The UK’s largest multi-brand property franchisor today forecast further expansion this year, including more acquisitions, after achieving record growth in 2025.
In a record year, Bournemouth-based The Property Franchise Group increased its earnings by 49% to £30.3m on revenue by 25% at £84.3m in the 12 months to 31 December.
The group, which has 1,900 branches operating under 18 brands including Fine & Country, Hunters, and Mr and Mrs Clarke, completed on 35,000 residential sale transactions in the year, up on 30,000 in 2024.
Its sales pipeline eased slightly to £33m from £33.4m, although its financial services division delivered a record 25,000 mortgages – up on 23,000 the previous year.
The group’s managed portfolio of properties fell from 153,000 in 2024 to 149,000, reflecting what it called landlord caution ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act and a more measured pace of portfolio acquisitions.
In its licensing division, Fine & Country added a further 13 new licensees including eight new international offices.
Looking ahead, the group said it was focused on delivering further revenue synergies arising from its increased scale and platform capabilities.
It also said it was well positioned to navigate anticipated market conditions this year, including the impact of evolving government legislation, and would continue to pursue complementary acquisition opportunities “that strengthen the platform and generate accretive returns for shareholders”.
It added that its franchise model, highly recurring revenue streams and strengthened leadership provided “a compelling platform for growth”, and its board was confident in delivering the full potential of the enlarged business.
Gareth Samples, chief executive officer, said 2025 had been characterised by strong organic growth and solid operational progress across all its three divisions, delivering profitability ahead of expectations.
“The scale and capability built through last year’s acquisitions materially strengthened our strategic position and underpin the continued development of our platform model, enabling us to deliver enhanced value to franchisees, licensees and advisers,” he added.
“The successful launch of the Privilege programme, record performance in financial services and continued momentum in our licensing division demonstrate the benefits of our increased scale and our ability to capture new revenue opportunities.
“Looking ahead, we expect further commercial opportunities. Our diversified income streams, strengthened balance sheet, and expanding platform provide a resilient foundation from which to pursue further growth.
“This will continue to assist us in navigating market cycles in our core lettings and sales markets.
“With a clear strategy in place and proven ability to capitalise on changing market dynamics, we remain confident in our ability to deliver sustainable long-term value for shareholders.”
In January The Property Franchise Group acquired Bath-based Smart Advice Financial Solutions, a leading financial services business with 35 advisors, for a total consideration of £1.5m, of which 20% has been deferred to July 2027.