1992 - Teresa Brewer and Simon (Finlay) Gresswell founded Finlay Brewer in Blythe Road with one computer, strong local contacts and a philosophy of doing everything better. Their first customer – a landlord – is still a client today.
1993 - Their first employee, Sylvie, joins after being introduced by the local hairdresser.
1994 - Before mobile phones or the internet, the business grew through traditional print marketing and strong word of mouth.
1995 - The team buys a shop on 138 Shepherds Bush Road, which remains the company’s headquarters.
1997 - Milly joins the team and later becomes their well-known, larger-than-life Property Manager.
1998 - Paul Cosgrove joins as part of the sales growth plan, working across both Sales and Lettings.
2000 - The original computer survives the Millennium Bug but is finally replaced as the company installs its first network.
2006 - Rista Backovic joins to lead the expansion of the Lettings portfolio.
2007 - A young Andrew Halim starts his career in Lettings and Property Management and years later becomes Head of Property Management.
2008 - The agency weathers the global financial crisis and continues building its reputation.
2010 - Lettings grows significantly, reaching a 50/50 split with Sales. With a team of seven, Finlay Brewer becomes the go-to agent for homes in Brook Green and Hammersmith.
2013 - Finlay Brewer Askew opens on Askew Road.
2015 - Finlay Brewer Lettings Ltd is established as an independent sister business alongside Sales as we separate the businesses under one management team.
2017 - International offices open in Monaco and the French Riviera, led by Rista Backovic.
2020 - The company restructures after COVID, welcomes new hires, and refocuses operations from a single branch.
2021 - Simon’s son joins the team, making Finlay Brewer a true family business.
2022 - The agency celebrates its 30th anniversary and launches the U2 team to focus on properties valued at £2m or less.
2026 - With a team of 16, including the original founders, Finlay Brewer continues to thrive through hard work, honesty and sensible pricing.
