Belvoir is delighted to announce that the company was crowned Franchise/Network of the Year at the prestigious Negotiator Awards 2017, which were held at the five-star London Hilton Hotel on Park Lane.

Stephen Watson, Managing Director of Agency Express, which sponsored this category, presented the award to Kiara Simmance and Sam Martin from the Belvoir marketing team.

The judges, who are all leaders and experts in the residential property industry, said: “Largest doesn't always mean best, but this business supports its franchisees, developing offices and people, and building business so that they all reap the benefits.”

Speaking of Belvoir's success, Belvoir CEO Dorian Gonsalves said: “This is an absolutely stunning result and I could not be prouder of Belvoir, our Board of Directors, our dedicated franchise support team and of course all of the franchisees, who have worked so hard across our three networks to ensure that Belvoir has become a brand that is synonymous with great customer service, professionalism and outstanding success within the industry.

“The Negotiator Awards are considered to be one of the most important awards in the UK residential property industry. This was a fantastic event, with a superb gala dinner and great hosting by TV presenter and comedian Jimmy Carr and I would like to congratulate everyone who worked so hard to make it such a success.

“I have always believed that Belvoir is the best property franchise in the UK. Last year we won the Silver Award for Franchise of the Year and to go one better this year and take the Gold Award this year is a truly amazing achievement.”

 -ENDS-

To find your nearest Belvoir office please visit www.belvoir.co.uk.

NOTES TO EDITORS

• Belvoir was founded in February 1995 by Mike and Stephanie Goddard. Its Central Office is in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Mike is currently Belvoir's Executive CEO.
• Belvoir is recognised as the largest property franchise network on the High Street, with over 300 offices nationwide.
• Belvoir was officially awarded the Best Lettings Agency Franchise – Gold Award at the 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2010 Lettings Agency of the Year Awards in association with The Sunday Times & The Times. Belvoir won Franchise of the Year at the Negotiator Awards 2017.
• Belvoir was voted Best Large Lettings Chain at the Estate & Letting Agent Awards (ESTAs) 2013, and won Silver in 2014 and 2015.
• Belvoir is a founder member of the SAFEagent Kitemark scheme, which is fully supported by NALS. SAFEagent promotes client money protection (CMP) and provides consumers with a clear message on those agents they should do business with.
• Belvoir successfully listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange on 21st February 2012.

For further information or to arrange an interview with Dorian Gonsalves please contact Andrea McHugh, Headlines Journalism, tel: 01476 567438/07940 930 331, email: andrea@headlinesjournalism.co.uk