Priory Estates (Essex) Limited

Reference number: 1026997

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Introducer appointed representative

This firm can only introduce you to its principal, and cannot give financial advice, recommend products, or arrange deals alone.

Responsible principal firm

NIMMO'S OF CLACTON LIMITED Reference number: 306290 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • Priory Estates (Essex) Limited (FRN 1026997) introduces customers to NIMMO'S OF CLACTON LIMITED (FRN 306290). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Priory Estates (Essex).
  • Example: if Priory Estates (Essex) refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Priory Estates (Essex) itself.
  • 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
  • Priory Estates

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
05072480
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
12 March 2004 (22 years old)
Registered office
Town Wall House, Balkerne Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3AD, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Real estate agencies (SIC 68310)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Jason Rees Director Aug 1971 12 Mar 2004
Alicia Rees Secretary Not published 12 Mar 2004

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through NIMMO'S OF CLACTON 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 Priory Estates (Essex) Limited FCA authorised?
Priory Estates (Essex) Limited (FRN 1026997) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for Priory Estates (Essex)?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. Priory Estates (Essex) Limited (FRN 1026997) introduces customers to NIMMO'S OF CLACTON LIMITED (FRN 306290). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Priory Estates (Essex). Example: if Priory Estates (Essex) refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Priory Estates (Essex) itself. 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 Priory Estates (Essex)?
Protection works through NIMMO'S OF CLACTON LIMITED, the principal firm responsible for Priory Estates (Essex)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Priory Estates (Essex) a scam or clone?
Priory Estates (Essex) 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 Priory Estates (Essex)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Priory Estates (Essex)'s FRN is 1026997. You can verify it on the FCA register.