U.S. real estate specialists Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has signed up one of London’s top estate agencies as a franchisee. Kay & Co will operate as Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Kay & Co from November.
The upmarket London operation has plans to use acquisitions and joint ventures to expand in premium city locations. Gino Blefari, president and CEO of the Berkshire Hathaway Home Services network, said: “London has been among our highest priorities as a key centre for international business and an attractive market for global capital looking to invest in property. We are thrilled to enter the market with Kay & Co, a brokerage known for exceptional leadership, knowledgeable, tenured agents and relentless client service.”