Newton Fallowell’s growth spurt adds four more franchises
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Four new franchise areas are signed up by fast-growing East Midlands’ estate agency Newton Fallowell, making a total of 10 so far this year
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Newton Fallowell has announced the completion of four further franchise agreements, as part of the long term growth strategy by the fast-growing East Midlands estate agency to extend its geographic footprint.
The franchises have been signed for Loughborough, Syston, East Leake and Rothley, all in Leicestershire. And two of the new signings are with existing franchisees, looking to grow their own footprint through additional branch offices.
Founded in 1999 by CEO Mark Newton (pictured, second left), Newton Fallowell is the largest independent estate agency across the East Midlands with a network of 27 branches providing property sales and letting, surveying, in–house conveyancing and mortgage advice. A family business, it has branches from Burton on Trent to Boston, and from Retford down to Leicester.
Said Mark Newton: “It’s great to see this organic growth in our franchisees – it’s a real endorsement that we’re getting it right for them. This takes us to ten new franchise areas this year, and we continue to push forward on our strategy to open new offices in the few areas of the East Midlands that aren’t yet wearing our colours.”
Franchisee Simon Hewitt, now involved in four Newton Fallowell franchises, added: “The initial draw of Newton Fallowell for me was the opportunity to grow and take on new branches. Head Office is actively looking for the right people to take on new areas and so if you’re ambitious, the opportunity and the support are there waiting. With so many aspects of the business already set up, it really gives you a head start and, most importantly, people already know and trust the brand.”
Richard Morris, who has taken on franchises at Loughborough and East Leake, said: “What’s great is being able to demonstrate to potential clients the best of both worlds – the strength of delivering a personal service, as this is my own independent business, combined with Newton Fallowell’s extensive coverage and partner network.”
Picture caption: Pictured, left to right, following the signing of the new franchise areas, David Newton, director of IT & marketing, Mark Newton, chief executive, Andrew Derry, finance director, Gary Hartley, director, David Spackman, franchise director, with franchisees Craig Stephens, Simon Hewitt and Richard Morris
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David Newton, Director of IT & Marketing, Newton Fallowell
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About Newton Fallowell
Founded in 1999 by CEO Mark Newton, an estate agent and industry specialist since 1976, Newton Fallowell is a family business extending to a network of 27 branches. The largest independent estate agency across the East Midlands, it has branches from Burton on Trent to Boston, and from Retford down to Leicester. Services include property sales and letting, surveying, in–house conveyancing and mortgage advice.
Twitter: @MarkOnProperty
LawNet members put in peak performance
LawNet members have been hitting new heights in the past few weeks.
But it’s not the latest legal hotlist where they have been showing their prowess this time, instead they’ve been raising money for charity, by conquering no less than nine challenging mountain peaks across the country.
First, 67 brave-hearted hikers from member firms across the country, took part in the Six Peaks Challenge in the Lake District, facing high winds as they ascended to 5800 feet, in a 14 mile trek, which saw the first home arriving in well under 8 hours.
And just one month later, nine of the walkers set out on an even bigger challenge – to tackle the national Three Peaks Challenge, scaling over 11,000 feet by ascending Snowdon in Wales, Scafell Pike in the Lake District and Ben Nevis in Scotland in less than 24 hours. The first team members made it in just 23 hours and 5 minutes, with all of the team successfully completing within the 24 hour window.
So far, almost £6,000 has been raised by the challenges, as part of LawNet’s ‘Challenge25’ raising money for Marie Curie, Midlands Air Ambulance and NSPCC to mark the network’s 25th anniversary.
“Conditions can change in an instant on the mountainside, and unpredictable weather coupled with the challenge of walking in pitch black on Ben Nevis, our last peak, certainly proved to be one of the toughest elements of a very trying, yet satisfying 24 hours for our extreme Three Peaks Challenge” said George Coombes, LawNet’s marketing & services manager, who organises the annual challenge for the 67-strong membership of independent firms. Previous events have included the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge and Striding Edge to Helvellyn.
Each of the challenges is overseen by a support team of mountaineering experts, although the next challenge on the agenda is more likely to demand the services of a professional diver, as a team of head office LawNet staff will be taking on the Winter Wolf Run in November, a 10k multi-terrain assault course with ice cold lakes, muddy forests and other energy-zapping obstacles.
LawNet chief executive Chris Marston added: “It’s great to see the determination and enthusiasm of the members taking part and I’m looking forward to watching from the sidelines when the LawNet team face up to the Wolf Run next month.”
To support their Challenge, visit the JustGiving page: http://bit.ly/1xkYvfd
Pictured:
Extreme Challenge Team Members on Scafell Pike, the second peak of the day (left to right):
Peter Greenlees of DNA Design, George Coombes of LawNet, James Couzens of Parrott & Coales LLP Brendan Rimmer of Sherwood Solicitors, Michael Frape of Ashton KCJ, Kirstie Johnson of Lamb Brooks LLP, Carolyn Snellgrove and Claire Hughes of Gamlins and Rhodri Roberts of Cullimore Dutton.
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Helen Hamilton-Shaw, Director of Services, LawNet, Direct line: 01926 834622 Email: hhamilton-shaw@lawnet.co.uk
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About LawNet
LawNet was established in 1989 to enable a collaborative, non-competing national network where independent law firms could access big firm resources and benefit from collective purchasing, shared knowledge, best practice and expertise.
All members share a commitment to excellence and must achieve and maintain LawNet’s own ISO.9001 standard and the associated Mark of Excellence in client service.
The combined income of the 64 firms comprising LawNet is currently in excess of £250m – equivalent to a UK Top 15 law firm – with members ranging from £2m to £20m turnover.
Independent research shows LawNet is most highly valued by members for delivering in six key areas – training, networking, PII, practice development, marketing and compliance. It currently places some £1.2bn worth of PI cover alone for members each year, which helps stabilise premiums for firms.
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