06th December 2011

National Conference

Martin & Co celebrate record year at National Conference 

 

Richard and Merril Cleal, Principals from the St Albans franchise of Martin & Co - the UK’s largest dedicated letting agency, attended the company’s national conference on 26th
November, to share in a celebration of a multiple award winning business and a record year for the franchise.

 

“Since I have been with Martin & Co, it seems every
year is a record year but this year’s growth is extraordinary,” commented Richard Cleal.

 

Managing Director, Ian Wilson commented: “We are very
fortunate people indeed because every year has been a record year for us, for sixteen consecutive years since we started franchising. We expected tough trading conditions in 2011 but in fact twenty three new franchise owners have joined the brand and of 22,000 lettings achieved so far this year 8,000 are properties that we have never let before. Our investment in the website www.martinco.com and 21st century
on-line technology is really paying dividends, and we will finish the year with our managed portfolio pushing toward 26,000.”

 

“It’s great to be part of a business success story” said St Albans Principal, Richard Cleal. “We knew we were having a good year, with strong growth in our portfolio of managed
properties, but it’s great news to hear the level of growth the company has achieved and be part of that success.”

 

Representatives from ARLA, Audio Agent, BCQ Print,
Cars4Agents, Crossley & Co, The Digital Property Group, Dutton Gregory LLP, Elevate Local, Homelet, Jupix Pannone LLP, PRS Insurance Brokers Ltd, Rightmove, The DPS, The Property Ombudsman, Vizzi Home and Zoopla exhibited at
the event, providing an informative networking opportunity for franchise owners.
The event concluded with an awards ceremony.

 

It’s been a good November for Martin & Co having triumphed
at “The Negotiator Awards” by winning Franchise of the Year for the second time.
Martin & Co won gold for “Best Large Letting Chain” at the ESTAS awards 2009, winning the silver award in 2010 and 2011.

In a highly competitive market and with the challenges of the economic climate just keeping a business afloat can be a tall order, but with over 16 years franchising experience behind them Martin & Co is on the right road to continue to build on its reputation and win further market share.

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92 London Road
St. Albans
Hertfordshire
AL1 1NX

t: 01727 898 236
f: 01727 842 680

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Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 5:30
Saturday: 9:30 - 2:00
Sunday: Closed

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Once again, thank you very much for all your time and your utmost professionalism which unfortunately is not often found
with many letting agents these days.


Mrs M 


I would like to say, on behalf of my family and I, we are so happy to be in our new home and would like to thank you both for the excellent service you have provided to both landlord and tenant. It has almost been a pleasure to move! Mr R 


We would love to stay in our current home and under your property management, clearly the best and nicest in St. Albans. Mr & Mrs H 


I just wanted to send a warm thank you to both for your efforts in assisting Matt and I with our new rental property, in St. Albans. We appreciate your professionalism, as well as your personal endeavours. Mr & Mrs G 


Just to confirm we'll be going with your tenant. I have to say the service from you guys has been fantastic.....head and
shoulders above your competitors! Mr H


"Am I glad I found Martin and Co St Albans!


I fell on my feet the day I walked into your office! Sounds like you are building up a good reputation. As I said, if you need any references from me for future clients I am happy to provide them." Mrs J


"I am writing to thank you very much for the great efforts you have made in letting my property. This has not been an easy task, and you have approached it throughout in a thoroughly professional and efficient manner. The proof of this is that you have managed to find excellent tenants and so made the task of letting the property easier than it has ever been. Dealing with you has been an absolute pleasure and I very much look forward to using your services in the future. I have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone who has a property to let. Indeed I have already mentioned you and your business to colleagues of mine, and will continue to do so in the future."


Dr. B


"Thank you very much for your introduction to Martin & Co St Albans. I’ve just let a property through them. Richard is a fine gentleman and has been extremely helpful and professional in the letting process." Mr M


"Thank you for your detailed response Richard. You have been by far the best agent so far, your advertising of the
house on Right Move is by far the best and you’re constantly top of the listings. Good going!" Mr H


Thanks, that's great news! Really appreciate it once again! You're the best! Mr R


'Your service has been first class so thank you very much! I will definitely be recommending you to anyone I know in a rental postion.' Mr. D


Thank you so much for all your help, you’ve really helped to make things less stressful for me. Mr B


Thank you very much for your time today, it is very refreshing to deal with a competent, thorough and professional letting agent! Mr P


Once again many, many thanks for all your help and very speedy responses. It really is a pleasure to deal with agents who know what they are doing. Kind regards. Mr M


I can honestly say Martin & Co, St Albans would be my first recommendation! Mr F


Thank you to both you and Merril for your professionalism and help during the last two months. Mrs L


Wishing you both a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year. Thank you for making the move as straightforward and as enjoyable as it possibly could be.


Ms B 

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