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Hunters takes aim at London float
Hunters is preparing to float on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange to take advantage of the improving residential property market. The large estate agency firms, which has over 150 branches, the vast majority of which are franchised, has already appointed Numis Securities as Nominated Adviser and Broker with a view to start trading on AIM by the end of next week. Kevin Hollinrake (left), the Chairman of Hunters, who was recently elected as a Conservative MP, said, “Hunters is a highly ambitious company. Our success to date has been born out of our focus on providing our customers with an exceptional service combined with local market knowledge. The Group is excited about its next chapter as a public company. This status will help to further enhance the Hunters brand and provide access to capital to accelerate business growth.” Hunters last week welcomed Norfolk-based Kudos Residential to its fast growing network estate agents. All seven of Kudos Residential’s branches, located across the county, including the main towns and cities of Norwich and Great Yarmouth, have all been rebranded. Glynis Frew (right), Managing Director of Hunters Property Group, said, “This is another exciting milestone for Hunters. As we continue…
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Hunters and Belvoir expanding
Hunters, one of the largest independent networks of sales and lettings agents in the UK, has snapped up Country Properties adding another 23 franchised branches to its set-up. Sales and lettings agents Country Properties, founded in 1974 in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, has developed into an established franchised operation, with strongholds in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. Managing Director of Hunters, Glynis Frew (left), commented, “We are delighted to add such a reputable and well established group of branches to the Hunters network. The two companies share the same set of values and are united in our commitment to the franchise model that we feel produces higher levels of customer service and return.” The acquisition of Country Properties will enable Hunters to expand their presence and reach into new areas as well as welcome a group of industry accredited branches with professional franchise partners to their network. Glynis added, “Our franchisees are passionately committed to the success of their own businesses and will work hard to ensure they deliver what today’s customer wants. Local expertise, knowledge and professionalism to help people get to where they need to be – that is our motto.” The 23 Country Properties operations will continue to be managed…
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Odds shorten on estate agent winning seat in May
Bookmakers have slashed the odds on Kevin Hollinrake, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Hunters Property Group, being elected MP for Thirsk & Malton after his nearest rival, and existing MP for the North Yorkshire, announced last week that she will not be seeking re-election on 7th May. Anne McIntosh (left), the Conservative MP, confirmed she will not run as an independent in the General Election, after she was deselected by her party. She said she would focus on returning a Tory government by campaigning for candidates in marginal seats instead. McIntosh has been the MP for Thirsk & Malton, North Yorkshire, since 1997, and was previously an MEP. She commented, “Many have asked me to stand locally in some capacity. I am honoured but my place is within the party and I would never put personal ambition ahead of the best interests of the country, which can only be served by another Government led by David Cameron. “To all those who have so loyally supported me and who have expressed disillusionment and a sense of being disenfranchised, I urge them to put aside their disappointment and ask them to consider that the alternative would not be good for the constituency,…
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Features
Regional round-up
Each month we visit three agents across the country to discover what is happening in their businesses and local markets. This month we visit Surrey, London and North Yorkshire.
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Hunters continues expansion
Hunters continued its rapid expansion in 2014, with no fewer than 37 new branch openings for the year. Hunters’ offices opened their doors across the country in counties including Greater London, West Midlands, County Durham, Berkshire, Suffolk, Herefordshire, Wiltshire and Lincolnshire. Having opened its first branch 22 years ago in York, Hunters, one of the UK’s fastest growing independent franchised estate agency groups, now has close to 130 branches nationwide. The expansion is set to continue this year with plans already in place to open offices in Oldham, Dewsbury, Amersham, Chesham, Leighton Buzzard and Forest Hill during the first quarter and further 50 openings to follow over the year in locations including Hackney, Dartford, Twickenham, Edgware and the Wirral among others. Kevin Hollinrake |(left), Managing Director and Hunters Founder, said: “Network growth is at an all-time high, with no other agency growing at the speed we are. These office openings are designed to complement our existing network. However, it is not just about being the biggest estate agency; it is about being the best. I believe that much of our success lies in our infrastructure – our independently owned franchised branches are run by business owners who are experts in…
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