Foxtons was established in 1981 as a small, two-person independent real estate agency located in Notting Hill, London, by founder Jon Hunt. Over the decades, the company revolutionized the traditional British property market through aggressive marketing campaigns, iconic branded Mini Cooper fleets, high-street café-style branch designs, and early adoption of digital web platforms. After undergoing a high-profile private equity buyout ahead of the 2008 financial crash, corporate debt restructuring, and a subsequent flotation on the London Stock Exchange in 2013, the firm has continued expanding its footprint across London and regional home counties through organic branch growth and targeted acquisitions.