BELVOIR!

letting and property management

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Description of system

Join the property market

If you want a highly respected and successful Franchise plus a strong, invaluable management team with a proven track record, Belvoir is just what you are looking for!

Belvoir is currently one of the largest, independent lettings specialist and property management franchise companies, offering specialist services in property rental, residential lettings and buy-to-let for tenants and landlords. When joining Belvoir, you'll become part of a recession proof industry. The private rental sector is a strong and rapidly growing market with enormous potential.

This is why we're proud to offer you a highly profitable franchising opportunity. Founded in 1995 by husband and wife team, the growth of the Belvoir brand can only be described as phenomenal and there are now over 140 Franchised Offices nationwide.

Belvoir won the 2007 Gold Award at the British Franchise Association Franchisee of the Year awards and is now firmly on target to achieve its goal of 300 Franchised Offices in the next ten years. This is your chance to start a franchise business and achieve sustained success.

Start-up concept

The Belvoir Foundation Concept

Our Belvoir franchisees are fully backed up. Our dedicated Central Office team is completely devoted to advising and assisting our franchisees with the whole range of business requirements. We will help you to find the best properties available, and brand them to perfection.

Belvoir will be there to assist you in setting up your business. You will receive specialist mentoring in your first year of business to get you off to a running start. Not only do you get a unique, specialist three week induction course but also ongoing workshop and seminar facilities to provide you with the maximum knowledge to empower and develop your Belvoir franchise.

Belvoir is a safe investment - Our definitions and branding policies ensure that everything is always precise and professional to protect everyone within the Belvoir network. We support and protect our franchisees and our brand continuously through ongoing customer satisfaction surveys and regular compliance checks.

Partner profile

Is it for you?

So, what characterizes a  Belvoir franchisee? You don’t need previous experience of the property or lettings market to join the Belvoir franchise network. Belvoir Franchise Owners are of all ages and come from all walks of life. Belvoir welcomes enquiries from individuals and partnerships or a family member team.

To become a Belvoir Franchise Owner you will need to be a self-motivated and determined individual who is capable of working alone - hard working. You will also need to be professional in your attitude to business, sales-focused and able to cope under pressure. Above all, you must be positive and optimistic, treating every setback as a challenge and every challenge as an opportunity. You are still interested? You're what we're looking for! Contact us.

Facts

Standard information

Country of originUnited Kingdom
Company foundation (nat / worldwide)1995 / 1995
First franchising (nat / worldwide)1996 / 1996
Country of dataUnited Kingdom
Total investment (nat)22.500 GBP
Initial entry fee22.500 GBP
Royalty
12,00 %
Advertising fee
2,00 %
Type of contract
Franchise-System
Licence
Cooperatives
Others
Renewal fee
Master licenses available
Minimum turnover
Pilot unit in the country of data
Internal purchase
Mark-up of goods

Financial support

Capital spending plan
Sales and cost plan
Liquidity plan
Financial concept
Bank contact
Application for public funding
Financial negotiations
Date of payment / by instalments
Consignment stock
In-house leasing / mediation
In-house financing / mediation
Participation / Joint-venture

Training activities

Initial training
Additional training
Seminars / Workshops
Interchange of know-how meetings
Traineeship in unit
On-site visits
Consultation by telephone
Newsletters

Training content

Marketing / Sales
Organisation / Administration
Sales techniques
Product knowledge
Accounting / Financial
Computer software
Personnel matters
Management
Technical matters
Quality control

Management support

Site selection
Site assessment
Setup planning
Detailed systems manual
Local market studies / Local statistics
Marketing concepts / proposals
Nationwide marketing measures
Acquisition of key accounts
Merchandise information system
Intranet / Computer network
Organisation / Administration
Central / joint purchasing
Accounting
Controlling / Interplant comparison
Personnel advice
Franchise advisory council
Protected area
ISO certification

Ideal franchisee profile

25-30 years
30-35 years
35-40 years
40-45 years
45-50 years
50-55 years
Male
Female
Couple
No special prior knowledge
Specialist knowledge
Knowledge of branch
Management experience
Prior commercial knowledge
Sales talent
Technical skills
Team spirit
Entrepreneurial spirit
Craftsmanship skills
Outgoing personality
Organisational skills

News

17.01.2012

Belvoir franchise looking to list on the AIM Market

Belvoir Lettings PLC, one of the UK’s largest lettings franchises, has announced its intention to seek admission to the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange plc and to raise approximately £6.0m ... » Read more


17.09.2011

Belvoir franchise continues to expand

Belvoir has announced that Dave Roberts of Belvoir Wigan is the latest of several Belvoir franchise owners to expand his portfolio of offices. Belvoir St. Helens is due to open in September and for... » Read more


27.08.2011

Belvoir top trio confirmed as bfa Franchisee of the Year Award finalists

Belvoir has announced that three regional franchise owners have been selected as finalists in the BFA Franchisee of the Year Awards, supported by HSBC and Express Newspapers. According to the inf... » Read more


09.07.2011

Third national award win in two months for Belvoir franchise

The Belvoir franchise has announced that it is celebrating winning its third top national award in two months, beating stiff industry competition to be named as Best Brand Builder of the Year at th... » Read more


29.10.2010

Belvoir in running for private rental sector awards

The Belvoir franchise, one of the UK’s largest specialist residential lettings agencies, has announced that it has been shortlisted for the national Landlord Letting awards. According to the in... » Read more


29.08.2010

Two Belvoir franchise owners reach final of Bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year 2010

The Belvoir franchise has announced that two of its franchise owners are finalists in the bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards. According to the information provided, the national bfa annual awar... » Read more


20.07.2010

Management changes aim to build on Belvoir’s success

The Belvoir franchise has announced that Mike Goddard, who recently celebrated his 61st birthday, has used this milestone to stand down as CEO and take on the role of Chairman of the company. Accor... » Read more


11.07.2010

Belvoir named Britain’s Best Lettings Agency Franchise

Belvoir has announced that it was named the UK’s Best Lettings Agency Franchise last month. This prestigious award was made at the 2010 Lettings Agency of the Year Awards, in association with The S... » Read more


29.01.2010

Cold comfort for Belvoir’s Mike and Stephanie Goddard

As Britain recovers from the big freeze, many of us dream of relaxing holidays and sunnier climes. Not so Belvoir’s Mike and Stephanie Goddard. Never ones to follow the crowd the couple headed off ... » Read more


29.10.2009

Belvoir recruitment drive moves into top gear

Belvoir, one of the UK’s largest independent specialist lettings agencies, has announced that it enjoyed “their best show for ten years,” at the 2009 National Franchise Exhibition. “This was a v... » Read more


02.10.2009

Belvoir shortlisted for Lettings Agency of the Year 2009

Belvoir has announced that it has been shortlisted in the National Lettings Agency of the Year category of The Negotiator Awards 2009, and Mike Goddard has been shortlisted for CEO of the Year. Acc... » Read more


01.08.2009

Mike Goddard to remain Chairman of bfa until 2010

The Belvoir franchise recently announced that the British Franchise Association (bfa) has appointed Mike Goddard, CEO and founder of Belvoir, to continue serving as its Chairman for the next two ye... » Read more


17.01.2009

Belvoir achieves record figures

Belvoir, one of the UK’s largest specialist lettings agencies, announced last month that it has achieved a 21% month-on-month increase on its 2007 figures. In addition, three new offices have been ... » Read more


31.08.2008

Belvoir reports record-breaking figures

The Belvoir franchise, one of the UK's largest residential property lettings agencies, announced recently that its franchisees have been reporting increased demand for rental properties and record-... » Read more


30.07.2008

Belvoir continuing to grow

The Belvoir franchise announced at the end of May that it had opened up four new franchises and that a further six were expected to follow soon. These new franchises have set up business in the cit... » Read more


20.05.2008

Success for Belvoir Lettings franchisee

According to a report published by the Internet portal, peterboroughtoday.co.uk, Terry Lucking, who runs the Belvoir Lettings franchise in Peterborough, was presented with two awards in the High Ac... » Read more


15.04.2008

Belvoir's Mike Goddard appointed to chairman of the bfa

The Belvoir franchise announced last month that Mike Goddard, CEO and founder of the company, has been appointed chairman of the British Franchise Association (bfa). According to the information pr... » Read more


06.04.2008

Belvoir franchise continuing to expand

Belvoir, a lettings and property management agency franchise, has announced that it has already opened up six new franchise-run outlets since the beginning of this year. The new Belvoir franchises ... » Read more

Videos

BELVOIR! (UK)

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