Fine & Country is to continue its meteoric growth with a branch in St Petersburg, Russia.

It will be headed by Alexandar Romaneko, who said: “Many of our Russian buyers are interested in buying a home abroad, particularly in Marbella, Cannes and Mayfair.

“The process of buying property abroad can be a daunting experience so they really value our close relationships within the Fine & Country network.”

The brand has just opened its 16th branch this year with a new office in Cascais, Portugal, after launching 15 new offices across the UK in locations including Bristol, Nottingham and York.

Mike Bidwell, head of sales at Fine & Country, said: “These are truly exciting times for everyone at Fine & Country. With over 275 offices across the world, we are gaining the momentum to expand across all six continents this year.”