Winkworth has expanded into Essex after an independent agent signed up to the franchise.
Think Property, which has been based in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, for nine years, has rebranded as Winkworth.
The agent’s founder, Mark Newman, said: “Having spent a lot of time getting to know the team at Winkworth Franchising, we felt that this was the best next step to secure the success and longevity of our business.
“We want to ensure that, for our clients’ sakes, we’re at the top of our game when it comes to regulation, legislation and always being prepared for any changes in the market.
“We firmly believe that many independents could struggle to do this but, with Winkworth’s backing teamed with the reputation we have built in the area over the years, we are confident that we can now take our business to the next level.”
It means Winkworth will now have a base in the town that has twice been voted the happiest palce to live in the UK by Rightmove users.
Dominic Agace, chief executive of Winkworth, said: “We’re delighted that Mark and his team have chosen to join our network and I have no doubt that their business and expertise will slot perfectly into our network. It’s widely known that franchising is one of the most resilient business models, and this announcement proves that point.
“At a time when the industry is adjusting to changes in regulation, and with much uncertainty in the market, we’re able to help smaller independents thrive whilst continuing to grow and develop our network.
“Our model is tried and tested and, as one of the first franchised agencies in the UK, we have supported our offices through a number of market cycles to remain in the successful position we are in today.”
Comments (5)
a bit of a coup for Winkworth, however, being so far out from other offices will make it harder, but maybe the franchisee can therefore set up a few winkworths across the southend borough and towards Rayleigh, Leigh is a great area, decent schools and also air conditioned trains to London and plenty of nightlife (for the more mature of us) and leave southend town to the kids!!
Best of luck to them; if you like Essex, then Leigh on Sea is a nice place to live. Agree with Newsboy though, attention to detail is important, for example in this photo, not only the obvious howler but…..
-new paint job very poor (look above the window line and around the front door threshold)
– weeds on the pavement
– algae growing on the dog **** stains
– purple/pink window trim not stuck down properly -and as well as the obv reflection, the reflection of a ‘no-entry’ sign.
Pedant? yes but people with nice easy houses to sell notice this stuff.
Smart looking barber shop.
Take a very close look at the photo to spot the schoolboy error. What a shame as this should have been an impressive start. All rather amateurish I’m afraid.
That made me LoL