Managing director Stephen Watson said: “Over 20 per cent of the UK’s ‘For Sale’ boards are now erected and maintained by Agency Express operators, and recent worries over HIPs (Home Information Packs) have made no difference to our business, with the turnover of our franchisees continuing to show a month-on-month growth.”

The Agency Express network now extends to 95 franchisees across the UK and Ireland, however, some prime territories are still available, as well as a limited number of resale opportunities.

Father-and-son team Glenn and Ross Holland spotted the potential offered by a resale opportunity in the mid-Cornwall territory, recognising the value of an existing client-base, which includes a number of leading estate agency names in the area. Having both attended the Agency Express training course last October, their business is now up and running.

Agency Express offers a comprehensive franchise package, which includes eight days’ training and the deposit paid on a new Renault Master Van, complete with graphics, racking and Sat Nav. Investment is £18,500 plus VAT.