Internal data from national network Winkworth shows increasing number of women are rising up the ranks to run their own franchisees.

Winkworth has appointed Claudia Green as Head of Lettings.

Hampshire-based Sebastian Clarke is to head up efforts to help franchisees attract more business from developers.

Franchised estate agency chains Winkworth and Century21 have this week revealed a big rise in applications and branch openings.

Searches for hybrid estate agency Purplebricks increased by 18% over the past 12 months, research by consultancy MediaVision reveals.

Read about why a 15-year-old independent agent in the Cornish fishing port of Fowey has signed up to become a Winkworth branch.

A Northampton restaurant entrepreneur and hotel developer has decided to open a Winkworth franchise in the city.

Traditional or online? Which agents will win the battle? The lines are blurring, says Andrea Kirkby and it’s service that is key in this changing, challenging market.

Increasing lettings income and higher property sales commission rates have protected Winkworth for the overall struggling housing market.

It’s a testing time for agents, with multiple pressures on agents. So, asks Sheila Manchester, if your business is more of a worry than a joy, could a franchise be the right…