Fine & Country

This October, Fine & Country agents across the UK and beyond are donning their aprons and preparing to showcase their baking talents as The Fine & Country Foundation Coffee Morning makes its return. Taking place on Thursday 24th October, from 9 am to 12 pm, Fine & Country locations with an office presence will open their doors to the public for a morning of delicious baked treats and refreshments, while many others will be teaming up with local businesses to serve the community. The event is being held in celebration of The Foundation reaching an impressive milestone £1 million donated as well as a decade of raising awareness and funds to combat homelessness worldwide. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02NXN2k0 #fineandcountry

“We were no longer just selling properties,” Margaret Thompson explains. “With Fine & Country, the emphasis is very much on selling Jersey and offering a full concierge service. We collect clients from the airport, give them a tour of the island, show them the beaches and restaurants, and arrange meetings with head teachers if relevant. We don’t talk property at all at the beginning. “The idea is to give that seven-star service, so that those people who are trying to decide in which jurisdiction to live give serious consideration to Jersey.” We love hearing the inspiring stories of our international agents. Does your location deserve the 'Fine & Country' treatment, just as Margaret shines a light on Jersey? Your country or area could be our next location, find out more: https://hubs.la/Q02NPHxP0 #fineandcountry #jersey #property #estateagents #jerseyproperty #luxury

Over just the last 30 days a £500,000 property has gone up €14,500 or $29,000. Imagine discovering the perfect property in the UK, you are eager to make it your dream home, but, as an international buyer, navigating currency exchange feels daunting, with ever-changing rates. Partnering with a property-savvy currency broker is the key to a smooth and cost-effective transaction and our currency broker partners, Lumon, might just be the solution. Find out more: https://hubs.la/Q02NPRjR0 #fineandcountry #currency #finance #property #lumon

Nestled in mature gardens and grounds extending to approximately 1.5 acres, this Grade II cottage has been updated to an exceptional standard by current owners. Read more from Lisa Joyner online on Country Living. The whimsy property dates back to the 16th century and was once the country residence of the late Rt Hon Jeremy Thorpe, who was leader of the Liberal Party in the late 1960s and early 1970s... https://lnkd.in/eHgN6N9q #fineandcountry #countryliving #cottage #luxuryhome

Driven by increased supply, the UK housing market is set to experience a positive shift this autumn, with heightened buyer and seller activity, and renewed confidence following the recent interest rate reduction. Nicky Stevenson, Managing Director of Fine & Country says: “Traditionally autumn brings renewed momentum to the housing market. The summer period typically sees a slowdown as many aspiring homeowners pause their search until after their holidays. As the seasons change, we usually observe an uptick in activity.” Stevenson highlights recent HM Revenue & Customs data, revealing that property transactions in September have averaged 12% higher than in August over the past five years. Rightmove figures further underscore this trend, showing a seasonal decline of 1.5% in the average asking prices in August, bringing the new average to £367,785. This decrease aligns with an 18-year pattern in new seller asking prices in August, followed by a recovery as the market enters the autumn months. Stevenson notes: “The supply of homes for sale now stands at a 7-year high, with an average of 33 homes per agent, giving buyers more choice. This increased supply is expected to keep house price inflation under control throughout 2024 and into 2025. Despite strong earnings growth, elevated mortgage rates mean that buyers remain price sensitive and modest levels of house price growth will help affordability rebalance further.” While the headline rate of inflation has seen a slight increase, reaching 2.2% in July, Stevenson believes the outlook remain stable. “Inflation might drift a little higher over the next few months but is expected to remain relatively close to the 2% target this year and next,” she comments. “With reduced inflationary pressure, many economists are predicting another rate cut for the year. According to a Reuters poll, 65% of economists forecast the rate to drop in November, leaving borrowing costs at 4.75%.” The recent interest rate cut has already positively impacted the market, with demand continuing to strengthen and mortgage approvals in July reaching their highest level in almost two years, up 26% year-on-year. Transaction levels have also steadily recovered, up 6.7% year-on-year in July. Stevenson adds that many major lenders have reduced their mortgage rates in response to the rate cut, with intermediary confidence in the mortgage industry’s outlook returning to its long-run norm. Read more in Property Reporter https://lnkd.in/eauMG7Nz #fineandcountry #houseprices #property #estateagents #HMRC #bankofengland

We are delighted to be recognised as the UK's most recommended estate agency for the second year running. This is a testament to our dedication to delivering superior property marketing and first-class service to our customers. Join us to take advantage of this prestigious accreditation >> https://hubs.la/Q02NM-FZ0 #fineandcountry #estateagents #luxury #reviews #property

Have you signed up to join us at our Global Head Office and showroom on Park Lane, Mayfair, London for an evening of networking and drinks on Tuesday 17th September from 5pm? Meet with Fine & Country business owners to discover more about the brand, the culture and potential career opportunities. RSVP required, register through the form found here and get in touch at events@hq.fineandcountry.com if you have any questions: https://hubs.la/Q02NrRyj0 #fineandcountry #recruitment #property #careers #estateagents #london

Fine & Country embarks on Autumn Regional Tour this November 🍂 With a theme of ‘Local Focus, National Success’, Fine & Country have announced their popular Regional Tour will be taking place again in November 2024. This series of meetings, held across the UK, will bring together industry professionals, business owners, and managers to provide market insights and strategy planning for 2025. The Autumn Regional Tour will offer business owners the opportunity to reflect on 2024 and to discuss what success looks like in the coming year. Each meeting will also feature a spotlight on a standout Fine & Country agent who consistently achieves high fees and has an impressive market share as well as a look at the power of a robust digital marketing strategy based on proven case studies from within the network. Each date of the tour will kick off with an update on Fine & Country Head Office's plan for elevating the premium brand to new heights in 2025, presented by Nicky Stevenson, Managing Director of Fine & Country, alongside senior members of the Fine & Country team including Marketing Manager, Bel Burnell Molyneux, Sophie Davies and Business Development Managers Gaven Swan and Jack Burton. Stevenson comments: "We are committed to providing our network with fresh and market-leading ideas, and 2025 is going to be an exciting year of development for the brand. Having recently been recognised as the most recommended agency in the UK for a second consecutive year, we are looking to give our agents the tools they need to continue on this path for success, providing our clients with a first-class service that they are proud to recommend.” The day will then move on to a section on recruitment and retention and analysing market data. In the competitive landscape of the UK residential property market, particularly in the upper quartile, working with a luxury brand is proven to offer significant strategic advantages for estate agents. Research shows that very few locations have a single agent dominating both the general and high-end property sectors. Stevenson will present how to leverage this when recruiting. The session will culminate in a celebration of the 10-year anniversary of The Fine & Country Foundation, with a unique and competitive opportunity to build SleepPods. SleepPods are insulated, rain-resistant, wind-resistant, and lightweight shelters, easy to assemble by teams of volunteers. They provide essential protection for those sleeping rough, and The Fine & Country Foundation, a charity committed to combatting homelessness around the world, has proudly supported SleepPod through substantial grants over the years. These SleepPods, crafted under the guidance of the SleepPod charity as part of a timed contest for teams to get involved in, will be distributed across the UK and France. An opportunity to end the meeting with a fun team-building exercise all while doing something for a good cause. #fineandcountry #estateagents #luxuryproperty

In a rarefied slice of the Portuguese Riviera, Quinta da Marinha offers a breath of fresh, Atlantic Ocean air. Charles Roberts, managing partner of Fine & Country Lisbon and Cascais comments on the area made popular by the stars... This premier neighborhood of Cascais, a bedroom community about 25 minutes west of Lisbon, is nestled into the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, one of 13 government-designated parks in the country. The neighborhood has made headlines lately as the place where Cristiano Ronaldo is building a colossal mansion for his life after retiring from soccer, but there’s so much more to the seaside enclave than that. Properties in this neighborhood range in price but undoubtedly start in the millions, whether the buyer intends to move right into the existing home or not. Properties with older, smaller homes generally start around €3.5 million (US$3.79 million), according to Roberts. Read more in Mansion Global: https://hubs.la/Q02NrD6R0 #fineandcountry #property #portugal #luxuryvilla #estateagents #mansionglobal

The beginning of autumn is set for a positive market shift, with increased supply, heightened buyer and seller activity, and improved confidence following the recent interest rate drop. Historically, August has seen a decrease in new seller asking prices for the past 18 years, and this month’s reduction aligns with the typical pattern.  View our full premium property market report below or here: https://lnkd.in/euBW_t4V #fineandcountry #property #propertymarket #sales #estateagents