Lisa Isaacs asks whether estate agency is moving deeper in the self-employed space, with the promise of more flexibility, more control and more commission – through a franchise.

The number of independent agents signing up to a property franchise is growing all the time, says Richard Reed, so what are the benefits?

It’s a tough life for agents right now. Both independents and the big corporates are under pressure, so, says Andrea Kirkby is franchising the way to weather the storm?

Comments are made as the franchising giant reveals inreased profits and turnover despite challenges of the housing market and Brexit.

In this perfect storm of lower transactions and commissions – and a failing online-only model – Joanne Christie says franchising is gaining in popularity.