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Fine & Country Richmond toasts half a decade of selling some of the most exclusive homes in Surrey

Fine & Country Richmond is thrilled to mark its fifth anniversary, a significant milestone that reflects the agency’s rapid growth and commitment to excellence in the prime and super-prime property markets. Since its inception in 2018, the agency has evolved from a solo operation to a thriving team of over 20, delivering exceptional service across key areas including Barnes, Richmond, Cobham, Oxshott, and the Wentworth Estate.

“While the past five years have flashed by it feels like a huge achievement,” said Sean Barrett, Managing Director of Fine & Country Richmond. “Starting from a cold start just months before the global pandemic, we’ve overcome significant challenges and achieved incredible milestones that make this celebration especially meaningful.”

The early months of the agency’s journey coincided with the onset of the global pandemic; a period fraught with uncertainty. “Post pandemic the market in our areas was buoyant but of course there have been plenty of headwinds to contend with,” adds Barrett.

Despite these challenges, Fine & Country Richmond emerged stronger, thriving in a post-pandemic market. Memorable achievements include the sale of Ginnels House in Richmond, a property that exchanged contracts in just under three months for £7 million, following an innovative marketing campaign that resulted in multiple media features and garnered over one million views across social media platforms.

Since then, Fine & Country Richmond has facilitated the sales of some of the most exclusive homes in Surrey, working with high-net-worth clients from the worlds of sports and entertainment.

 

A people-first approach to estate agency (Picture – from left to right: Sean Barrett, Iain McKenzie and Gaven Swan (National Business Development Manager at Fine & Country)“Our success stems from our team’s approach to client relationships,” Barrett emphasised. “Whatever new technology or initiatives there may be, it always starts with people, and we have curated a special team of advisors who take a much more tailored approach to working with our clients. We are not just buying and selling homes, we are building long lasting relationships and of course having fun on the way with marketing leading content via our in-house marketing team – Eel Pie Media.”

The agency’s growth over five years is a testament to this philosophy. From a small operation, it has transformed into a leading name in Surrey’s property market, supported by the Fine & Country brand’s global network and reputation.

Looking ahead to the next five years With its sights set on the future, Fine & Country Richmond aims to become the first choice for clients seeking to buy or sell prime and super-prime homes in the region. “Our goal is clear,” said Barrett. “We will continue to build relationships that last, focusing on long-term results rather than short-term gains.”

Gratitude to clients and team members As Fine & Country Richmond celebrates this milestone, Barrett expressed heartfelt gratitude: “To our clients, thank you for trusting us with your most valuable assets. To our team, thank you for your dedication and hard work. Every team member has played a crucial role in reaching this milestone, and none of this would be possible without your efforts.”

Fine & Country Group specialises in the sale and rental of prime residential properties, operating in over 300 locations worldwide. It has has won Best Estate Agency Marketing and Best International Estate Agency Marketing seven times in the past 10 years at the International Property Awards.

 

Andrew Stanton Executive Editor – moving property and proptech forward. PropTech-X

Andrew Stanton

CEO & Founder Proptech-PR. Proptech Real Estate Influencer, Executive Editor of Estate Agent Networking. Leading PR consultancy in Proptech & Real Estate.

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