Halifax Estate Agency
An introduction to the brand...
Halifax Estate Agents was established in 1986. Today, we are one of the largest and best known estate agents in the country.
Halifax Estate Agents was established in 1986. Today, we are one of the largest and best known estate agents in the country.
An Invitation
Your future with Halifax Estate AgentsOur place in the heart of HBOS has taken us beyond the traditional estate agency model of simply selling houses. With tailored, award-winning financial services we are able to offer a complete home-buying service to our substantial customer base. Join us to make that growth a reality. This is the chance to own your own licence for one of the biggest brands around - Halifax Estate Agents.
We have the support you're looking for – from initial training through to ongoing development. There is a robust IT infrastructure and centralised administration – all designed to help.
Above all, we offer the opportunity to make your own success – but with the backing of a business which has proven that licencing works.
More than an estate agency
Today, Halifax Estate Agents is more focused than ever. We provide a comprehensive range of property and supporting financial services to a growing customer base - all in a first class environment.
A trusted name
Our success as one of the world's strongest brands has largely been achieved through the skill and energy of our people - in local branches throughout the UK.It’s also thanks to a culture which embraces and rewards those with the keenest business acumen - and the biggest commitment to delivering excellent service.
New branches - our approach
Despite our success, there’s always more to achieve. And that means we need fresh talent to operate branches - in new and existing locations which meet the needs of Halifax customers.Our Branch Licence Programme is helping us achieve this growth - creating strong business relationships and broadening our reach.
Who are we looking for?
Are you an existing estate agent, bank agent or financial adviser - or simply ready to stop what you're doing and take on a positive new challenge? Then consider the benefits of becoming a Halifax Estate Agents Licensee.What’s on offer?
We license the very best candidates - individuals and businesses - to operate one or more branches. We also grant associated rights to earn from the sale of Halifax banking and mortgage products.You could even choose to operate a bank agency in certain locations.
Support - the vital ingredient
Alongside the earning potential, you have the added benefit of joining forces with one of the UK's largest companies. You'll also enjoy the direct benefits of our extensive support infrastructure and marketing programmes.Case Studies
Mark Roebuck & Sara Patel (Baildon, Cleckheaton & Bradford City Branches)Directors
Mark Roebuck and Sara Patel already had around 23 years combined experience within the HBOS group, but none of it was in estate agency. Mark had left HBOS to set up his own business in Project Management consultancy after completing his MBA in 2004, whilst Sara worked within the Bank of Scotland in Corporate. Both Mark & Sara had been involved in financial services previously, Mark as an Independent Financial Adviser and Sara as a Halifax Personal Financial Adviser, so the step from this into Halifax Estate Agencies wasn't a big one as their knowledge included offering advice around the house buying process.
They realised they had the opportunity to enter into an equity partnership and contacted the Halifax Branch Licensing team following a meeting with another Licensee, Kevin Hynes. The initial meetings with the Branch Licensing team were focussed around what opportunities were available. The past performance of a number of branches was provided which led to Mark & Sara settling upon Baildon, Cleckheaton and Bradford City Centre. Being an experienced project professional Mark had few problems with pulling together a business case, but this was helped greatly by the support from the Licensing team and from the finance modelling spreadsheets provided by Halifax Estate Agencies Finance team.
Getting the finance to purchase the branches was less ominous than may be expected, Mark commented, "There are essentially two costs to consider, goodwill, which is paid over 5 years and out of the income of the branches and the licence fee, which we had to finance ourselves. I already had some capital from my own business, but we got the remaining finance from Bank of Scotland and their lending team were highly supportive and understanding of our business needs.
After initial enquiries in October 2006, Mark & Sara took possession of the first branch, Baildon, on the first June 2007. All of the existing staff were transferred across under TUPE rules which meant that there was no break in the service offered to the customers and there was no learning curve for the staff.
Register Interest
Your first stepTo register your interest in a branch licence, please submit an enquiry.
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