Belvoir Basildon manager becomes new franchise owner

Jan. 16, 2015 - PRLog -- Belvoir are delighted to announce that former business manager Keeley Taylor has become the new franchise owner of Belvoir’s branch in Basildon.

Keeley has worked at the office for nine years, but her love of lettings and her loyalty to the Belvoir brand meant that she decided to take over the business when the franchise became available.

“I’ve worked at the office in Basildon since 2006, initially when it was Let it Be and then as part of Belvoir when it was bought out by them in 2010,” explains Keeley. “So when I was given the opportunity to become the franchisee it really felt like the right next step for me.

“The company was originally launched as a cold start nine years ago and, at that point, it was just the director and me. We had no properties and worked hard to create and increase a client-base. Since then I’ve watched the business grow enormously and I am delighted to have taken on my new role.

“It’s going really well so far,” she continues. “It’s been very busy and we’ve had a fabulous start to the New Year. There has been lots of activity, loads of lets, plenty of new properties and a great deal of positivity from landlords, tenants and the staff.

“As I’ve worked at the office for so long I already have good relationships with the existing landlords and tenants and it’s fantastic to be able to build on that further and steer the business in a new direction.

“Moving forward I’m looking forward to building on my relationships with current landlords, plus getting out there and pushing the business further by finding new ones too. I’m also going to re-fit the office this year and I’m very excited about growing Belvoir Basildon and its future.”

Keeley is just one of several new franchise owners for Belvoir, which recruits a wide range of people from a variety of backgrounds and with varying degrees of experience in the lettings industry.

Are you considering a career in property management? If so, find out more about the Belvoir opportunity by contacting the recruitment team for an informal chat. Call 01476 570000 or visit www.belvoirfranchise.com for more information.

• Belvoir now has over 160 offices nationwide. To find your nearest Belvoir office, visit their website at www.belvoir.co.uk

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NOTES TO EDITORS

·       Belvoir was founded in February 1995 by Mike and Stephanie Goddard. Its Central Office is in Grantham, Lincolnshire.

·       Mike was chairman of the bfa for three consecutive years and is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Belvoir. Dorian Gonsalves is Director of Commercial and Franchising. Dorian sits on the Board of The Property Ombudsman.

·       Belvoir is recognised as one of the largest specialist lettings agency franchises in the UK, with 160+ offices nationwide and aims to have 200 franchises in the next three years.

·       Belvoir was officially awarded the Best Lettings Agency Franchise – Gold Award at the 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2010 Lettings Agency of the Year Awards in association with The Sunday Times & The Times. Belvoir also won the Silver Award in 2011.

·       Belvoir was voted Best Large Lettings Chain at the Estate & Letting Agent Awards (ESTAs) 2013, which was hosted by Phil Spencer, and won Silver in 2014. Belvoir has won Brand Builder of the Year at the bfa Franchisor of the Year Awards 2011 and Best Marketing Campaign of the Year at the Franchise Marketing Association (FMA) Awards 2011.

·       Belvoir is a founder member of the SAFEagent Kitemark scheme, which is fully supported by NALS. SAFEagent promotes client money protection (CMP) and provides consumers with a clear message on those agents they should do business with.

·       Belvoir successfully listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange on 21^st February, 2012.

For further information, or to request an interview with a Belvoir expert, please contact Sanchia Gorner, tel: 01780 749049/07912 558308 or email: sgorner@bylinesuk.com