Winkworth has opened its 85th office, in Shoreham-by-Sea. This latest franchise will act as a satellite office to the already-existing Winkworth Brighton & Hove office.

Dominic Agace, Managing Director of Winkworth Franchising Ltd says:

We are delighted to open the latestWinkworth in Shoreham, providing an extension of the Brighton & Hove office. This will allow us to expand our reach and build on our local profile in Shoreham, at a time when all our competitors are retrenching.We hope the addition of this office will increase the value we offer to our clients in this uncertain time for them, and the wider property market.

Shoreham-by-Sea is a quarter of an hour from Brighton and an hour and 20 minutes from London by train and Shoreham Airport has daily flights to France and various other destinations. Shoreham is also home to one of the largest Farmers’ markets in the South of England.

James Trimble, New Franchising Sales for Winkworth says:

The new franchise office at Shoreham-by-Sea offers an exciting opportunity to expand on the very successful Brighton & Hove office into an area that has undergone masses of regeneration in recent years. Located on the border of East and West Sussex alongside the estuary and the sea, Shoreham offers good value for money, excellent lifestyle and is within easy reach of cosmopolitan Brighton.

Franchisee of Winkworth Shoreham, Michelle Llloyd,was previously a HIP provider and domestic energy assessor and started working atWinkworth in Brighton around a year ago. She gained a great deal of experience and understanding of the Winkworth standards from the team there, including Steve Rivers, Franchisee of Winkworth Brighton & Hove and Shoreham. Michelle has lived in Shoreham and the surrounding area for 32 years, where she also went to school, and her thorough knowledge of the area will help ensure the success of this latestWinkworth office. Michelle says:

Following the continued success of the Brighton & Hove office it has been a natural progression to expand into Shoreham by Sea, which is fast becoming a sought-after area along the south coast.We feel that we can offer the highest possible level of service with a modern, fresh approach to match the upand- coming needs of this vibrant area. Being part of a high quality brand of property professionals will help us to deliver a service that is second to none.

Price Guide Shoreham February 2009