Doing it right!: Family business acquires prestigious Fine & Country ‘master license’ in Spain

EXPAT Chris Hara searches for the stars with his wife Jacqueline and their son Cristian, born in Spain.

Chris and Jacqueline, who moved to the Costa Blanca in 2004, have built a million-euro turnover business with property brand Fine & Country since opening an office focused on luxury and lifestyle properties.

Never willing to rest on their laurels, they identified an opportunity to take their business to the next level and have now been ‘master licensed’ for the international brand.

Chris explained: “Our son Cristian, who studied Economics and Business at the University of Valencia, was looking for an opportunity to work in our business after recently receiving a title equivalent to “Certificado Agente Profesional Inmobiliario” (Real Estate Professional Certificate). ).

“He received his certificate at the same time we were offered the opportunity to become licensed, so as a family we saw this as an opportunity to cement the future of our business, as well as allowing us to ensure that Fine & Country can thrive. even more so in the relatively untapped Spanish markets.”

He continued: “We want to emulate the success we have had by engaging and supporting our already established existing network of offices in Spain, sharing best practices, marketing initiatives and expanding by opening new offices across the country.

“We have a wealth of experience within the network and we want Fine & Country Spain to be recognized as an important and respected provider in the top quartile of the international market that attracts wealthier global clients to our shores.”

Nicky Stevenson, Managing Director of Fine & Country, says: “I am delighted that Fine & Country continues to thrive in a thriving Spanish market, and welcoming Chris and Jacqueline as Master License holders has been a pleasure.

“They are already highly successful agents in their area, and their award cabinet speaks for itself!

“I look forward to seeing them replicate these brand-wide successes across the country and I will work closely with them to ensure they have all the support they need to achieve their goals,” he concludes.