For 220 years, Chestertons has been built on a simple principle: real estate is fundamentally a relationship business.

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Published: October 29, 2025
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Founded in 1805, our legacy isn’t about transactions or fleeting trends. It’s about enduring connections, between property professionals, between markets, and between opportunity and those ready to seize it.

Today, as we lead Chestertons Global, that principle has evolved into something even more powerful: a truly international real estate affiliate network that connects, supports, and multiplies the reach of every partner who joins us.

What Chestertons Global Represents

We've built a network spanning more than 20 countries across 4 continents and growing. But these aren't just offices on a map. They're local expertise hubs, each one deeply rooted in its market, each one backed by shared knowledge, unified systems, and genuine partnership.

We work with agencies specializing in both residential and commercial services, because real estate doesn't exist in silos. Whether your focus is luxury residential, commercial leasing, investment property, or mixed-use development, there's a place for you in our network. When you partner with Chestertons Global, you're not adopting someone else's playbook. You're joining a network where local autonomy meets global reach.

Why affiliates choose us

The real estate industry is fragmented. A broker in Singapore handles deals differently than one in London. A developer in Bermuda faces different challenges than one in Portugal. But here's what they all share: the need for access beyond their borders. The need for referral pathways to quality opportunities. The need for marketing support that actually understands their market.

Cross-Border Property Exposure

Cross-border property exposure: Our affiliates gain visibility to international inquiries, buyers seeking London property, investors exploring Lisbon, and developers marketing across markets. Your network becomes their network. And here's the multiplier: we syndicate and distribute your property listings to an ever-expanding list of property portals, showcasing your inventory to consumers in more than 100 countries. Your listings don't just sit on your website they reach global audiences actively searching for opportunities.

Referral opportunities: Instead of losing deals to competitors outside your territory, you're routing them through trusted Chestertons partners. We encourage a standard 30% referral fee between affiliates, but we also respect that you know your business best. Want to adjust the split based on transaction complexity or client involvement? Do it. The flexibility is yours.

Unified marketing support: From campaign strategy to digital infrastructure, our marketing team works across territories to amplify individual success. But it goes further than that. We lean into creating stellar PR opportunities and thought leadership platforms for our affiliates. Whether it's securing media coverage, positioning you as an expert in your market, or crafting content that elevates your authority, our team actively works to build your profile. You don't operate in isolation, you operate as part of a coordinated global platform with a marketing engine behind you.

A business model that respects your independence

Here's what we don't do: we don't charge royalties. Every dollar you earn stays with you. We operate on a simple annual fee structure—predictable, budget-friendly, and designed to fit into your business without causing disruption or financial stress. No hidden costs. No aggressive upsells. Just straightforward partnership economics.

And here's something else we don't do: we don't force technology on you. We're technology agnostic. You know your market, your clients, and your operational needs better than anyone. If a certain CRM works for you, keep it. If you've built proprietary systems, use them. We're not here to dismantle what's already working—we're here to connect it to a global network that amplifies your results.

We also don't force a one-size-fits-all branding approach. Some affiliates operate as Chestertons-only brands, Chestertons MENA, Chestertons Barbados, fully integrated into our legacy. Others prefer dual branding, retaining the identity they've built while leveraging Chestertons' global reach. Both work. Both thrive. Because we understand that your brand equity matters, and partnership shouldn't require you to erase what you've already built.

A community, not just a network

Real partnerships aren't transactional, they're relational. That's why we curate multiple touchpoints throughout the year for our affiliates to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful business relationships.

Our Annual Chestertons Global Conference brings the entire network together, face-to-face discussions, strategic planning, and the kind of conversations that can't happen over email. Polo in the Park Dubai combines networking with experience, creating the informal environment where some of the best deals and partnerships are born. And our monthly online meetings keep the dialogue flowing, market updates, shared challenges, business opportunities exchanged in real time.

These aren't obligatory check-ins. They're designed for value. Because when affiliates know each other, trust each other, and understand each other's markets, referrals flow naturally. Business opportunities multiply. The network becomes more than a directory,it becomes a community.

A platform that connects the ecosystem

The most underutilized asset in real estate is connectivity. Buyers and sellers are siloed. Investors miss opportunities. Developers can't reach the right markets. Chestertons Global exists to break down those silos.

When a London-based investor looks for residential property in Dubai, they connect through our network. When a developer in Kuala Lumpur needs international marketing, our system mobilizes. When an independent agent in Barbados receives an inquiry from New York, they have a trusted partner to work with. Deals flow. Relationships deepen. Businesses grow.

What this means for you

Whether you're an affiliate network operator looking to scale internationally or an independent broker seeking access to cross-border opportunities, Chestertons Global offers something rarely found: genuine partnership without the loss of identity. You remain rooted in your market while gaining access to a global ecosystem. You keep your relationships, your systems, your brand, your autonomy—and you gain the resources, referrals, reach, and community that only a truly coordinated network can provide.

Real estate will always be about relationships. Ours just happen to span the globe.

Join the Legacy

Become a member of a rich legacy built on 220 years of trust, expertise, and enduring relationships. At Chestertons Global, you’re not just joining a network — you’re becoming part of a story that has shaped the world of real estate since 1805.

A story where partnership fuels progress, where opportunity transcends borders, and where your local success becomes part of a global legacy.

If you’re ready to elevate your business, expand your reach, and connect with professionals who share your vision — Join Chestertons Global today and experience what it means to be part of something truly extraordinary.

Parikshat Chawla PC

About the Author

Parikshat (PC) Chawla is a seasoned operations and growth leader with more than two decades of experience in international real estate, franchising, and business development. As Head of Global Operations at Chestertons, he directs the affiliate and franchise network, driving expansion across new territories while overseeing marketing, servicing, legal, and business development functions. He is passionate about creating value for clients and partners by leveraging his global network and exploring emerging opportunities in PropTech, including blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and crowdfunding.

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frequently asked questions

Chestertons Global is an international real estate network connecting leading property professionals across 20+ countries and 4 continents.

Unlike traditional franchises, affiliates retain their independence while gaining access to cross-border referrals, marketing support, and global exposure through the Chestertons brand.

Learn more about us.

Unlike franchise models that charge royalties or enforce strict branding, Chestertons Global operates on a simple annual fee structure, no hidden costs, no revenue sharing.

You maintain full control over your business systems, CRM, and brand identity.

We welcome agencies specialising in residential, commercial, investment, and mixed-use developments.

Whether you’re a boutique brokerage or an established firm, you’ll find value in our cross-border property exposure and referral system.

Our marketing team provides affiliates with shared content resources, PR exposure, and thought leadership opportunities that enhance brand visibility.
From digital campaigns to international press, we help affiliates reach buyers worldwide.

Joining Chestertons Global means becoming part of one of the world’s most established and trusted names in real estate.

You gain access to:

  • Cross-border referrals that open new revenue opportunities across 20+ countries.

  • Global property exposure through a unified listing distribution network.

  • Marketing and PR support that elevates your brand presence internationally.

  • Networking events like the Chestertons Global Conference and Polo in the Park Dubai that build lasting partnerships.

Our Mission

"To provide quality services and support that help grow the businesses of our network members and position them as market leaders."

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