Faithorn Farrell Timms

What Faithorn Farrell Timms does

Faithorn Farrell Timms (FFT) is a UK-based surveying and property consultancy founded in 2001 and headquartered in Kent, operating from four regional offices in Orpington, Brighton, Potters Bar, and a fourth site. The firm provides cradle-to-grave property services — building and quantity surveying, project management, employer's agent, principal designer/CDM, fire safety consultancy, strategic asset management, stock condition surveys, stock rationalisation, procurement consultancy, leasehold management, and PAS 2035 sustainability/retrofit advisory — primarily to UK housing associations, local authorities, and a secondary mix of education, commercial, leisure and charity clients. The practice is structured as a collection of specialist consultancies under one collective entity, led by Senior Partners Robin Faithorn and Colin Farrell with partner-led delivery on every engagement.

FFT's underlying technology comprises a suite of bespoke digital tools rather than a platform product: a Portfolio Performance Appraisal Model, Void Property Appraisal Model, Stock Rationalisation Process Toolkit, Project 2030 Energy Efficiency Upgrade Profiling Model, and an in-house Fire Door App for mobile survey management. These tools encode 20+ years of social housing methodology but are not positioned as SaaS or AI-driven systems. The firm delivers over 40,000 stock condition surveys and 20,000 stock condition reports annually, has procured and project-managed £2.5 billion of works and services contracts, and traded £1.48 billion of social housing stock across 25,000 properties in 70+ transactions since 2011.

Revenue is generated through fees for professional consultancy services delivered under framework appointments (40 consultancy frameworks including ESPO, Fusion21, NHMF, CHIC) and direct commissions from housing associations and local authorities. Pricing is bespoke and not publicly disclosed. The firm was an employee-owned LLP until its January 2026 acquisition by Celnor Group, which provides a strategic exit and platform for further consolidation within UK compliance and built-environment services. FFT holds RICS regulation, ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications, Gold Investors in People status, and ranks 51st in Building Magazine's Top 150 Consultants 2025 (22nd in Top 50 Housing Consultants).

Name

Faithorn Farrell Timms

Legal name

Faithorn Farrell Timms LLP

Website

https://effefftee.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Faithorn Farrell Timms is a UK surveying and property consultancy founded in 2001, delivering stock condition surveys, project management, procurement, fire safety, and asset management services primarily to housing associations and local authorities across England and Ireland. Acquired by Celnor Group in January 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Property and Construction Consultancy

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Advisory & Consulting (Strategy, Portfolio & Location) (FSAEAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Real Estate Portfolio & Fund Management (Institutional/REIT/PE) (BPAJAMAJ), Litigation Support & Expert Witness (Valuation-Related) (BPAHANAG)

Keywords

• Property consultancy services
• Stock condition surveys
• Construction project management
• Social housing surveying
• Fire safety consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Consultancy Services: Fees charged for surveying, project management, procurement consultancy, asset management, and related professional services delivered to housing associations, local authorities, and public sector clients. Revenue generated through framework appointments and direct commissions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Faithorn Farrell Timms is a UK-based surveying and property consultancy practice delivering cradle-to-grave property services to housing associations, local authorities, and other public sector clients. Its core offerings include stock condition surveys, building and quantity surveying, project management, employer's agent, procurement consultancy, strategic asset management, stock rationalisation, principal designer services (CDM and fire safety), sustainability/retrofit advisory, leasehold management, and agency and valuation services. The firm delivers over 40,000 stock condition surveys annually and has procured and managed contracts worth more than £2.5 billion on behalf of clients.

Product overview

Faithorn Farrell Timms is an award-winning surveying and property consultancy offering a comprehensive suite of professional services. The practice operates as a collection of specialist consultancies within a larger collective entity, providing cradle-to-grave property consultancy primarily for housing associations and private clients. Core services include Building Surveying, Employer's Agent, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Strategic Asset Management, Stock Rationalisation, Procurement Consultancy, Fire Safety/Risk Assessment, and Sustainability/Retrofit services. The company delivers over 40,000 Stock Condition Surveys annually and has procured and delivered contracts worth £2.5 billion. Services span from agency and valuation through to stock condition surveys, asset management, and sustainability consulting, with particular specialisation in social housing, education, and public sector property management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Effinity Charitable Foundation: The company's own charitable foundation that aims to provide self-improvement opportunities to disadvantaged young people.

Products and services

• Agency and Valuation Property valuation, acquisition, and disposal services for private, commercial, and public sector clients to fulfil strategic objectives.
• Employer's Agent Development advice, guidance, and management from inception to completion for housing associations, local authorities, and private developers.
• Leasehold Management Full leaseholder consultation services ensuring legal compliance, cost recovery, and efficient project management for major works on tenanted properties.
• Principal Designers Health and safety and fire safety consultancy services including CDM Principal Designer, Fire Risk Assessments, and compartmentation surveys.
• Procurement Consultancy Full-service and tailored procurement of works and services contracts for registered social landlords and public sector clients, including Section 20 leaseholder consultation.
• Project Management Full-service project management for all aspects of construction from new-build to redevelopment, from pre-construction through to completion.
• Stock Condition Surveys Comprehensive stock condition surveys for social housing providers, local authorities, education, and leisure sectors, delivering data for investment planning and compliance.
• Stock Rationalisation Evaluation, acquisition, and disposal of housing stock for registered providers, with strategic input or full service delivery since 2011.
• Strategic Asset Management Consultancy services helping public sector clients understand property asset performance, identify opportunities to intensify, and optimise financial and social return on investment.
• Surveying Building and quantity surveying services including expert witness, housing condition claims, and party wall matters for social housing clients.
• Sustainability Professional retrofit advisory and environmental consultancy services including PAS 2035-compliant retrofit assessments, coordination, design, and carbon reduction strategies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000+ Stock Condition Surveys delivered annually
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World Child CancercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025FFT has partnered with World Child Cancer as a 2025 Global Partner, supporting their mission to ensure children in low- and middle-income countries receive proper cancer treatment. FFT staff participate in ambassador quizzes and fundraising activities.
• Social Value UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021FFT joined Social Value UK as a Social Value Pioneer, demonstrating commitment to measuring and maximising social impact in their work. Membership supports FFT's social responsibility approach aligned with the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012.
• Charlton Athletic Community TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFFT staff volunteer at CACT Extra Time Hub events and support CACT Awards at House of Lords. Partnership supports community initiatives for physically disabled people through football.
• Clarion FuturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFFT works in partnership with Clarion Futures, the charitable foundation of Clarion Housing Group, to support community initiatives delivering meaningful and lasting impact in communities.
• Fresh VisionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFFT works with Fresh Visions charity supporting children, young people and adults facing extreme disadvantage through various community projects.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Castons: UK multi-disciplinary surveying and consultancy firm with a strong housing association client base. Overlaps with FFT on stock condition surveys, project management, and principal designer services.
• WT Partnership: UK cost consultancy and project management firm with strong local authority and public sector exposure. Overlaps with FFT on quantity surveying, employer's agent, and project management services for housing and public buildings.
• Potter Raper Partnership: UK chartered surveying and project management consultancy with comparable specialisation in social housing, public sector, and education sectors. Direct peer in stock condition surveys, project management, and employer's agent services across housing associations and local authorities.
• Calfordseaden LLP: Multi-disciplinary construction consultancy covering building surveying, project management, and asset management. Competes directly with FFT on housing association and local authority commissions, including stock condition, fire safety, and strategic asset management work.
• Ridge and Partners LLP: UK property and construction consultancy with a significant public sector and housing practice. Competes with FFT across project management, building surveying, and asset management mandates for housing providers and local authorities.
• Bailey Partnership (Bailey Hayes): Chartered surveyors and construction consultants with deep public sector and social housing coverage. Overlaps with FFT on building surveying, quantity surveying, and project management for local authorities and housing associations.
• Markhams Chartered Surveyors: Chartered surveying firm offering building surveying, project management, and asset management to housing associations and public sector clients. Comparable mid-sized competitor in the UK social housing surveying market.

Broad incumbents

• Savills UK: Global real estate services firm with a UK public sector and residential team. Competes with FFT in strategic asset management, valuation, and stock rationalisation mandates for institutional and public sector clients.
• Capita Property and Infrastructure: Large UK property services and infrastructure consultancy serving central government, local authorities, and housing associations. Adjacent competitor for property asset management, surveying, and built environment consulting engagements.
• Arcadis UK: Global design and consultancy firm with a UK public sector and housing practice. Competes with FFT on larger, multi-disciplinary housing association and council mandates but operates at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/effefftee

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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