Premium estate agency, Fine & Country recently concluded its highly anticipated International Annual Conference and Awards Gala titled ‘Dare to be Iconic’. Held at The Brewery in London on 8th March 2024, the event showcased remarkable achievements within the Fine & Country network, while providing invaluable insights on the property sector and vision for the brand during 2024.
Nicky Stevenson, Managing Director of Fine & Country, expressed her excitement about the event, highlighting its significance in bringing together professionals from across the globe. “The Fine & Country Conference and Awards Gala serves as a focal point for our global network of delegates, providing unparalleled opportunities for networking, learning, and celebration,” she said.
The conference featured an impressive line-up of speakers and industry experts, including keynote speaker David Abbott, a renowned expert on pricing strategies. Abbott’s session titled ‘Dare to be Expensive: How to Price your Platypus’ offered invaluable insights into driving revenue growth through effective pricing strategies.
Other notable presentations included discussions on the integration of AI in businesses by Ben Sellers, Co-founder of Starberry, and a success story shared by Jonathan Handford and Vanessa Bradford from Fine & Country Droitwich Spa, who achieved remarkable growth in their market. International speakers such as Bruce Hawker and Zoie Hawker from Fine & Country Algarve provided insights into the nuances of local markets, enriching the conference with diverse perspectives from around the world.
The highlight of the event was the Awards Gala, which recognised outstanding achievements by licensees and associates within the Fine & Country network. Winners were acknowledged across various categories, including Marketing and Exposure, Property Presentation, Customer Service, and more.
“While the past year has had its share of hurdles, many within the network have risen above the challenges faced and managed to achieve some remarkable results. Our award gala is a celebration of their success and an opportunity to acknowledge their efforts,” Stevenson comments.
Several agents and offices walked away winners at the event. The full list of winners announced at the conference:
Marketing and Exposure – Fine & Country Marlborough, Devizes and Newbury
Property Presentation – Fine & Country Cardiff and Fine & Country French Riviera
Customer Service – Fine & Country Colchester
Best Referring Location – Fine & Country Woodbridge
Best Referring Individual – Emilia Robinson
Best Newcomer – Fine & Country Cyprus
PR – Fine & Country North Cumbria
Social Media – Fine & Country Algarve
Fine & Country Foundation – Fine & Country Droitwich Spa
Park Lane Associate Award – Fine & Country Chichester
Outstanding Contribution to Fine & Country – Jonathan Handford
Napoleon Wilcox Award – Nicola Wright
Regional Awards:
North West – Fine & Country Ribble Valley
North East – Fine & Country Newcastle and Northumberland
Wales – Fine & Country Cardiff
Midlands – Fine & Country Leamington Spa, Warwick and Kenilworth
East Anglia – Fine & Country South Norfolk and North Suffolk
South West – Fine & Country Christchurch
South East – Fine & Country Banbury and Buckingham
London – Fine & Country Fulham
Best Operator UK – Fine & Country Leamington Spa, Warwick and Kenilworth
Best European Operator – Fine & Country Leamington Spa, Warwick and Kenilworth
Africa – Fine & Country Helderberg
Best International Operator – Fine & Country Leamington Spa, Warwick and Kenilworth
Stevenson congratulated the winners, stating, “We are extremely proud of the exceptional performance of the brand throughout 2023, and we are delighted to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of our network.”
