YORK-based estate agent Hunters is top of the "board count" in the city, according to an independent survey by Market Share Analysis.

The count indicates that Hunters is the market leader in York when it comes to the number of For Sale and Sold boards in the area.

Hunters also came top or second in all other areas where it has a branch, covering most of North and West Yorkshire.

Jon Wright, director of residential sales at Hunters said: "We cover a large geographical area and it's important to know that we continue to lead the market in the areas that we cover.

"We're a volume player and are proud of the expertise we have across our branches in the middle market sector."

The firm, based in Colliergate, York, was a finalist last year in the Evening Press Business of the Year competition.

Formed ten years ago, it now has seven residential branches - in York, Haxby, Acomb, Leeds, Wetherby, Easingwold and Harrogate .

It also has residential lettings and management plus departments covering commercial, business surveying, land, new homes and financial services.

Updated: 10:07 Tuesday, April 23, 2002