Martin & Co Employee Joins Elite

LONDON - Sue Hopson of Martin & Co UK Ltd is one of only 15 lettings practitioners across the country to be awarded the National Federation of Property Professionals (NFOPP) Diploma in Residential Letting and Management.

Sue is celebrating a double success having just recently been promoted to Brand Standards Director at Martin & Co’s head office, based in Bournemouth, Dorset. Sue has worked for Martin & Co for over 4 years starting as a lettings manager for the local office, before taking on the new role of Best Practices Manager. Sue joins an executive team of two (all who report to the Managing Director, Ian Wilson) and is the first Martin & Co employee to be promoted to a role at this level.

On her recent appointment and exam success Ian Wilson, Managing Director said, “Sue’s hard work and commitment has really paid off, and I’m delighted that she’s part of the executive team.”

On her recent promotion Sue commented, “I have really seen Martin & Co progress over the years and I am excited by the challenges this new role brings. The lettings sector is vibrant and ever changing and with increasing legislation and regulation it is essential that as a large network and established brand in this sector we continue to work with our franchise owners in raising the standards and knowledge.

NFOPP, the umbrella body for five of the leading professional bodies representing those who work in the property sector, launched the diploma last year as part of its drive to raise standards and recognise excellence. Sue Hopson has joined an elite group by becoming one of the first practitioners in the UK to achieve the profession’s top qualification.

Ruth Lilley, head of membership and professional development at NFOPP, said: “I heartily congratulate Sue on her achievement. The Diploma is our highest level qualification, and one that carries real weight. The award is tangible evidence of a commitment to best practice and the highest standards of professionalism and I am delighted to say that we are now seeing a growing surge of interest from those employed in the industry in other parts of the country keen to follow Sue’s example.”

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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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