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Fine & Country Appoints Advisor for French Market Expansion
Fine & Country has appointed Sébastien Tedesco as consultant and advisor to support the estate agency network’s expansion into the French market. Tedesco will work alongside international executive consultant Jonathan Handford to establish the brand’s presence in France through a licensing model with a set licence fee.
The appointment is part of Fine & Country’s strategy to replicate its UK growth by building a network in France. Tedesco brings nearly two decades of real estate industry experience, having previously served as CEO of Keller Williams France. He has also authored a book on real estate and provides coaching and training to professionals in the sector.
Fine & Country’s licensing approach mirrors strategies used by other firms seeking to expand their geographic footprint while maintaining brand consistency. The company aims to invest in the French market with appropriate personnel and structure, with Tedesco’s knowledge of the French real estate sector and experience in developing businesses expected to support the network’s growth. France has been described as a strategically important market for the business.
Build-to-Rent Sector Appointment
Separately, Leaf Living has appointed David Mullin as chief financial officer. The single-family rental housing provider has recruited Mullin from Sage, where he served as managing director of commercial operations and previously held finance leadership roles. Mullin has over 20 years of experience in residential and corporate finance, including eight years in senior financial positions at Berkeley Homes. His career began at healthcare company GSK.
Both appointments reflect continued investment in leadership across different segments of the UK property market, from traditional estate agency to the growing institutional rental sector.
Source: PropertyWire