Castle Countrywide

Looking for a profitable recession-proof business opportunity?

You've found it with a Castle Countrywide franchise!

Property lettings and management is truly a recession-proof business. Everyone needs somewhere to live. First-time buyers are struggling to get on the property ladder and Buy-to-Let investment has fuelled demand for our services. People choosing or being forced to rent is a reality today. If our business was busy in a boom, it can be even busier in a downturn.

Established in Ireland in 1999, originally trading under a different brand, and now re-branded as Castle Countrywide, our market leading network of franchised offices deliver a quality service to landlords, corporate clients, and tenants.

Now, YOU can be part of this success story!

We're looking for ambitious, self-motivated individuals who enjoy meeting people, possess good attention to detail and are, above all, passionate about delivering excellent customer service.

You will operate your own lettings and property management business within your own designated territory, networking within your local community to build a reputation based on our key values of reliability and honesty. We offer a really supportive management infrastructure and a proven road to success.

All of this is aimed at helping YOU achieve success and profitability.

Housing is a basic human need and both individual landlords and tenants need the services of professional lettings agents.

This is an exciting opportunity for professionals who want to take control of their own future and earn themselves an executive income within the framework of a respected national brand.

Take control of your future NOW!

It's a full-time job for social individuals who are well organised and not afraid of hard work. No technical skills are required, and previous experience in the property market is not necessary, you simply have to follow a proven, winning formula.

And if you've never run your own business before, don't worry. We'll train you in all aspects of the business and stay with you every step of the way.

We provide everything you need to get you started, including legal and professional training on key issues, great branding, cutting edge software, including lead generation systems, property portals, and full ongoing support.

We'll also guide you through the process to obtain your House Agents / Auctioneers licence. While lettings and property management is our core business, your licence entitles you to sell properties, too.

The business is there. We're looking for enterprising people who can use our brand awareness and their selling skills to capitalise on this market and benefit from the recognition and prestige that a Castle Countrywide franchise will give you.

We look for people with integrity who are:

• Energetic with a strong desire to succeed 
• Not afraid of hard work. You have to put in long hours at the beginning to build your business. 
• Can take responsibility for their own results. The opportunity is there but the level of success will be down to you. 
• People people who tend to be very social individuals. 
• Well organised and able to manage their time effectively and get the most out of their business without neglecting their family life.

In addition, these attributes are important:

• Good appearance and personal credibility 
• Stable personal circumstances and support of family 
• Strong desire to achieve financial success 
• A good customer service attitude 
• Ambition, determination and resilience

What you can expect

We provide all the training and advice you'll need to set up and run a successful and satisfying business. When you join our team you'll get:

• An exclusive protected territory, using the market leading Castle Countrywide brand name and exceptional track record. 
• 20 days initial training over 6 weeks or fast-tracked over 4 weeks plus up to 7 days hands on support in your office and up to 3 days IT training. 
• Direct assistance to source, secure, and brand office premises. 
• Specialist internal and external Helplines to solve legal, customer care and I.T. problems. 
• National PR and advertising to raise your profile. 
• Repeat year-round business year after year. 
• Full training in all aspects of the business, including basic accounting, management, sales, marketing, and human resources procedures. 
• Start up marketing pack including promotional materials, letterheads and business cards, plus initial supply of customised To Let site boards. 
• Downloadable standard letters and all necessary forms and legal agreements for use in your business. 
• Access to Castle Countrywide bespoke in-house property software letting & management system. 
• Group franchise owner meetings - your chance to meet with the team. 
• High value, ongoing business mentoring to help keep you on track. 
• Exit strategy advice to ensure franchisees are best set to capitalise on their investment.

All of this is aimed at helping YOU achieve success and profitability.