Costa bravo! Fine & Country family business takes on master licence for Spain

A family business within the Fine & Country network has taken on the master licence for Spain.

Chris Hara, managing director of Fine & Country Costa Blanca North, and his wife and business associate Jacqueline, were presented with the concept of launching a standalone Fine & Country office for Spain focusing on luxury and lifestyle properties, in May 2019.

Chris and Jacqueline relocated to Spain from the UK in 2004, and after experiencing buying a property in Spain themselves, Chris opened a real estate business in Costa Blanca North, coming from a financial services background at director level. 

Similarly, Jacqueline also has experience in financial services from a strategic distribution perspective. With their son Cristian being born in Spain and therefore native to the country, the family hope their collective passion and knowledge will allow them to develop and work with like-minded licensees to gain a greater market share, unlock new markets and ultimately become more profitable.

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

“He received his certificate the same time we were offered the opportunity to take on the master licence, so as a family, we saw this as an opportunity to cement the future of our family-owned business, as well as allowing us to ensure Fine & Country Spain can develop further in relatively untapped Spanish markets.”

Chris added: “We want to emulate the success we have had engaging with and supporting our existing office network already established in Spain, sharing best practice, marketing initiatives and expanding by opening new offices across the country. 

“We have a wealth of experience within the network and want Fine & Country Spain to be recognised as a major, well-respected provider in the top quartile of the international marketplace attracting more affluent global clients to our shores.”

Nicky Stevenson, managing director at Fine & Country, added: “I am delighted that Fine & Country is continuing to thrive in a buoyant Spanish market, and welcoming Chris and Jacqueline as master licence holders has been a pleasure. 

“They are already highly successful agents in their area, with their awards cabinet speaking for itself.

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