Belvoir’s trailblazer still growing after 28 years in the game
Andy Campbell, Belvoir's very first franchisee is still going strong with the acquisition of an 80-client portfolio from Home Sweet Home, in Inverness.
Belvoir’s very first franchisee in Elgin, Moray, continues to grow with the acquisition of the 80-strong portfolio of Home Sweet Home Estate Agents in Inverness.
Andy Campbell took on the franchise back in 1996 and has developed the business to become one of the largest in the county.
“I first joined Belvoir in 1996 after retiring from the RAF. I initially worked from a spare room in my own home, with only a chair, a desk, computer and a filing cabinet! The business soon got too big for this, so I found an office in a nearby town and then bought out a small company in Elgin, took on a staff member and the business took off.
The Belvoir franchise has given me the support and back up of a national organisation, together with the freedom of being self-employed.”
“Being part of the Belvoir franchise has given me the support and back up of a national organisation, together with the freedom of being self-employed. The acquisition team at Central Office are very helpful when it comes to helping franchisees to grow their business, and it’s good to have their support. It is also great to be working with my son and daughter, and I am looking forward to what the future brings.”
Lifetime achievement
Andy’s long service and commitment to the brand was recognised at the Belvoir 2023 awards when he won the prestigious Belvoir Lifetime Achievement Award.
Speaking of Andy’s latest acquisition, Belvoir Franchise Director Ian Maclean said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Andy, and we are delighted that Belvoir’s very first franchisee is not only still going strong in Elgin, but is committed to growing his business, firstly by buying the Belvoir Inverness office and then completing on this acquisition.
“One of the great things about being a Belvoir franchisee is having the opportunity to create lucrative assets that can either be sold on when business goals are achieved or passed on to family members so that the business can continue to grow and thrive, which is exactly what Andy is doing. We wish Andy and his family every success for the future.”
