Brink Riley Properties

Brink Riley Properties: lettings and property management in the United Kingdom

Brink Riley Properties is a family-run property management company with its own portfolio distributed across the United Kingdom. Founded in 2012, its initial activity focused on managing the assets of individual and corporate landlords, and over time it has expanded its offering to include block, estate and commercial management. The company states that it operates in more than seven cities and is expanding its offices and geographical coverage.

Services for landlords

The firm provides lettings and management services, student lettings, commercial management and block and estate management. Its client base includes both corporate and residential landlords based in the UK and overseas. The company states that it does not charge additional admin or deposit protection fees, and presents its fee structure as transparent, with additional services at no extra cost.

Its service options include a hybrid service, designed to combine the presence of a local agent with a clear fee structure. For non-resident landlords, Brink Riley Properties states that it has systems in place to ensure that overseas landlord responsibilities are met within the management fee itself.

Structure and team

The company was founded by Natalie Mansfield and Pieter Brink. Natalie Mansfield, director, has more than 19 years of experience in the sector and specialises in lettings and portfolio management, including individual properties, leasehold and freehold estates, and commercial units. She is based in the United Kingdom and oversees the lettings, management and finance departments. Pieter Brink, also a director, has more than 17 years of experience and specialises in sales and investment, with a focus on sourcing property investment opportunities for landlords. He is based in South Africa and oversees the company's South African landlord portfolio.

The team includes roles such as operations manager, administration manager, property management manager, property management assistant, lettings negotiator, lettings receptionist, site supervisor, administration assistant, Portsmouth accommodation manager, marketing administrator and client accountant.

Technology and repairs reporting

Brink Riley Properties has invested in its own systems and technology, including bespoke property management and accounts software, an online report a repair tool and an inspection programme that synchronises with its system to ensure everything is recorded and passed on to the relevant persons efficiently. The company also offers an online portal to landlords and tenants with 24-hour access to their account and property documents.

Offices

The company has a head office in Witham and offices in Leicester, Portsmouth and Stoke-on-Trent. Its activity extends to locations such as Barnsley, Bristol, Cardiff, Essex, High Wycombe, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Manchester and Nottingham, according to the coverage shown on its website.

Head office and local offices

Local Head Office: 27A Bridge Street, Witham, CM8 1BU

Local Leicester Office: 30 Belvoir Street, Leicester, LE1 6HQ

Local Portsmouth Office: Prudential 16 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, PO1 2DD · Phone: 0239 435 0275 · Email: guildhall@brinkriley.co.uk

Local Stoke Office: London Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 1AB · Phone: 0800 228 9437 · Email: ssv@brinkriley.co.uk