Patrick and Greg created Purple Frog in 2007 while they were studying at the University of Birmingham.
"We were certain we could change student accommodation for the better and provide the service that tenants and landlords deserved.
We started Purple Frog to work around students’ needs. That meant the right properties, the right opening times, arranging viewings around you and giving a proper level of service", says Patrick.
Everything is built around giving students what they want. And that’s how the business thrives.
Even our name was built with students in mind.
We want to attract good landlords with great property. To do this we also work to their needs and create the service they want.
Equally for PBSA owners and investors we create best service and make a real difference. We do this by working around the students and partners we serve.
By doing this we make student living easier. We tailor our service to every individual, and we strive to be the best, every single day. Find out more about our vision here.
Read the rest of Patrick and Greg's story here; you can also find out why we're called 'Purple Frog'.
Patrick is one of the founders of purple frog, he graduated in 2007 alongside Greg with a 2:1 in Business from the University of Birmingham. As part of his degree he was required to write and submit a business plan and decided he may as well see it through! Patrick spends time in each of our 4 offices and is often accompanied by his black lab Hugo.
07817 793 828 patrick@purplefrogproperty.comThey are good doggies, yes they are. Yes they are. Yes. they. are. Suchgooddoggies. Except when they're stealing your sandwiches.
Looking after clients with large portfolios means that Sabrina's extensive expertise in the student accommodation market is always put to good use. She also heads up the Ops team. Sabrina is a proud Birmingham City Football Club supporter and hasn't missed a home or away match in over 5 years!
0121 227 4188 Sabrina@purplefrogproperty.comStephen has a wealth of experience selling investment property. His breadth of knowledge will help everyone from first timers to seasoned portfolio investors achieve their goals. In his youth, Stephen was a rock star in the 'West Coast psychedelic' band Soup which regularly gigged at the University of Birmingham Guild of Students bar.
0333 003 1122 Stephen.Haigh@purplefrogproperty.comShaun oversees the Management of our Nottingham office. He also takes the lead on project Management. Shaun studied sport studies at the University of Worcester so he knows what it's like to be in the shoes of our tenants. He's an affable character whose knowledge of the student market is extensive. He loves helping our tenants find the right home and keeping our landlords up to date.
0121 270 2721 shaun@purplefrogproperty.comNadine oversees the Management of our Birmingham and Bristol offices as well as recruitment and training. If she won a million pounds she would buy a house for a homeless person. Which is lovely.
07542861273 nadine.bevis@purplefrogproperty.comPaul is our Branch Manager at the Birmingham office and is super knowledgeable on the Student Lettings market. If you ever find yourself with a sweet craving whilst in the office, Paul is your man! His desk is always the one with the chocolate and sweeties stash....not saying he'll share though!
0121 270 2722 paul.somerfield@purplefrogproperty.comReece is here to make sure our accounts are up to date and deal with any finance queries. He's a massive Blues fan (though not as big a fan as Sabrina) When he was a little boy, he dreamed of winning the world cup, but has been hindered in this dream because he's not from Brazil.
0121 513 0901 Reece.Jones@purplefrogproperty.comClaire is the right hand woman to the Managing Director. She works part time Monday-Friday 9:30-2.30. Although weighing no more than the idea of a feather herself, she has expanded the collective Purple Frog waistline with her exceedingly good cakes.
0121 513 0834 claire@purplefrogproperty.comBeckie is here to make sure that signing your contract is simple. She's part-time, between 8.30 am- 5pm, Monday & Tuesday and 8:30 am-2:30 pm, Wednesday, Thursday. Friday. If she could eat only one food for the rest of her life, it would be pasta. With all the different shapes, it's pretty much a different meal each time.
0121 227 4188 Beckie.Roe@purplefrogproperty.comKonnar is a Property Manager in our Nottingham Office. He is a 2 x National Kickboxing Champion and went on to take up professional MMA, so there's no surprises that he likes to work out in his spare time, but don't let that put you off contacting him for help with your property, he's super friendly really!
01158 224 388 konnar.morledge@purplefrogproperty.comHappy, smiley and friendly are three words that describe Maisie perfectly. That means she fits brilliantly into Purple Frog Selly Oak team, where she's busy putting these attributes to use, finding students their new homes from home. She also runs her own cake-making business and used to be an editor at a magazine, so you'll be sure there's no typos when she pipes on the 'Happy Birthday Grandma' frosting.
0121 270 2722 Birmingham@purplefrogproperty.comIf you're looking for your new student place in Birmingham, Akash is your man. He's also training to be a gym instructor, so he can also tell you the difference between quads and glutes. Other than their relative word scores in Scrabble, of course.
0121 270 2722 Akash.Nabi@purplefrogproperty.comYou will meet Michael when you come to our Selly Oak office to book viewings (and hear him on the phone). He's also, rather aptly, a purple belt in Aikedo. That's the modern martial art of kicking ass but very gently.
0121 270 2722 Michael.Boyce@purplefrogproperty.comIf you need to find a new home or need help with your property, Charlotte is your lady! She is our super helpful Property Manager in our Bristol office, taking care of lettings and maintenance.
0117 370 3330 Charlotte.Holland@purplefrogproperty.comIf you need help finding the right student accommodation, come to Lauren. As well as keeping the lettings team organised, she'll help you book your viewings, so you can find a great place to live. Her spirit animal is a butterfly because she is determined to change and improve. 3. The superpower I would want is the ability to shape shift as you could change into anything whenever necessary.
0117 238 0814 Lauren.Phillips@purplefrogproperty.comAndy is our friendly Tenancy Administrator based in our Bristol office. He's here to help make sure your contract signing goes as smoothly as possible. Andy is the self proclaimed king of dad jokes. I asked him for a favourite; Why was the bicycle unable to stand on it's own? Because it was too tired...... Well, at least he's good at his job!
01172 380 812 andrew.mcgeoch@purplefrogproperty.com