Property Franchise Group PLC
LSE:TPFG
Property Franchise Group PLC
The Property Franchise Group Plc operates as a holding company, which engages in the residential property franchising and management business. The company is headquartered in Bournemouth, Dorset. The company went IPO on 2013-12-18. The firm operates through two segments: Property Franchising and Other. The Company’s brands include CJ Hole, Ellis & Co, EweMove, Hunters, Martin & Co, Parkers, and Whitegates. CJ Hole is engaged in residential sales and lettings, as well as property investment. Ellis & Co is engaged in residential sales and lettings through a changing landscape. EweMove is the only hybrid estate and lettings agency brand in the Company’s portfolio. Hunters is an estate agency brand, which has approximately 200 offices nationwide. Martin & Co is a street property franchise brands, which has approximately 150 branches across the United Kingdom. Parkers is engaged in both residential sales and lettings operating along the M4 corridor. Parkers covers Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire.
The Property Franchise Group Plc operates as a holding company, which engages in the residential property franchising and management business. The company is headquartered in Bournemouth, Dorset. The company went IPO on 2013-12-18. The firm operates through two segments: Property Franchising and Other. The Company’s brands include CJ Hole, Ellis & Co, EweMove, Hunters, Martin & Co, Parkers, and Whitegates. CJ Hole is engaged in residential sales and lettings, as well as property investment. Ellis & Co is engaged in residential sales and lettings through a changing landscape. EweMove is the only hybrid estate and lettings agency brand in the Company’s portfolio. Hunters is an estate agency brand, which has approximately 200 offices nationwide. Martin & Co is a street property franchise brands, which has approximately 150 branches across the United Kingdom. Parkers is engaged in both residential sales and lettings operating along the M4 corridor. Parkers covers Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire.
Record Results: The Property Franchise Group delivered record first-half financial results, with revenue up 50% year-on-year to GBP 40 million and EBITDA up 65% to GBP 15.7 million.
Dividend Growth: The interim dividend was raised 17% to 7p, reflecting the group's strong cash generation and progressive dividend policy.
Recurring Revenue: 47% of group revenue is recurring, underlining the resilience of the business model.
Synergy Progress: The company is on track to achieve GBP 2.5 million of targeted acquisition synergies by year-end.
Strong Cash Flow: Cash from operations rose significantly to GBP 13.2 million in H1, with net debt reduced to GBP 10.9 million and leverage at a low 0.5x.
Sales & Financial Services Momentum: Sales management service fees (MSF) grew 18% year-over-year, and financial services revenue jumped 54% (14% underlying).
AI & Technology Initiatives: Major AI and digital projects are underway to enhance efficiency, lead generation, and franchisee profitability.
Full-Year Outlook: Management confirmed full-year trading remains in line with expectations.
