Our journey so far
Stef & Philips began life in 2006 as a traditional family-run estate agent, servicing private tenants and landlords in North London. But the UK’s urgent need for good quality social housing had a profound impact on our Founder and CEO, Chris Philippou. In 2012 he acted on that need, and we now operate UK-wide with over 4000 accommodation units, 7000 tenants and counting.
We believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home. Right now though the UK’s housing crisis is getting worse, with homelessness forecast to double over the next 25 years.* We’re committed to changing that trend, combining profit with purpose.
Much has changed since we first opened our doors. But not everything. Our roots as a family business remain at the core of who we are, as do the values that go with it, and our commitment to helping vulnerable people get the housing help they need.
*Source: Shelter
Our mission
At Stef & Philips, we strive to make the lives of vulnerable people safer and more secure. We do this by delivering safe, suitable homes and vital services for tenants, authorities and partners, while providing secure investments for private and corporate investors.
Care is at our core
Our mission extends far beyond just bricks and mortar, with a commitment to offer the highest standards of service and support to those who rely on us. Our portfolio of managed properties includes HMOs, flats and houses, all remodelled and refurbished to the very highest specifications – a firm foundation for our tenants to build the better lives they deserve.
The unacceptable scale of homelessness
More and more accommodation is being deemed unsuitable for housing the homeless and vulnerable. The National Housing Federation says “England alone needs 340,000 new homes built a year, including 145,000 social and affordable homes but we are not achieving targets.”** In London alone, 60,000 homes are currently needed: by 2041, this will have risen to 184,000. Alongside this, we’re seeing a constant increase in rough sleeping and a dramatic rise in unsuitable temporary accommodation.
**Source: The National Housing Federation
Our Values
At Stef & Philips, our values are central to our ethos. They
guide everything we do.
Leading with integrity
Honesty and transparency are at the heart of all our relationships.
Motivated to understand
We do our utmost to understand each individual’s needs, so we can deliver the best solution.
Determined to make a difference
Our goal is to reduce homelessness and create positive change in many people’s lives.
It’s clear that the most vulnerable members of our society need help. By bringing together private investors, local authorities, charities and housing associations in a spirit of trust and a shared commitment to improving tenants’ lives, we’ve created a versatile, end-to-end model that delivers fit-for-purpose accommodation and services – a setting where people can begin to thrive again.
Life at Stef & Philips
Everyone working at Stef & Philips has the same mission: to make the lives of vulnerable people safer and more secure. Does this sound like you?
How we work: a closer look
Our full service approach is unique. All work is carried out by dedicated in-house teams to ensure reliable, high-quality service.
The process begins with private or institutional investors looking for a positive social impact. Once we’ve helped them to source and acquire the right property, our construction arm remodels and refurbishes it to our exacting quality standards. We also sign a lease with the investor to handle lettings, management and maintenance, while protecting their capital and yields.
This approach has earned us the trust of over 60 housing partners (local authorities, charities and housing associations) who know they can rely on our standards of quality and social responsibility.
Our accreditations
Our senior team
Meet the full team
Philip Philippou
Chairman
Chris Philippou
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Joanne Philippou
Director
Since the day I checked in my very first tenants, I have been committed to putting their needs at the heart of everything we do. Everyone deserves a safe place to call home and I am so proud that our entire team cares deeply and every day goes above and beyond to ensure we provide the best possible accommodation and support to all of our service users.
Chris Philippou
Founder and CEO
We value your privacy
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized ads or content, and analyze our traffic. By clicking "Accept all", you consent to our use of cookies. Privacy and Cookies Policy.