Hillcrest Estate Management Limited

Reference number: 1029999

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Alexander Bonhill Limited Reference number: 311714 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Hillcrest Estate Management Limited (FRN 1029999) is an AR of Alexander Bonhill Limited (FRN 311714). When you use Hillcrest Estate Management's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Hillcrest Estate Management, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Also trades as
  • Hillcrest

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01943394
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
2 September 1985 (40 years old)
Registered office
Vantage Point, 23 Mark Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7DN, England
Nature of business
  • Management of real estate on a fee or contract basis (SIC 68320)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Jonathan Paul Smith Director Jun 1967 31 Jul 2018
Neil Gavin Foster Director Oct 1969 29 Aug 2022
Neil Gavin Foster Secretary Not published 31 Jul 2018

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Alexander Bonhill Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillcrest Estate Management Limited FCA authorised?
Hillcrest Estate Management Limited (FRN 1029999) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Hillcrest Estate Management?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Hillcrest Estate Management Limited (FRN 1029999) is an AR of Alexander Bonhill Limited (FRN 311714). When you use Hillcrest Estate Management's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Hillcrest Estate Management, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Hillcrest Estate Management?
Protection works through Alexander Bonhill Limited, the principal firm responsible for Hillcrest Estate Management's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Hillcrest Estate Management a scam or clone?
Hillcrest Estate Management is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Hillcrest Estate Management's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Hillcrest Estate Management's FRN is 1029999. You can verify it on the FCA register.