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After a successful career in IT and property, Erica Townend launched her Martin & Co franchise in Wokingham in 2015 and has since expanded to Egham. Drawn in by the brand’s professional look and supported comprehensively by The Property Franchise Group (TPFG), Erica highlights how the group’s induction, ongoing operational support, and marketing insight have helped her business thrive. She credits the franchise model — especially TPFG’s compliance guidance, access to data, and collaborative network — for enabling her to compete effectively in both local and national markets. Erica sees TPFG’s proactive stance on legislation and tech (including AI) as a key advantage and wholeheartedly recommends the model to entrepreneurs willing to learn and adapt.

Long-standing franchisee Gail Roberts has launched a third Whitegates branch in Prescot, building on the success of her West Derby and Huyton offices. With 36 years at Whitegates, Gail has grown her business through local expertise, a strong team, and a commitment to training young talent—ensuring continued success for the brand in Merseyside.

Chris Walthall and his children, Dan and Amy, have grown Whitegates Macclesfield & Stoke on Trent from scratch to nearly 600 managed properties since launching in 2014. Their latest acquisition—130 properties from Belvoir Macclesfield—marks another major step for the family-run franchise, which blends integrity, in-house expertise, and strong support from TPFG to fuel consistent, year-on-year growth.