Franchise Article

Homefinder UK and Wakefield Wildcats are pleased to announce the continuation of their Principle Partnership deal through the 2008 Super League season.  The deal will again see the Wakefield based property location company’s logo on the sleeve of both the home and away shirt for Super League XIII and the company being recognised as the official property partner for Wakefield’s premier sporting club.

“Although operating around the country, it is important for us to recognise that we were launched in Wakefield and our Head Office is still based here” commented Steven Bletsoe, Managing Director of Homefinder UK.  “The club have understood what we are trying to achieve with this sponsorship deal and this new partnership will help us to increase our brand awareness both locally and nationally through the club”

The company who now have franchisees operating in Bradford, North Leeds and South Wales are keen to utilise the club’s exposure to ensure that more property buyers are aware of the services that are offered by the company.  The good job done by the marketing team at the Wildcats has certainly allowed this to happen with record attendances at the Belle Vue ground for a Super League season and record sales of replica shirts.  This has meant that Homefinder UK were more than happy to support the Wildcats for their venture into Super League XIII.

Homefinder UK have been working closely with a number of sportsmen throughout the country over the last five years and this had led them to securing exclusive Business Partnerships with the Professional Footballers Association and working for a number of high profile Rugby players in both codes of the game.  The company is quick to point out however that their service is more inclusive than exclusive and that their property location company is not just for the rich and famous.  Despite being very popular within sporting circles the company’s services are equally of assistance to the general public.

“As a franchisor who represents operations around the country it is important for us to get nationwide coverage that benefits these operations” continued Bletsoe.  “The on the field success in 2007 was matched by off the field records and aligning with a forward thinking community driven club such as the Wildcats again offers Homefinder UK the ability to increase our exposure”.

Wildcats Commercial Manager Ed Curran added “I am delighted to extend the partnership with Homefinder UK Ltd into a second year.  Wildcats players and coaching staff have taken advantage of Homefinder UK’s significant expertise in property investment and Wildcats fans are starting to follow suit. 

We have worked closely with all the team at Homefinder UK Ltd to ensure elements such as their presence on the shirt is as prominent as possible. I look forward to ensuring that the partnership with the Wildcats continues to meet their specific requirements.”