Summary of Operation:
House-Hut is an award winning estate agent with an operating model combining seductive low fees with an unbeatable high level of service making us the first choice for house selling in the areas we operate. Our innovative operations offer an affordable franchise with the lowest possible start up costs.

Ideal Franchise Owner:
Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential. An interest in property is desirable as are good English and numeracy skills. No experience in estate agency is required.

Training Provided:
One month intensive training package which includes accommodation, full training from scratch in all aspects of running an estate agency. First month’s intensive advertising campaign, branch set up on website, telephone lines and email systems. Initial supply of stationery and sale boards and marketing material.

Training Location:
Somerset at our head office.

Support Services:
Full ongoing support, regular advertising material, website maintenance and upgrades, software support.

Year Established: 2005
Year of First Franchise: 2010
Number of Company Outlets: 1
Number of Franchised Outlets: 1
Franchises Planned: 10 over next year.
Areas of Priority Development:

Overseas Opportunities Exist: No
Overseas Opportunities Planned: None

Total Cost of Franchise: £17,950 + VAT
Initial Investment: £10000
Management Service Fees Payable: 10.5% pcm
Breakdown of Package: We offer the back up and support of a successful Estate Agency complete with distinctive fully branded marketing and advertising materials. Dedicated website and estate agency software systems. Comprehensive training manual and ongoing training and development. Estate Agent of the year award winners, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Financial Assistance Available:

BFA Member: No
IFA Member: No

	Projected Turnover	Projected Profit
Year 1		£10,000
Year 2		£70,000
Year 3		£90,000+