Ongoing expansion plans at York estate agent Hunters result in growth

York-based independent franchised estate agency group Hunters has continued its rapid expansion in 2014, with 37 new branch openings.

Hunters’ has offices in Greater London, West Midlands, County Durham, Berkshire, Suffolk, Herefordshire, Wiltshire and Lincolnshire.

Having opened its first branch 22 years ago in York, Hunters is rapidly becoming one of the major players on the national property scene and estate agency franchising, with over 127 branches now nationwide.

The expansion is set to continue at pace in 2015 with plans already in place to open in Oldham, Dewsbury, Amersham, Chesham, Leighton Buzzard and Forest Hill during the first quarter.

The agency plans 50 further openings to follow over the year in locations including Hackney, Dartford, Twickenham, Edgware and the Wirral and many more.

Kevin Hollinrake, managing director and Hunters founder, said: “Network growth is at an all-time high, with no other agency growing at the speed we are. These office openings are designed to complement our existing network.

“However, it is not just about being the biggest estate agency; it is about being the best. I believe that much of our success lies in our infrastructure – our independently owned franchised branches are run by business owners who are experts in their own local area – which gives our customers real value.”

Andy Bushell, sales director at Hunters said: “It’s been simply a phenomenal year; we have completed our best year in history in growing the estate agency network. The 37 new locations that opened as Hunters in 2014 stretch across the UK from North Shields in the northeast to Dawlish in the south and all areas in between”