Adviser backs property website
A WEBSITE that allows people to sell their own homes has taken investment from a business adviser.
Entrepreneur Keith Robinson has invested an undisclosed sum in return for a minority stake in Bury-based MyOwnEstateAgent.com.
He has also become a non-executive director as part of the deal.
MyOwnEstateAgent.com enables private sellers and landlords to list their properties for sale for a fee of just £49.
It was set up by Simon Holland last year and now lists homes in Greater Manchester, East Lancashire, north Wales and the West Country.
Mr Robinson, who runs Altrincham-based business adviser Griffin Partners, said: “There has been a big shift in the property sector towards cost-effective, online solutions such as ‘for sale by owner’, which presents a huge opportunity for MyOwnEstateAgent.com to capture a greater share of a growing market.
“MyOwnEstateAgent.com offers a low-cost, easy-to-use facility for private sellers and landlords to sell their properties online, potentially saving thousands of pounds on estate agents’ fees, and I believe there is great potential for the business.”
Mr Holland, who also runs property consultancy Jacob’s Ladder, said: “Keith brings a wealth of financial, commercial and management experience to the business, having worked with a number of successful and fast-growing companies in recent years. His knowledge and skills will be invaluable as we look to expand nationally over the next 12 months.”
