In a challenging market it can be tough being independent, says Joanne Christie, so could joining a franchise be your key to success?

Overall the London Stock Exchange has risen by approximately 7% over the past 12 months although it featured some dramatic drops during February, May and September as Brexit has taken its toll.…

The recent deal by stock market-listed estate agency Hunters Property Group to list all its franchisees properties via OnTheMarket.com (OTM) significantly changes the way its franchisees choose how to market their listings,…

David Sandeman, auction guru at Essential Information Group (EIG) reports that 144 auctions were held, with 3657 Lots Offered and 2774 Lots Sold (commercial and residential) in July - 24 fewer than…

Franchise giant Hunters has bought one of Gloucestershire’s larger estate agency networks in a deal worth £2.5 million, it has been revealed. All 15 franchised branches of 40-year-old firm Besley Hill are…

Hunters has acquired Besley Hill, one of the longest established and leading estate agency networks in the South West region of Bristol and Gloucestershire. 

The City’s belief that even the largest estate agent chains have an underlying problem is highlighted by the Hunters share price which, after its up-beat annual results were announced last week, has dropped…

Hunters has developed a formally recognised estate agency qualification for its network of branches.