PROPERTY franchise operation HomeXperts, which is based in Worcester, picked up two accolades in The Sunday Times Estate Agency of the Year Awards at London's Lancaster Hotel.

The company from Sansome Walk took both the gold, in franchise estate agency of the year 2014 and the bronze in franchise lettings agency of the year 2014, having previously received a silver award and been shortlisted.

The company has also seen growth in the last six months, having increased its workforce at their Worcester head office by five members of staff which includes two more senior members of staff as well as two recent graduates and an apprentice.

Sussanne Chambers, managing director of HomeXperts, said: “Our multi award-winning franchise model, provides an outstanding level of support and resources to help determined, enthusiastic individuals thrive as HomeXperts franchisees. Our HomeXperts franchisees are provided with all the tools, knowledge and an experienced support team to help them to establish a successful, profitable estate and lettings agency business. I am so proud of the HomeXperts exceptional head office team and our amazing franchisees.”

Peter Pawsey, executive chair of Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, said: “I am delighted that this excellence has been recognised in these prestigious national awards. This is a great achievement in a competitive market. I am also really pleased that this award winning business continues to grow and take on more staff, including recent graduates and an apprentice, recognising the benefits they can bring to the workplace. Congratulations to all.”