The Algarve agency stood out on the international stage, earning three prestigious awards

UK-based estate agency Fine & Country held its annual international awards ceremony, with the Algarve branch earning three awards.

The awards ceremony was held in London on February 28, 2025, with the Algarve team bringing home the “Best Marketing & Exposure”, “Best European Operator”, and the coveted “Best International Operator” awards, a remarkable achievement for the team from Portugal’s sun-drenched coast.

Zoie Hawker, Managing Partner of Fine & Country Algarve, was unable to attend the ceremony as she is currently in the USA promoting the company on a roadshow. Speaking from Houston, Texas, she expressed her pride for her team’s achievement. “I was gutted to miss the ceremony this time – I’ve been there every year since we launched our Algarve operation 12 years ago,” Zoie shared.

“But we absolutely smashed it! I’m incredibly proud and grateful to my brilliant team, and to our head office in London for recognising us as the best. These aren’t awards you can buy – they’re the real deal. To be singled out from over 300 companies in the Fine & Country network and come away with three of the most sought-after honours is just phenomenal,” she said.

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Jorge Pereira, Director of Operations at Fine & Country Algarve, represented the company at the ceremony alongside other team members, sharing Zoie’s excitement. “Looking back, we’ve come such a long way. In 2023, we bagged our first award for Best Marketing & Exposure, and then in 2024, we took home ‘Best Social Media’. This year’s unprecedented triple win is a testament to the dedication, ingenuity, and sheer grit of our entire team.”

The annual two-day conference, held at The Brewery in London, brings together hundreds of Fine & Country agents from around the world.

Additionally, Fine & Country is also celebrating its recognition by YouGov for being named UK’s most recommended estate agency for the second consecutive year.

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