Letting agency Martin & Co has just been awarded the UK’s “Best Letting Agent” at the Estate and Letting Agency Awards (or ESTAs) in London this week.

United Kingdom (PRunderground) April 15, 2009 – The prestigious award was presented to Martin & Co’s Managing Director Ian Wilson by media personality and journalist Phil Spencer of Channel 4’s “Location, Location, Location”, who said “these awards are particularly special, and a true reflection of excellence in customer service as they are only awards in the industry which are voted for by the landlords and tenants themselves. They are not easily won, and require a letting agency to achieve a consistently high level of service to their clients over a 12 month period.”

Over 30,000 questionnaires were sent out to customers across the UK On receiving the award, Ian Wilson said “it is a privilege to win such an award, and it is a tribute to the hard work, dedication, and passion of our staff, But more than that, it is a reflection of a blend of the proven system of which we are very proud, with our unswerving aim only to recruit, and help our franchisees recruit, the very best in the business – those who really care!

In an industry where numerous sales-base estate agents have recently forayed into lettings, the award has clearly demonstrated that people prefer to work with a dedicated lettings specialist. I am especially pleased that it was our customers themselves who voted for us, and I’d like to thank all those who took the trouble to show their appreciation by taking part in the independent survey.”

This award comes only months after Martin & Co scooped Franchisor of the Year award at the end of 2008.

For further information about Martin & Co nationally please contact Marketing Manager Jayne Codling 01202 405543 or email jayne.codling@martinco.com

ABOUT Martin & Co:

• Established in Dorset by Chairman Richard Martin in 1986, Martin & Co (UK) Ltd became
a franchised operation in 1995. The head office is based in Bournemouth. It is a recognized
Investor in People, and a full member of the British Franchise Association.

• Martin & Co is the UK’s largest residential lettings agent with over 160 offices throughout the
UK.

• Franchise Business Opportunity

• Websites: www.propertyfranchise.co.uk www.martinco.com

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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact Name: Jayne Codling
Phone #: 01202 405543
Email: jayne.codling@martinco.com
Web: http://www.propertyfranchise.co.uk

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