Property News: Investing

Residential sales and rental prices fell in most neighbourhoods across Abu Dhabi in the first six months of 2018, albeit at a slower pace witnessed in previous months as market sentiment improves on the back of rising oil prices, according to a new report published on Thursday.

Average apartment rental prices were “modest” for the most part, with year-on-year decreases ranging from around 3 to 9 per cent in different locations during the first half of the year, according to real … Read more ›

UAE construction and property stocks rose on Wednesday after the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince revealed a three-year, Dh50 billion stimulus package and 10 initiatives that will ease business, create jobs and boost growth.

The Abu Dhabi Company for Building Materials or Bildco rose 7.27 per cent in Abu Dhabi, while the emirate’s biggest real estate developer Aldar gained 1.5 per cent, helping the overall index increase 0.77 per cent. In Dubai, contractor Arabtec climbed 3.9 per cent.

Included in the ten initiatives is … Read more ›

A 10-year UAE expat residency for professionals and 100 per cent foreign ownership of businesses outside as well as inside free zones, are two new initiatives widely welcomed by the real estate sector.

While both announcements may boost property investment, with only a limited number of individuals set to be affected by these changes – are they such a big deal?

The devil is in the detail. Expats will have to wait and see exactly how these measures are actually implemented – … Read more ›

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Three quarters of people would be more inclined to buy property in the UAE if they had a 10-year residency visa.

That is the result of an online poll of 3,400 people conducted by The National, after the Cabinet announced plans to offer 10-year residency visas to investors and key professionals.

A total of 77 per cent of people said they would buy if they were given leave to stay in the country for 10 years, while 16 per cent said they would not … Read more ›

Henry Wiltshire International is delighted to announce the opening of our newest estate & letting agent office in London Bridge, around the corner from London Bridge station.

This prime location adds to our growing network of branches across the UK capital and internationally.

Our new office will conduct sales, acquisitions, letting and property management for residential properties within the vast area of London SE1, allowing us to better serve our local and international clients looking to invest in property in London.