Property Franchise lifts dividend as profit jumps on acquisitions

Property Franchise Group PLC on Tuesday said it delivered ‘record’ results in 2024 following two major acquisitions, as revenue more than doubled and lifted its dividend.

The Bournemouth, England-based property franchisor and financial services provider said pretax profit climbed 59% to £14.3 million in 2024 from £9.0 million a year before, while revenue surged to £67.3 million from £27.3 million.

The increase was driven by the acquisitions of Belvoir Group PLC in March 2024 and GPEA Ltd, which trades as The Guild of Property Professionals and Fine & Country, in May of the same year.

Total administrative costs rose to £29.7 million from £12.6 million, and cost of sales increased to £22.3 million from £5.4 million, reflecting the enlarged group.

The company raised its full-year dividend by 29% to 18.0 pence per share, up from 14.0p in 2023, including a final dividend of 12.0p, up from 7.4p.

Chief Executive Officer Gareth Samples called 2024 a “truly transformational year,” highlighting strong progress on integrating the acquired businesses, delivering £400,000 in synergies with more expected in 2025.

The company now manages 153,000 rental properties, up from 78,000 in 2023, and processed 23,000 mortgages worth £4 billion in 2024. Management service fees rose 76% to £28.3 million, and recurring revenue accounted for 52% of the total.

Looking ahead, TPFG said it is focused on completing integration and realising further benefits from its increased scale.

Shares in Property Franchise were up 1.1% at 410.00 pence each in London on Tuesday morning.

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