An estate agency founded by sisters and run by an all-female leadership team has won an award.

Rebecca White and Nicola Collison of Rainbow Estate Agents in Market Square, Waltham Abbey took home the gold award for the south east at the Estate Agent of the Year Awards.

The siblings say being supportive and compassionate towards their clients is the key to their successful family-run business which has Ms White in charge of sales and Ms Collison leading lettings.

“We are completely dedicated to ensuring a smooth relationship between the estate agent, the tenant and the landlord,” said Ms White.

“We go the extra mile, and we are thrilled that this has been recognised.”

Ms Collison added: “Our tenants, vendors, landlords and purchasers are able to trust that we have their best interests at heart, which only serves to build stronger relationships.

“We find that this trust, along with genuine experienced staff, is key to our success.”

The award which was based on votes by tenants comes 11 years after the ladies founded their business.

The ceremony took place on April 20 at the Grosvenor Hotel in Park Lane.

The pair said they will build on their recent success and look forward to extending their business over the coming years to meet demand.

They said: “We look forward to continuing to grow, learn, and develop as an independent business and we would like to thank the community for their continued support.”