Michelle McPherson, the founder of Hyde and Rowe estate agents based on Selsdon Road, South Croydon, has been hailed as a “trailblazer” after being shortlisted for a prize at the 2025 Best Businesswomen Awards.

Estate agent and author: Michelle McPherson

Hyde and Rowe describe their business as a “truly exclusive independent luxury property agency, specialising in the sales, acquisition and lettings of luxury properties”. McPherson’s business empire now includes four businesses generating a combined annual turnover of £7million.

She is also the author of The Female I Am, and she is now expanding Hyde and Rowe through franchising.

McPherson has been shortlisted in the Lifetime Achievement category of the Best Businesswomen Awards.

Debbie Gilbert, the founder of the Best Businesswomen Awards, said: “This is the 11th year of these awards, and once again, we’ve seen an incredible calibre of entries.

“Despite the mounting pressures faced by women in business, from funding gaps to rising costs to the mental load of balancing life and leadership, these finalists have shown that female entrepreneurship is stronger than ever.

“Our judging panel was truly impressed by the standard of entries, and we’re proud to shine a light on these trailblazing women.”

The winners will be announced at the awards night, to be staged in a Midlands hotel in October.

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