The UK’s largest letting agency Martin & Co has just opened the doors of it latest office in Westbury. The award-winning agency will offer a dedicated letting service for landlords and tenants in the local area. Tony Sellick, the franchise owner, is already familiar with the lettings industry as he also owns the Martin & Co Chippenham office which has now been running for over a year. Tony has purchased an established business, this means that he has bought a portfolio and premises from another agent in Westbury and will convert it into a Martin & Co office.

 

Tony has over 30 years of managerial experience in a wide variety of customer facing industries. Since graduating from Southampton University he has worked in the UK and abroad in various managerial and executive roles. After re-training with Martin & Co, Tony opened the Chippenham office in September of 2009.  

 

“I can’t wait to get started in Westbury, many letting agents fail due to their poor customer service but this is something that we take very seriously. Letting properties can be an extremely stressful business for both landlords and tenants so my main goal is to make it as stress-free as possible”. Said Tony.

 

“In taking over the Westbury office we are extremely fortunate to be taking on some excellent, well qualified staff with a wealth of experience in property lettings and management. Gaynor Fryer and her team are excited to be joining Martin & Co and believe it offers them an excellent opportunity to develop the business and provide even higher levels of customer service.”

 

“Many local estate agents have opened a letting arm in an attempt to bolster their flagging sales because it is clear that the trend is moving towards lettings. People are starting to realise that buying a home isn’t flexible enough where as lettings can provide the adaptability and consistency they need”, said Tony. “Yet, lettings is a surprisingly specialised field, it is certainly not a job for anyone other than well-trained letting professionals”. Added Tony.

 

“Having been with Martin & Co for over a year I know how the business operates, it’s a large family business with all franchisees supporting one other and a head office team that offers all the centralised functions that you would expect to find in a major, successful UK business. I can’t wait to get started in Westbury and add real value to both landlords and tenants alike in the area!” Said Tony.