Principle appoints Kirk to lead Manchester expansion
As property director for the North West, Matt Kirk has been charged with growing the Midlands-based property management company’s regional portfolio to more than 5,000 homes by 2028.
Principle Estate Management was founded in the Midlands in 2018 to provide property management services for developers, RMC directors, and freeholders.
It currently oversees more than 26,000 units across the country, including spaces in London’s York and Nottingham Terrace, Charlesworth House, and Portman Towers.
More than just residential property managers, Principle also manages offices at 12 St Geroge Street in Mayfair.
Principle has offices in Birmingham and London. Its latest base – Manchester’s 111 Piccadilly – has a staff of four.
Establishing an office on the ground was key for Joe Jobson, Principle’s joint managing director.
“We know from working in Birmingham and London how important it is to have a local presence on the ground, so the decision to open a dedicated offer in the North West was a natural one to make,” Jobson explained.
“Taking office space in central Manchester puts us right at the heart of life in the city and we have ambitious targets to grow revenue in the region to £2.5m within three years.”
Kirk is the most senior hire in Manchester and is at work growing his team. He has more than 20 years of experience, mostly with Rendall & Rittner where he established the Northern division.
Kirk said: “I’m really excited about this new opportunity with Principle and we are already gaining traction in the region, with a new instruction on Urban Splash’s Albert Mill conversion in the heart of Manchester.
“We are really pleased with this early show of faith and look forward to working with the residents to positively impact their homes and their community and, in doing so, grow our reputation locally.”
Principle managing director Brett Williams described opening a Manhcester office as an “important milestone” for the company.
“The Piccadilly office will manage a growing portfolio of residential and mixed-use developments across Manchester and the wider region, with the company continuing to win new contracts through its existing offices in Birmingham and central London,” he said.
“We understand that the landscape of property management is ever changing. Our role has never been about bricks and mortar but about the people in the communities we service and the positive impact we can have on their everyday lives. This is the vision and commitment we are bringing to Manchester and beyond.”
