Celebrating 10 years of ownership

Ten years on from taking on the ownership of Monks Estate and Lettings Agents, Directors Judy Bourne and Patricia Baila have narrowed down their ten biggest achievements and most memorable moments:

1. Relocating to new brighter offices in Shrewsbury just a few doors down from our old home – then expanding into the neighbouring office and knocking through to create an inviting reception area and double the window space.
2. Introducing our iconic ‘crown’ logo as part of our successful rebranding initiative, which is now recognised across Shropshire.
3. Growing our team across three offices with excellent staff retention.  We are proud to say our longest serving team member has been with Monks for 23 years!
4. Encouraging all of our staff to become members of our professional body PropertyMark,  supporting their recognised MARLA and MNAEA qualifications covering sales and lettings, and ensuring our business is ready for regulation and our team has up-to-date knowledgeable of their respective fields.
5. Promoting our staff from within, combined with fostering a female-empowered and parent-positive workplace so our staff can progress their careers at all stages of their lives.
6. Launching the Shropshire New Homes Exhibition (Judy’s special baby) for three very successful years – taking a break during the pandemic – watch this space for a re-launch!
7. Rising from the ashes in Oswestry after our newly-opened office suffered a fire. After moving twice in one year, we are delighted to say we are happy and settled in our new home on Church Street.
8. Supporting and becoming one of the main sponsors of the hugely success Shropshire Festivals calendar, of the award-winning Shropshire Oktoberfest and the Shrewsbury Food Festival.
9. Getting behind the next generation as the first local estate agent to join the new specific Estate Agency apprenticeship programme.  Our first apprentice joined us in September and our second starts in our Oswestry office in January.
10. And finally… Appreciating our position as we continue to feel excited for the future with new ideas and plans for bringing people and property together over the next ten years!

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