BDC Magazine - Online version December 2015 Issue - 216 | Page 20

mainstay.qxp_feature 2 21/10/2015 13:38 Page 18 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SPECIAL: MAINSTAY GROUP ABOUT MAINSTAY GROUP Every company has its story to tell, and that's no different with Mainstay. Originally operating as a small group of some 12 professionals in the field of property management, the company was conceived to deliver a service to its very first client, Pemberstone, a company which yet still remains a key client of Mainstay. This, however, was merely a starting point for Mainstay and, from the onset, the company had a burning passion to grow and pan out into what is now regarded as one of the UK's leading managing agents and expert in all things property, with one of, if not the most comprehensive offerings of property services and a vast network of over 500 qualified, driven and skilled indi- Mainstay is now currently one of, if not the most highly recognised, respected and accredited managing agents in the UK viduals in its employ. Mainstay is now currently one of, if not the most highly recognised, respected and accredited managing agents in the UK, reflecting the company's expertise across the sector. The company has been in receipt of a vast array of awards, including everything from OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001, Investors in People (Silver), RICS, ARMA-Q and CHAS accreditation, and much, much more. If there is an accreditation for it, you'll find Mainstay has it, and lence across its portfolio and provides this is for good reason – accreditation clients with an unshakeable confidence in allows the company to demonstrate excel- Mainstay's ability to deliver. In addition, any and all subcontractors used by Mainstay are also required to have such accreditation also, ensuring that excellence flows from the top, all the way through to the bottom. As such, with Mainstay, excellence can be guaranteed. The driving ambition of present-day Mainstay is, β€œTo provide industry leading property and facilities management services nationally; to be the agent of choice for our markets, and the employer of choice for our team.” At the heart of the business is a deep-rooted desire to deliver a calibre of service which, whilst industry-leading by very nature, continues to evolve and improve so as best to provide for clients in 18