Award-Winning Letting Agency Opens in Staines

The UK’s largest letting agency , Martin & Co has opens the doors of its latest office on 10th July, in Staines. Situated at 137 High Street, the award-winning agency offers a dedicated letting service for landlords and tenants, and is set to take property lettings to the next level in the Staines area, according to the new franchise owners Eric and Susan Milburn – a husband and wife team with a passion for excellence!

Eric and Susan – successful businesspeople, property developers and landlords themselves, really understand the needs of today’s landlord, and approached Martin & Co as they had been impressed with their successful letting formula and wanted to hit the ground running with their new lettings venture.

“Clearly, lettings are rapidly taking over from home ownership in the UK and the Martin & Co franchise is precisely the right vehicle for us to deliver the level of service we would expect to receive ourselves. Indeed, the exceptional training, systems and support the company provides gives us a flying head start”, said Eric. “It also fits well with our long-term aim to involve our two daughters in the business in the future”, said Susan.


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For further information about Martin & Co nationally please contact Marketing Manager Jayne Codling 01202 405543 or email jayne.codling@martinco.com

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Award-Winning Letting Agency Opens in Balham

The UK’s largest letting agency , Martin & Co has just opened the doors of its latest branch, in Balham. Situated in Balham Hill, the award-winning agency offers a dedicated letting service for landlords and tenants, and is set to take property lettings to the next level in the Balham area, according to the new franchise owner, Naveed Salim.

Naveed, with a degree in economics and a strong background in a progressive retail environment where customer service was king, approached Martin & Co as he had been impressed with their system-driven approach to lettings .

“The Martin & Co franchise is precisely the right vehicle for me to deliver the level of service I would expect to receive myself. Indeed, the exceptional training, systems and support the company provides gives me a flying head start”, he said, “it also fits well with my long-term aim to develop a respected business that will be an asset for my family in the future – so I’m in it for the long run!” says Naveed


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For further information about Martin & Co nationally please contact Marketing Manager Jayne Codling 01202 405543 or email jayne.codling@martinco.com

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Redundancy Allowed me to seize the Martin & Co Opportunity

Martin &Co Wimbledon franchise owner, Ian Waldron, shares his views on why redundancy can be just the beginning, not the end

“I had always like the idea of owning my own business but the prospect seemed daunting, however when I was made redundant it gave me the opportunity to reflect on my situation. Franchising presented the perfect opportunity to own my own business whilst minimising the risks of starting independently.”

“I have always had a genuine interest in property and with my financial background in the city I knew that the trend was moving away from sales and towards lettings . However I had limited knowledge of the lettings industry but with the comprehensive training courses that Martin & Co provides combined with the continued support on offer I felt confident that lettings was the right industry for me.”

“The first time I saw a Martin & Co board in my area I was immediately interested. The distinctive branding that they provide is unlike anything I would have been able to do on my own. With Martin & Co our clients benefit from our office’s local knowledge and expertise backed by the power of a national brand, without choosing the franchise route it would have taken years to build up the brand awareness I already have.”

“Due to the success of Martin & Co as a brand and the fact that their business model has been tried and tested over a number of years, it meant the process of obtaining funding was fairly straight forward. Yes banks are going to ask probing questions but the business plan that Martin & Co provide all new franchises with settled any doubts the banks I went to originally had.”

“It is difficult for me to offer advice to anyone who has been made redundant as each individual case is different, and buying a franchise does require an investment. However redundancy can often offer the opportunity for reflection and change in an individual’s lifestyle which in other circumstances may have never been possible. As long as the franchisee is willing to put in the hard work required and is eager to learn lots of new skills then buying a franchise can be a great option. I love being my own boss and know that my job and my future is secure. People tend to mention redundancy in negative terms but it doesn’t have to be doom and gloom, I have gone from being made redundant to owning a growing business in an industry that I have a real passion for.”

Contact:
For further information about Martin & Co nationally please contact Marketing Manager Jayne Codling 01202 405543 or email jayne.codling@martinco.com

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