PHM Group set to expand to the UK

July 15, 2025
by News on the Block Editorial Team
News On the Block

PHM Group has acquired Trust Property Management Group, which operates in the London metropolitan area, expanding itsoperations to the UK. The acquisition is part of PHM Group's continued international growth.

 The acquisition includes the Group's subsidiaries Trust Property Management, Fresh Property Management, Nightingale Chancellors, Dexter Brown, and Skylon Chartered Surveyors.

 The Trust Group companies specialise in the management of residential properties and other expert services in the field of property management.  Over the years, the company has won multiple industry awards, including London Property Management Company of the Year, and has successfully built up a client portfolio consisting of high-value properties.  As part of PHM Group, Trust's business will continue as before.

Strong growth in Europe continues

In 2022, PHM Group took its first steps outside the Nordic countries by expanding its operations to Germany. In June 2024, the company expanded into the Swiss market. 

"Gaining a foothold in the UK is a natural next step for PHM Group to grow. The UK is a very attractive region for PHM Group. We aim to implement our growth strategy in the UK market and build a full-service residential property service company there", says Ville Rantala, CEO of PHM Group.

“We are most delighted to become part of the PHM Group. We were very selective in our search for the right partner that would allow us to continue to operate in an entrepreneurial way, while benefiting from being part of a larger family. We share the same values and passion for delivering first-class management services to our clientele", says Benjamin Mire, Managing Director of Trust Property Management Group.

For further information, please contact:

Ville Rantala, Group CEO, PHM Group, +358 50 385 1442, ville.rantala@phmgroup.com

Benjamin Mire, Managing Director, Trust Property Management Group, +44 208 358 6543, bmire@trustplc.com

Trust Property Management Group in brief

Trust Property Management Group is a multi-disciplined firm providing residential management services under the Trust Property Management, Nightingale Chancellors & Fresh Property Management umbrellas, whilst providing commercial management under Dexter Brown and Surveying/valuation services under Skylon Chartered Surveyors.  Trust Property Management is multi-award winning and specialising in the management of high-end blocks of flats in Central London and surrounding suburbs.  Established in 2006, Trust Group now manages in excess of 11,000 homes across the country, with a team of 59 office-based staff and 91 site-based staff.

PHM Group Holding Oyj in brief

PHM Group is a property services group whose mission is to care for people by taking care of their surroundings. PHM Group consists of the best local companies in the industry with the same values and motivations: entrepreneurship and a fair and responsible way of working.

PHM Group employs 14,000 property services professionals in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The Group’s like-for-like revenue is approximately EUR 1,139 million (31 March 2025). PHM Group is owned by the funds managed by Norvestor and the Intera fund together with the management of the local companies. Read more: phmgroup.com

 

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