Encore completes bolt-on acquisition of Preim

Queen’s Park Equity (“QPE”) is delighted to announce that Encore has acquired Peterborough-based Preim, a specialist Residential Managing Agent with a particular focus on housing developers and management of urban extension developments, in a deal that adds 16,000 properties to Encore’s portfolio.

Preim has built a strong reputation for providing quality services and engagement with residential communities and brings long-standing relationships with major UK housing developers. Preim will continue to be led by its existing management team under Oliver Taylor.

Neil Oakey, founding partner of Preim Ltd, said: “I am enormously proud of what the team at Preim has achieved over the past 10 years and I am excited about the next chapter of the company. We fundamentally believe that this provides the basis for our future growth. In Encore we have found a partner with the capability, professionalism and expertise to help us grow.”

Joaquim Fillola, CEO of Encore, said: “Preim has a fantastic reputation and track record with long-standing client partnerships. The business is a great strategic and cultural fit, with the Preim leadership team being Encore alumni. We look forward to working together as we strive to be the most professional managing agent in the country, providing our clients with the best service.”

Alison Price, QPE added: “We are delighted to welcome Preim into the Encore group. Preim's expertise in working with housing developers across England, its reputation for quality and its differentiated focus on residential community engagement make Preim a highly attractive and natural fit with Encore.”

QPE, which supported the MBO of Encore in March 2021, is currently investing its £202m Fund I. QPE is focused on providing capital and expertise to high-quality, entrepreneur-led businesses within the Education, Health & Pharma and Tech Services sectors, with an ambition to accelerate their growth.

Further information can be found at: www.encoreestates.co.uk