The Property Search Group (PSG) which has an office in Midhurst, West Sussex, has reached the finals of the British Franchise Association's awards.

The awards are sponsored by HSBC bank and the Daily Express and reward franchisers that show outstanding commercial achievement through ethical franchising.

PSG, which provides conveyancing services to the legal profession, has grown in four years to more than 100 franchises and a predicted £20 million turnover.

It is in the running for the HSBC award for enterprise.

Cathryn Hayes, HSBC's national franchise manager, said: "The franchising route has many benefits. Franchisees have the advantage of joining a business network."

Maria and Paul Owen are PSG's franchisees in Midhurst, covering Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire.

Wednesday April 23 2003