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Mr Shuell had always wanted to work for himself and The franchisees at Belvoir Tamworth are also enjoying
the property industry also interested him, so he started great success, and are about to launch a second of ce in
considering investing in a property franchise. “I’ve got Lich eld. Mike and Angela Allgood of Belvoir Tamworth are
my own buy-to-let property and had contacts in the looking forward to the launch of Belvoir Lich eld, saying that
industry from my mortgage days. I knew there were a high now is the perfect time for them to expand their business.
proportion of rental properties in Oldham so a lettings “We launched Belvoir Tamworth in 2001 and now have
agency seemed the perfect solution. an excellent team of staff and a growing business that is
“After nding Belvoir’s website, I had a chat with one of running very smoothly,” explains Mr Allgood. “The lettings
the team and was very impressed with the tremendous market is particularly buoyant at present and we therefore
support they give to their franchise owners. I knew straight feel the time is right to extend our territory into Lich eld,
away it was the right company for me. When I opened which is about 10 miles away. There is a de nite need for a
Belvoir Oldham last November I was nervous but it has specialist lettings agent in Lich eld and we are often asked
been great. As soon as the phone rang for the rst time I to go there, so we have obtained new premises in an
knew I’d done the right thing. excellent area and will be opening shortly, taking on new
Belvoir
Although he went from being an employee to an staff to ensure the business runs ef ciently.”
employer, he is thoroughly enjoying the challenge. “Each Mike Goddard, chief executive of Belvoir, which
day is busy, which is very encouraging, and I’m pleased with currently has 146 of ces nationwide, says: “The strength of
Classifi cation:
the number of properties I’ve taken on – and let – in such the Belvoir brand is such that successful franchise owners
a short space of time. such as Mike and Angela, who are keen to open second
Residential lettings
“In the long-term I want to grow the business quickly, and third of ces, are able to replicate that success in other
and property
employ more staff and become the biggest and most towns and villages in their vicinity and expand the depth
recognised residential lettings agent in Oldham. I may and coverage of their territory.
Investment level:
eventually open sub of ces around the Oldham area too.” “Belvoir is becoming nationally recognised as the leading
Commenting on the redundancy situation, he says: lettings agency in the UK and its growth continues despite
£22,500 +VAT
“From out of the doom and gloom of redundancy can the dif cult trading conditions currently being experienced
come great opportunities. There’s currently such erce by many other businesses. This growth is a testament to Website:
competition to get a job you have to look outside the the quality of the franchise owners and the strength of the
www.belvoirfranchise.com
box and create an opportunity for yourself. Opening Belvoir brand.” Email:
Belvoir Oldham really is the best decision I’ve ever made. For more information on acquiring a Belvoir franchise,
franchising@belvoirlettings.com
I’m working hard but I’m working for myself and my people are asked to contact Emma Swallow on 01476 570 Phone:
family now and there’s a lot of satisfaction in that. I’m 000, email
franchising@belvoirlettings.com or visit www.
01476 570 000
really happy!”
belvoirfranchise.com. ■
www.businessfranchise.com April 2009
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