Foxtons, founded in 1981 by Jon Hunt, changed the estate agent industry by working longer hours, marketing aggressively, and offering better service. They introduced a 0% commission offer and extended their opening hours from 9am to 9pm, helping them become a top London property agency. The first office in Notting Hill Gate, London, as a two-person estate agency. Foxtons café-style offices have revolutionised the traditional estate agent presence on the high street.