Since its launch in 2012, disability and accessible property specialists, PLG Consultants has expanded from a 2-partner business to one that now employs over 20 people. “From somewhat humble origins in a tiny office a little bigger than a broom cupboard we are immensely proud that our business has evolved organically, with instruction growth coming from repeat business and word-of-mouth recommendations” explains Managing Director, Phill Gill.
“As the business has grown, we’ve adapted our structure to reflect the distinct and specialist services we offer, and our brand refresh communicates this. We are a two-division business, comprising of a property ‘Finders’ team led by James Bovey, and an ‘Architects’ team led by Principal Architect, Andrew Vallis. Our expertise and capacity makes us unique in this sector.”
PLG Consultants is the largest firm of accessible property specialists in the UK, undertaking property searches and completing property adaptations throughout the country. The team are instructed by many of the leading UK personal injury and clinical negligence law firms and are involved in a wide range of projects in terms of value.
Andrew, an experienced Chartered Architect with over 10 years’ experience, says “At any one time we are working on the design and planning consents of multiple properties. Projects can range from modest adaptations to rental properties that provide a short to mid-term stopgap to an individual’s forever home.” Andrew heads a team of 8 that includes 6 Architects, Designers and Technicians.
“We closely manage every aspect of the client’s journey to their forever home” continues Andrew. “We believe that the process of making a home accessible should be seamless and hassle-free for our clients, and we take pride in our ability to handle every detail and deliver outstanding results”.
The Property Finding team are typically handling numerous property finding projects at any one time. “Our instructions come from solicitors, case managers or Deputies. There are huge variations in the property market in the UK in terms of housing stock, suitability, and price. Our team of 7 property consultants draw of their vast experience to discover the very best options out there for clients. There have been occasions when we’ve been set what feels like the most impossible of missions, but our can-do attitude to solving problems sees us reach success when many would admit defeat. Indeed, many of our law firm clients won’t go anywhere else.”
If you would like to talk to PLG about finding a suitable property to adapt for accessible living, or you have a home that needs adapting, please contact: 0333 577 0809 or hello@plg.uk.