Earth Day: Six steps to help estate agents address climate change
"Sustainability is simple", says the CEO of top-end estate agency Fine & Country on Earth Day 2022, as he shares insights on how climate change is affecting property businesses, and offers practical advice for agents looking to do better.
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Simon Leadbetter joined Fine & Country as Global CEO in 2021. His previous roles include Group Marketing Director at Countrywide Plc; Group Head of Marketing, Communications & Digital at Knight Frank, and Chief Marketing Officer at Keller Williams UK.
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