Brighton franchisees Nathan Crombie and Wai Lam hoover up local rival and triple the size of their lettings portfolio overnight.

With a lot of hard work and commitment, a franchise could get you where you want to go a lot more quickly, says Nigel Lewis, but which franchise might be the best…

Its upbeat half-year report reveals increased average revenue for its branches, although four of its own closed after being merged with neighbouring offices by franchisees.

Belvoir has announced that David Newton is promoted to Group IT and Marketing Director across Belvoir’s four core brands.

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?

Claim is made within research by property expert Kate Faulkner, commissioned by leading estate agency chain, Belvoir.

Belvoir says the hit on its gross profits will be just 3% nine months after the tenant fees ban is introduced on June 1st.

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

The UK's largest franchised estate agency chain Belvoir predicts that there will be 20% fewer independent letting agents by 2020.

Read how leading and 300 branch franchise network estate agency brand Belvoir has signed up to join OnTheMarket and now lists on all three portals.