Martin & Co Continues to Buck the Trend!

LONDON - 2009 has been a difficult year for many businesses, but not for Martin & Co, the UK-wide lettings franchise. Existing office revenue is up 30% over 2008, and the brand is opening offices in record numbers. Martin & Co are well on track to have 200 offices open by 2010.

Whilst the sales market remains in the doldrums, the lettings market continues to remain buoyant. The Martin & Co brand is also highly visible and we are continuing to invest, innovate and add value for franchise owners through new initiatives and services.

Anyone looking to take control of their life and invest in their own future, should look for a business with a proven track record, a strong brand and exceptional training and support. Martin & Co have invested heavily during 2009 in the recruitment, training and assistance on offer to all of their franchise owners and their staff, to ensure high levels of service are consistent throughout the nationwide network.

In difficult and unpredictable economic times, it is perhaps most important to look for an industry that has shown consistent growth and will provide an opportunity to build a secure future, irrespective of what happens in the wider economy.

The lettings industry has not only grown strongly over the last decade, but it is poised to continue growing steadily. As our Chairman Richard Martin says, “Owning a lettings business provides a safe, dependable and repeating income stream”.

We have grown rapidly by finding motivated franchise owners and providing them with exceptional support. With innovative marketing, national brand awareness and office numbers fast approaching 200, Martin & Co office have been able to position themselves as the ‘agent of choice’ for landlords.

Voted Franchisor of the Year (2008) and Best Large Letting Chain (2009) Martin & Co will be defending its award titles with vigour and 2010 certainly looks bright (and blue) for Martin & Co!

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Notes to Editors: Martin & Co

Martin & Co is the UK’s leading dedicated residential lettings specialist with over 170 offices throughout the UK.

Started in Yeovil in 1986 by Chairman Richard Martin the company was franchised in 1995 and is a full member of the British Franchise Association.

Websites: www.martinco.com and www.propertyfranchise.com

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Media contacts only: For further press information, please contact: For further information about Martin & Co nationally please contact: Marketing Manager, Jayne Codling, +44-(0)1202-405543 or email jayne.codling at martinco.com