Over 150 delegates flocked to Fine & Country’ annual international conference in London, representing offices throughout the UK, Europe and South Africa.

The conference was themed Back to the Future, as attendees looked at estate agency and the Fine & Country brand in the past, present and future.

Speakers included Peter Chapman, director of TM Training, who discussed the importance of traditional estate agency values in the modern market.

James Lancaster, sales director at the Telegraph, discussed how news content is consumed today and gave an insight into the future of print and digital advertising.

Motivational speaker Pete Wilkinson coached the delegates on dealing with changes in the workplace and Christer Hollman, futurologist, discussed how businesses must stay abreast of consumer technology trends in order to give their customers what they want and what the future of technology looks like.

The conference was followed by dinner and an awards presentation.

The winners were:

Best Newcomer Award: Fine & Country Brighton & Hove

Property Presentation Award: Fine & Country St Neots

Best on Brand Office Award: Fine & Country Fulham

Listing Achievement Award: Fine & Country Norwich

Referrals and Networking Award: Fine & Country St Neots

Marketing and Promotion Award: Fine & Country Lisbon

Overall winner, Best Fine & Country Operator Award: Fine & Country from Newmans