Becoming a property franchisee
Opening a sales and lettings business on your own can be daunting, especially if you have little to no experience in the industry. That’s where Belvoir Group can help. We are the largest property franchise group on the UK high street, and we are always on the lookout for hard-working, like-minded individuals to join us.
We support property franchisees every step of the way and since we founded our business over twenty years ago, we have plenty of knowledge and experience to help you create a successful sales and lettings business. When embarking on your journey, we will help and support you every step of the way, so when it comes to opening the doors to your franchise, you will be ready!
Discovery Days
Everything at Belvoir Group starts with a discovery day. It is the perfect opportunity to learn what it is like to run a sales and lettings franchise business under the Belvoir Group.
During your discovery day we will take a look at your business plans, ambitions and finances to identify the right opportunities for you. It is important you completely understand the business proposition to make sure it is 100% the right decision for you. Discovery days also allow us to get to know you on a more personal level. Book a one-to-one session today to begin your franchise journey.
Talk to Existing Franchisees
There is no better way than to learn than from those that have already experienced everything you are about to. So, after you have taken part in one of our discovery days, we encourage you to talk to other franchisees about their experiences setting up and running a franchise in the industry.
If you want insight into what it’s like then listen to Yusuf Majid talk about his experience as a Belvoir property franchisee.
Continued Support
Once you have embarked on your franchise journey, we will match you with one of our business development mentors (BDM). They will be on hand to provide support and will work closely with you and your business to help your business grow and thrive. As well as a development mentor, we have a number of support teams on hand to help you with whatever you may be struggling with – from business development to legal support to marketing.
Research
When setting up any new business, research is crucial, starting a sales and lettings franchise is no different. You will need to conduct plenty of research to create a full-proof business plan with realistic predictions for your business.
Some areas of research include:
Financing
Financing your sales and lettings business is one of the biggest areas you need to plan and research, there’s a lot you need to consider. From the initial investment to cash management and profits, we will support every step along the way. We will help you build a five-year plan in which by the end of it you should expect to be a debt-free and profit-enhanced business. After all, making profit is a key aim for any business.
Finding a Property
When starting your business, it is important to find the right property, in the right area. Having a good understanding of the letting market in the area you choose is important. You will be given a premises co-ordinator who will help assist on all matters relating to your commercial premise. We always make sure that none of our franchises are in direct competition with each other, so when you set up a franchise you will be given an area that is solely yours with no local competition from anyone in the Belvoir Group.
Branding and Re-Fit
Belvoir, Newton Fallowell and Northwood are well-known and respected brands, so having branding that is already recognised can give your sales and lettings business a head-start in gaining business. Once you’ve found the premises you wish to operate from and got it approved you need to make sure your premises have complete branding before trading.
Training
We understand that starting a business is challenging, which is why we are here to help you with every stage of your journey. To help your business go from strength to strength, we offer a full four-week intensive introduction training course, which will prepare you to handle anything that might come your way. We will also teach you how the Belvoir Group operates and give tips on how to stay ahead of your competitors.
After the initial induction training, we offer regular courses throughout the year at your central office and regional locations, as well as online webinars and courses, so you can be continually developing your knowledge and skills.
Once this is all completed, then it is time for you to leave the traditional 9-5 behind you and embark on the wonderful journey that is owning a sales and lettings franchise with the Belvoir Group.
How we can help!
If you have any questions or would like to speak to someone about getting started then feel free to get in touch. Or, if you’d like to find out more about what it’s like to be a proper franchisee, read our blog on the top reasons to become a property franchisee.
