Chris Brand
New Franchising Lead
Build Your Future with Winkworth
New Office Opening
Building your own business from the ground up is one of the most exciting steps an estate agent can take, and with Winkworth, you won't be doing it alone.
Opening a new office means the freedom to recruit your own team, establish your presence in the community and shape your business exactly as you envision it. All while trading under a brand with 190 years of estate agency heritage and more than 40 years of franchising expertise behind it.
Whether you've identified a gap in your local market or have a territory in mind, our proven blueprint gives you the tools, support and credibility to launch with confidence and build something truly yours.
Case study:
New Office Opening
Ben Ainsworth
Director - Winkworth Clapham
Case study:New Office Opening
Ben opened an office in the prosperous suburb of Clapham in Southwest London in 2025, and quickly established himself as one of the leading agents within the area for market share.
It was a hugely exciting move, opening a new franchise for Winkworth and building a team in an area where I have spent many years working.
The Winkworth brand is highly regarded and has an impressive digital presence and yet it still retains its high street visibility.
What you need to know...
Costs will vary depending on location, as the price of office leases & staff salaries varies around the country. Early in the process we conduct detailed market analysis so that we can accurately assess your outgoings as well as putting together robust income projections. We also explore different funding options so you can see how the idea can be brought to life.
We have a team at HQ who are dedicated to supporting prospective franchisees through this process, with their help ranging from early stage business planning and budgeting, through to onboarding your business to ensure you are running a compliant operation. We then have industry experts who can assist with a range of training topics once you are up and running.
Yes! A number of franchisees have chosen to scale their business by either opening or acquiring a secondary office. Some even go on to have more than this! We can also assist with acquiring rental portfolios in order to help grow your business.
Start your journey with us
Contact Winkworth today
Navigating the transition to business owner is a big step – you don't have to do it alone. Whether you're just curious or ready to launch, let's start the conversation.
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