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KEYWORD "Franchises" - 62 RESULTS
Irish agency snaps up UK independent lettings and sales firm

One of the Republic of Ireland's largest agency chains, Sherry Fitzgerald, has snapped up Belfast independent Simon Brien Residential, known as...

05 February 2024

From: Breaking News

Two of the largest lettings agencies propose to merge

The Property Franchise Group, the UK's largest property franchise brand, wants to merge with long-time rival Belvoir. Both are listed on the...

10 January 2024

From: Breaking News

It’s a record! Sixth office opened by ambitious franchise owner

Belvoir has expanded its presence in Scotland following the opening of a brand-new office in Kirkcaldy.  The branch is the sixth Belvoir...

18 October 2023

From: Breaking News

Resilient business model is key to agency group’s ongoing success

The apparent rise and rise of Belvoir Group is down to its resilient business model and the entrepreneurs who run its...

05 September 2023

From: Breaking News

Belvoir’s new mortgage deals aim to boost property franchises

Belvoir has snapped up a regional mortgage provider for £1m. It’s acquired MAB (South West) Ltd and follows the earlier acquisition of...

30 August 2023

From: Breaking News

‘Inspiring’ franchisee takes control of his fourth branch

Belvoir franchisee Lloyd Rumbold has completed on the acquisition of Belvoir West Bridgford, adding a fourth franchise to his portfolio of...

27 July 2023

From: Breaking News

New faces take over veteran rentals franchise branch

One of the country’s first Belvoir branch franchises has changed hands after approaching three decades.  The resale of Belvoir Lincoln, one of...

30 June 2023

From: Breaking News

Agency targeting 100 franchisees scores accreditation success

Small but fast-growing agency Propertynest has been confirmed as a British Franchise Association member. BFA members commit to running an ethical standards-based...

27 June 2023

From: Breaking News

Big PropTech deal for over half of LSL franchise agents

Over half of the agency branches sold to franchisees by LSL Property Services have signed up to a large PropTech deal. As...

20 June 2023

From: Breaking News

Agency structure transformation is almost complete

LSL’s transition from being a largely owned agency network to individual franchises is effectively complete. The company - which owns the Your...

02 June 2023

From: Breaking News

Agency chain pledges higher profits following franchise switch

LSL Property Services - owner of the Reeds Rains and Your Move brands - says it’s movement of agency branches to...

26 May 2023

From: Breaking News

Lettings fees give agency remarkable 26 years of profit growth

Belvoir has released another set of upbeat financial figures marking 26 successive years of profit growth. Group revenue increased 14 per cent...

28 March 2023

From: Breaking News

Trio of acquisitions as franchisees snap up independents

It’s been a busy start to the year for the Northwood brand, with three franchisees completing on acquisitions.  Northwood is part of...

07 March 2023

From: Breaking News

It's War! Call for 'national mobilisation' to improve EPCs

An all-party and influential committee of MPs says the UK should be put on a war footing to improve the energy...

09 January 2023

From: Breaking News

Agency fights back after closures with “huge success” Megacamp

Keller Williams UK, which recently announced the closure of two of its franchise operations, has bounced back with what it calls...

06 October 2022

From: Breaking News

New franchise deal offered to agents seeking corporate benefits

Agents running their own businesses but attracted to the advantages of a corporate are being targeted by a new Business Integration...

20 June 2022

From: Breaking News

Hybrid agency scheme claims it's better for agents than rival firms

The closely-fought battle between franchise lettings agencies in the private rental sector continues apace.  Maryam Bham, franchise sales manager at Hunters -...

16 June 2022

From: Breaking News

Rebrand for agency group pushing financial services to the fore

The Belvoir Group, one of the country’s largest multi-brand property franchises, is rebranding to distinguish itself from the Belvoir lettings and...

24 May 2022

From: Breaking News

Agency giant announces huge jump in managed properties

The Property Franchise Group says that in the past year the number of managed properties it handles has risen from 58,000...

06 April 2022

From: Breaking News

Massive rise on managed properties for agency group

The Property Franchise Group now manages in excess of 74,000 rental properties on behalf of landlords, according to a new trading...

02 February 2022

From: Breaking News

London rental market strong but growth depends on easier travel

A generally upbeat trading statement from franchise agency giant Winkworth reports that prime London’s rental market’s long term return to normality...

13 January 2022

From: Breaking News

Lettings now account for 75% of Winkworth revenue

A trading statement from franchise agency Winkworth has revealed that its network now derives 75 per cent of its revenue from...

12 November 2021

From: Breaking News

Central London lettings revenue plummets up to 20% admits agency

Winkworth says its London rental activities have suffered because of a lack of international travel, and students and young professionals returning to...

09 April 2021

From: Breaking News

 Franchise of the Year named as agency’s spectacular annual awards

Franchise giant Belvoir has held its annual awards including the naming of the prestigious ‘franchise of the year’. The accolade went to...

08 April 2021

From: Breaking News

Buy to let expert amongst agency’s latest franchise recruits

One of the first franchisees for a new business model put forward by the Century 21 UK agency is a buy...

25 February 2021

From: Breaking News

Another independent agency’s lettings book snapped up by franchise giant

A branch of Martin & Co has completed its second independent lettings book acquisition in 18 months. Martin & Co Chelmsford, part...

02 February 2021

From: Breaking News

New franchise branch owners as parent firm's takeover talks go on

Three property specialists have joined forces to launch a new branch of franchise brand Martin & Co. Directors Andrew Rowson and Lindsey...

26 January 2021

From: Breaking News

Coronavirus shows strength of franchise business model - claim

The UK’s largest property franchise group says the current Coronavirus crisis shows precisely how robust its franchise business model is. In a...

22 May 2020

From: Breaking News

Manager buys franchise of agency she’s run for six years

The manager of an agency in West Lothian has bought the franchise for the office she’s run for the past six...

18 February 2020

From: Breaking News

Steve Rad, Managing Director at InventoryBase

Who are you and what is your role within the company? Steve Rad, Managing Director What is ‘company name’ and what does it...

30 January 2020

From: 60 Second Interview

Independent rebrands to Hunters as franchise expansion continues

An independent previously known as Adams Estate Agents has rebranded as Hunters as the franchise giant’s expansion programme continues. The office is...

11 September 2019

From: Breaking News

Fees ban has led to surge in tenants on the move, says franchise giant

The tenant fee ban in England has led to a surge in demand from tenants for properties according to Belvoir.  The franchise...

30 August 2019

From: Breaking News

Franchise branch buys independent’s lettings book in just two weeks

Another independent agency has been acquired by franchise giant Martin & Co.  The firm’s Southend franchisee purchased the managed properties of local...

13 June 2019

From: Breaking News

£2m of new acquisition deals to come, says franchise giant Belvoir

Belvoir, the UK's largest property franchise, says its trading during the first quarter of this year suggests it’s outperforming its expectation...

17 May 2019

From: Breaking News

Another one bites the dust! Franchisee snaps up fourth independent

Belvoir has snapped up another independent lettings agency in the south east.  Grey & Co, located at Wembley Park in north London,...

17 April 2019

From: Breaking News

Property management scheme pushes for new franchisees

SDL Property Partners, which describes itself as the industry’s first property management franchising scheme, is pushing for new members. Its training has...

12 April 2019

From: Breaking News

Fees Ban - ‘impact to be less than expected’ admits major agency

One of the country’s largest networks of franchised lettings agents says the impact of the Fees Ban coming into effect in...

05 April 2019

From: Breaking News

Agency reveals first acquisition of 2019 - with more to come, it pledges

Hunters has announced its first business expansion of 2019 with the acquisition of what it calls “a significant lettings book.” The acquisition...

10 January 2019

From: Breaking News

Property is personal - and Belvoir is putting it on a rebranded image

Belvoir is unveiling a new logo this morning, incorporating the strapline ‘Property is personal’. “Belvoir has always been a progressive company which has contributed...

01 November 2018

From: Breaking News

Independent agency snapped up by local Martin & Co franchisee

The independent lettings agency Chilli Residential has been snapped up by a local branch of franchise giant Martin & Co. The Aldershot...

25 October 2018

From: Breaking News

New branch bans tenant fees and gives discounts to public sector workers

A new branch of franchise agency Century 21 has opened in Chelmsford with two unusual pitches - its own ‘ban’ on...

05 October 2018

From: Breaking News

'Many independent letting agencies will shut' warns franchise firm chief

Belvoir says a surge in business for its Assisted Acquisition Programme is because of the challenging market and upcoming fees ban...

20 September 2018

From: Breaking News

Property investment platform marks 25th franchise across the UK

Sourced, which describes itself as the largest property investment platform in the UK, has secured its 25th franchise some 10 months...

22 June 2018

From: Breaking News

Belvoir back on the acquisition trail after securing funding

The UK’s largest franchise agency has secured funding which it will use to strengthen its growth and acquisition strategy. Belvoir has secured...

21 May 2018

From: Breaking News

Student lettings firm snapped up by expanding franchise agency

Franchise agency Redstones, which has 13 offices across the Midlands, has acquired student letting company Housemates. Redstones, now one of the largest...

13 April 2018

From: Breaking News

Up to 10,000 agents could quit because of regulation - claim

Franchises giant Belvoir says there are over 10,000 potential acquisition targets which could be wanting a way out of the lettings...

11 April 2018

From: Breaking News

EweMove’s biggest acquisition yet as it snaps up independent agency

Hybrid brand EweMove says its purchase of a traditional lettings agency with 350 properties on its book constitutes its biggest biggest...

15 March 2018

From: Breaking News

Agency says 85% of branches are seeing landlords quitting sector

Belvoir says there is no evidence of a large-scale sell-off of buy to let properties by beleaguered landlords, but 85 per...

07 March 2018

From: Breaking News

Belvoir keen to snap up agencies selling-up after fees ban

Belvoir has told its shareholders that it aims to acquire agencies that exit the lettings sector when the ban on fees...

08 February 2018

From: Breaking News

EweMove pair acquire 100-unit lettings portfolio from independent agency

Franchise holders of EweMove in the westcountry have acquired over 100 managed units from an independent agency. Anita Light and Paul Gammage,...

08 February 2018

From: Breaking News

Another independent agency snapped up by TPFG franchisee

Angela Newark, owner of two franchises of The Property Franchise Group in West Yorkshire, has acquired the portfolio of another agency taking...

19 December 2017

From: Breaking News

Property Franchise Group's Martin & Co acquires another independent

The Oxford franchisee of Martin & Co has acquired the nearby Kidlington office of independent local agency Oliver James. This takes the number...

23 November 2017

From: Breaking News

Firm urges agents to diversify with property management franchises

One of the industry’s largest brands, The SDL Group, is launching a new division offering franchise opportunities for property managers.   SDL Property...

19 October 2017

From: Breaking News

Belvoir celebrates record number of franchise license renewals

Belvoir is reporting a record year for franchise license renewals in 2017 with 34 offices across the country celebrating a collective...

18 September 2017

From: Breaking News

Further expansion for Belvoir HQ's franchisee support team

Belvoir is recruiting more central office staff to support franchisees, with a 40 per cent increase in workers at the company's...

29 June 2017

From: Breaking News

New hybrid lettings and sales agency to be launched

A new lettings and sales franchise agency is being launched later this month.    Business brokerage and franchise development firm Transworld Business Advisors...

13 January 2017

From: Breaking News

Franchise giant opens latest lettings and sales office

The franchise giant Century 21 UK has opened its latest estate and letting agency office - and it's in Southampton.  The office,...

08 November 2016

From: Breaking News

Agency network reports lack of family houses across lettings market

Belvoir says the majority of franchise owners in its 170-strong network are reporting a shortage of family housing as one opf...

12 August 2016

From: Breaking News

Joining a franchise lettings agency? That's £2,495 to £150,000...

A business start-up service says the cost of joining a franchise lettings agency can range from £2,495 to a hefty £150,000...

04 May 2016

From: Breaking News

Belvoir reaches branch office milestone over a year ahead of schedule

Another independent sales and lettings agency group has been snapped up by Belvoir, which takes it over the 200-office threshold. The 16-office...

06 October 2015

From: Breaking News

Letting agency group profits slip thanks to election uncertainty

Lettings franchise group Belvoir Lettings has suffered a setback in its profits.  In the six months to the end of June, the...

10 September 2015

From: Breaking News

Three new offices for Belvoir

Belvoir Lettings, one of the UK's largest agency franchises, is continuing its expansion programme with three new offices. Rayson Wilshaw, a sales...

18 May 2015

From: Breaking News

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