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> Luxury Home Tour Series boasts YouTube channel

The Fine & Country YouTube channel has seen some amazing results over the past 12 months, thanks to the latest Luxury Home Tour Series. The series involves a walk-through-style tour of a property currently on the market, with the premium estate agency brand in various locations around the UK. Hosts, including Fine & Country’s own Holly Hibbett, offer the viewer a chance to see inside some of the most unique and intriguing homes available.

Since the start of the Luxury Home Tour Series, which can be viewed using the handle @FineAndCountryHomes, the Fine & Country YouTube channel has received over 1.4 million views and has gained 10,000 new subscribers, who are eager to see where the tour goes next. Viewers have watched over 62,000 hours of content on the channel, with the number of views going up by the day. The series has been an excellent marketing tool to get eyes on the brand, as well as on the luxury homes on the market.

To find out more, visit youtube.com/@FineAndCountryHomes

> Fine & Country French Riviera celebrates a decade

December 2022 marked the 10-year anniversary of the Fine & Country brand on the French Riviera. In a manner befitting a premium brand, the team at Fine & Country French Riviera celebrated their decade in the luxury real estate market by hosting an extravagant Christmas-themed soirée at their newly renovated office in the centre of Cannes. Colleagues and clients were invited to the celebration, to toast the business’ success over the past decade.

Since opening in January 2013 under the helm of Managing Director Alice Watson-Smith, Fine & Country French Riviera has worked tirelessly to become the go-to luxury property estate agency in the region. A high level of professionalism, outstanding market knowledge and exceptional customer service has seen the business grow over the past 10 years, cementing its place as the luxury agent of choice in Cannes.

To find out more about luxury property on the French Riviera, contact Fine & Country email cannes@fineandcountry.com

> Over £49,000 awarded in the Autumn Grant Scheme

This autumn, The Fine & Country Foundation awarded another round of grants to 27 deserving charities working across the UK in the fight against poverty and homelessness.

A total of £49,793.00 was awarded, bringing the total donated in 2022 by The Foundation to an impressive £160,958.

The Grant Scheme aims to provide support to organisations focussed on fighting homelessness and poverty. Grants are issued in spring and autumn each year, with Fine & Country offices around the world encouraged to submit applications nominating a charity of their choice to receive a donation of up to £3,000. Through a rigorous decision process, The Foundation selected the 27 charities to receive grants in this round based on the services provided and previous grants received from The Foundation.

With the cost-of-living crisis adding to the financial pressure felt by organisations that rely on donations to survive, the Grant Scheme goes a long way in helping them continue their work in their communities. While a grant may not solve all problems, we hope it will help in the short term and have a positive impact on local communities.

To find out more or to donate to The Foundation visit www.fineandcountryfoundation.com

> Brand expands into Hartbeespoort

Fine & Country continues its global expansion with the opening of a new office in Hartbeespoort, described by Christo Duminy, Principal of Fine & Country Hartbeespoort, as one of the most exciting growth areas in South Africa.

The Hartbeespoort economy is growing significantly due to its proximity to Lanseria Airport, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Rustenburg. It is the ideal location for clients wanting to move away from bustling city life to take full advantage of the lifestyle Hartbeespoort has to offer. The semigration movement is strong through the outer lying nodes in South Africa and Hartbeespoort is a growing permanent residential node, evolving from leisure and tourism.

The team under the helm of Duminy, who has over 26 years of experience in commercial and residential property development and investment, includes Daleen Labuschagne and Carli Groenewald, who not only have over 20 years collective experience in the property field but are also passionate about the property market. The new home of Fine & Country Hartbeespoort offers an unparalleled client experience within the area. They believe they can add value to the Fine & Country group by running their operations from the growing Southern side of Hartbeespoort Dam.

A deep understanding built up over 15 years equips the team with exceptional local area knowledge as they engage with each customer, representing the area and the opportunities this region offers.

To find out more about properties in Hartbeespoort, contact Tel: +27 (0)83 376 4355 or email: hartbeespoort@fineandcountry.com

> Costa Blanca North in the TOP 100 Real Estate Brokers and Developers

Fine & Country Costa Blanca North has been recognised as one of the top 100 real estate brokers and developers in the world during 2022.

Speaking about the award, Christopher Hara, Owner and Managing Director of Fine & Country Costa Blanca North, said, “We are proud to receive this distinguished award from the Luxury Lifestyle Awards. As an existing LLA winner for the past two consecutive years, this allowed us to be put forward and then selected as one of the winners in the category of TOP 100 Real Estate Brokers and Developers, which is testament to the dedication, professionalism and commitment of our team members, who constantly strive to provide a bespoke real estate experience for our clients, while representing the Fine & Country brand, which has been forged from mutual entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to revolutionising the real estate industry worldwide.”

To find out more about Costa Blanca North and the surrounding areas, contact Fine & Country email costablancanorth@fineandcountry.com