On Wednesday 28th April, we will be joined by Ben Madden, Manager of Fine & Country West London, to discuss the buying process in London. Ben is an expert on not only the property market in London, but the lifestyle and cultural nuances of life in the UK. 

Some of the topics that will be covered include:

• The buying process in the UK 
• An overview of the property market 
• The advantages of buying in London 
• The tax implications of buying property in the UK 
• A look at some second home and investment opportunities currently available 

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In March we were joined by Vivek Gohil and Amy Gohil, Managers of Fine & Country Australia, to discuss the buying process of this beautiful part of the world.

Vivek and Amy are experts is an expert on not only the property market in Australia, but the lifestyle and cultural nuances of life in the country. Some of the topics that were covered include:

• The buying process in Australia
• An overview of the property market
• The advantages to buying property in Australia
• The culture and lifestyle to be expected of life in the region
• The tax implications of buying property there
• Any factors to watch out for when buying in Australia 
• A look at some second home and investment opportunities currently available

YOUR LOCAL HOSTS
Amy Gohil, Manager of Fine & Country Australia

Honing her sales, management and strategic planning skills over a period of 10 years, Amy’s flair for leadership, razor sharp instinct for business and insistence on exceptional customer service alongside her passion for architecture, interiors, styling and keen interest in the property market has made the transition into real estate easy. She brings a wealth of qualifications and experience to her role as Director at Fine and Country and is rapidly establishing herself as the go to person for Super Prime Real Estate in Perth.

Vivek Gohil, Manager of Fine & Country Australia

Vivek's success is built on passion, discretion and his ability to build strong lasting relationships with clients whilst his meticulous attention to detail and tireless work ethic ensure deals progress seamlessly from start to finish. Vivek says ‘I want to ensure my clients are completely satisfied with every aspect of their real estate journey and that their experience is one they want to repeat with me.’

Creative, with a flair for marketing, Vivek prides himself on his highly organized, customer service oriented, can-do approach to help his clients achieve and exceed their real estate goals.

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Benedicte Duvivier, Manager of Fine & Country Mauritius

Bénédicte has held a Bachelor in Business Administration since July 2011. After spending several years in Reunion Island to study and gain work experience, Bénédicte joined the real estate sector in August 2013 as Residential Service Specialist entertaining a portfolio of 30 IRS residences for a property development company. She joined Fine and Country in January 2019 as Real Estate Consultant and was appointed Branch Manager in January 2020. Bénédicte is driven by her passion for excellent customer service and believes strongly in human capital.

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Chris Hara, Managing Director at Fine & Country Costa Blaca North

Chris has over 33 years’ experience in Sales & Marketing at both Director & Senior Management roles and relocated to Spain from the UK in April 2004.

After studying engineering at college Chris decided on a change of course to pursue a career in Financial Services working his way up the ranks into top Senior Management then Directorship roles with some of the world’s largest insurance groups and global leaders in Pensions, Investments and Life Assurance. During a 25-year period working in this sector Chris built a solid foundation of corporate partnerships with some of the UK’s leading Home Builders and Estate Agents.

It was through Chris’ own personal experience of buying a property in Spain that he decided to open a Real Estate business in Costa Blanca North which has been established for 16 years now and is one of the most successful in the area. 

Fine & Country Costa Blanca North opened on 1st May 2019 situated on one of the best marinas in the coastal city of Denia, the mid-way point between Alicante and Valencia.

YOUR LOCAL HOST

Michael Heming, Fine & Country Germany, Austria & Switzerland

Michael Heming is the CEO of the German real estate brokerage Hemin-Immobilien, founded in 1993. His wealth of experience within the property industry is illustrated by the plethora of positions and qualifications which he holds. Residing in Germany with his wife and three daughters, Michael's ambition is reflected in his hobbies; a keen adventurer, he holds a pilot's license as well as a passion for travel and scuba diving.

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Charles Roberts, Fine & Country Portugal

Charles Roberts is a Managing Partner of Fine & Country Portugal wich is one of the leading real estate agencies catering for the luxury market in Central and Northern Portugal. Charles, whilst British, has lived in Portugal since 1985 and has always related to the sales and marketing of high end residential and touristic real estate.

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Playback our webinar on how to buy property in the South of France

From property value to the practicalities of buying overseas, like viewings, mortgages and the moving process, Alice and Daniel, Head of London & International here at Fine & Country, discuss the following in our webinar:

• Overview of the French market
• The benefits for UK citizens of buying in France
• Additional benefits to buying on the French Riviera
• Potential pitfalls to avoid when buying in France
• How to get a mortgage (if buying with a mortgage)
• Whether there are any tax implications
• How to organise viewings, especially virtual viewings from aboard
• Properties available for retiring, as ideal second homes or investment opportunities with example prices and indications of return on investment

Read our blog on buying in France