problems with our block of just 4 flats reported, and no action. Principle advise "we haven't received all information from the previous agents" why is it so hard to arrange bare minimum building maintenance issues. Would not recommend and unfortunatley we are stuck with these 'managing' agents **update 30/04/26 i emailed the below given address on the 23/04/26 of which i have still had no response or even acknowledgement**

23 April 2026
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Reply from Principle Estate Management

Hi there and thank you for your feedback. We would like to investigate this as quickly as possible. Unfortunately from your review we do not know what development this relates to. Please email bbeasmore@principleestate.co.uk with further details and any specifics which will enable us to investigate further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Southside Apartments

I've owned an apartment at Principle-managed Southside Apartments after owning ones at several different residential communities here and in the US. It's been wonderful having the on-site 24/7 Concierge office here to assist in so many ways. Manager Steve has an amazing team of customer-focused concierge staff who go above and beyond to help the residents.

22 April 2026
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Reply from Principle Estate Management

Thank you for your feedback, it's much appreciated! We will pass your comments onto Steve & the team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Steve & Akbi

This review is for Steve & Akbi who work in the Conceirge office at Southside as they are both very friendly and always help when ever I have an issue.
I am a resident at Southside

22 April 2026
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Reply from Principle Estate Management

Thank you for your feedback, it's much appreciated! We will pass your comments onto Steve, Akbi & the team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Southside Apartments

Southside Apartments. Concierge manager Steve Till was extremely helpful and diligent gave us all the information we needed and was very friendly and approachable!

21 April 2026
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Reply from Principle Estate Management

Thank you for your feedback, it's much appreciated! We will pass your comments onto Steve & the team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had to work at Southside recently…

I had to work at Southside recently with the Pest control, I found Steve Til in particular very helpful and professional, nothing was too much trouble, it was a pleasure to work at Southside apartments.

9 April 2026
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Reply from Principle Estate Management

Thank you for your feedback, it's much appreciated! We will pass your comments onto Steve & the team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great visit

Had the opportunity to visit Southside Apartments yesterday and was greatly impressed.
The Concierge Manager, Steve Till was all the help we could have required and the information he provided was spot on.
Greatly appreciated.

21 April 2026
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Reply from Principle Estate Management

Thank you for your feedback, it's much appreciated! We will pass your comments onto Steve & the team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Concierge manager

Whilst staying at southside apartments your concierge manager Stephen Till was amazing amazing gave us all the information we asked for absolutely fantastic 5 star service

27 March 2026
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Reply from Principle Estate Management

Thank you for your feedback, it's much appreciated! We will pass your comments onto Steve & the team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

While working at a property at…

While working at a property at Southside apartments in Birmingham, your concierge manager Steve Till was extremely helpful. He had very good knowledge of the local area and helped me to find the local B&Q as well as pin point directions to the apartment I was working in.

17 April 2026
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Reply from Principle Estate Management

Thank you for your feedback, it's much appreciated! We will pass your comments onto Steve & the team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I live in the Silkworks on Foleshill…

I live in the Silkworks on Foleshill Road, Coventry, managed by Principle Estate Management. I have not lived in the building long, but there are many worrying issues that have meant I do not feel safe living within the building.

There has been considerable issues with homeless people breaking into the building, rough sleeping in the corridors, using drugs and acting threateningly towards me and other residents of the building.

Whilst I admit, some residents are choosing to leave the rear access doors open, I do not understand why the building has fairly weak wooden framed glass doors that do not self close in a building that is repeatedly being accessed by aggressive drug using homeless.

The bin situation has also become dire, homeless people repeatedly root through the bins and chuck rubbish everywhere and recently a man has set up a makeshift shack in the bin area. Why are the bins not in a secure area?

I'm not even going to mention here the state of the interior of the building as I believe that is a secondary issue here.

I have lived in the building six months and the introduction of key fobs briefly meant the building is more secure but now the problems are as worse as ever. I have to call 101 on a weekly basis to report problems. It is unacceptable.

1 January 2026
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Reply from Principle Estate Management

Sorry to receive your review. Since taking on the site there have been many anti-social issues which we had got on top of for a sustained period of time.

We are aware of the issues you have raised and have this week instructed for refuse clearance and additional works to the doors. These works have taken place today and include repairing the self closer, collection of the refuse again (which was carried out on Monday initially) and a reminder to owners and residents that they MUST keep the doors closed at all times in order to prevent continued access.

We are also reaching out the Police and the Council’s Outreach team and will continue to closely monitor the situation.

Many thanks and sorry that this issue has once again created difficulties for residents

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